The interactive digital design major provides students with in-depth, hands-on experience in the design and authoring of original interactive work for a range of media including web, print, motion graphics and mobile devices. Students have the opportunity to study graphic design and interactive design, emphasizing both technological proficiency and visual literacy. The curriculum has been carefully planned to situate design practices in the larger context of the humanities and society. Course work includes a balance of theory, concept and practice.
There are a total of 36 credits in the major. The first 27 of those credits are derived from a core of nine courses. The remaining nine credits (three courses) are chosen from a list of electives. A grade of C- or better is required in all departmental prerequisites.
Interactive Digital Design Core Requirements (27 credits):
| Course | Title | Credits |
| IDD 110 | Design Research & Methods | 3 |
| IDD 160 | Digital Design I | 3 |
| IDD 161 | Digital Design II | 3 |
| IDD 250 | Interactive Narrative Forms | 3 |
| IDD 301 | Motion Graphics I | 3 |
| IDD 302 | 3D Graphics & Animation I | 3 |
| IDD 315 | Scripting for Interactivity I | 3 |
| IDD 410 | Advanced Interactive Authoring | 3 |
| IDD 480 | Senior Seminar & Portfolio | 3 |
Interactive Digital Design Electives: With the recommendation of the student's adviser, two electives are chosen from the following list:
| Course | Title | Credits |
| IDD 270 | Type Design & Production I | 3 |
| IDD 305 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| IDD 370 | Type Design & Production II | 3 |
| IDD 401 | 3D Graphics & Animation II | 3 |
| IDD 405 | Soundscapes | 3 |
| IDD 420 | Alternative Interfaces | 3 |
| IDD 440 | Motion Graphics II | 3 |
A third elective can be chosen from the above list or from the following list:
| Course | Title | Credits |
| AR 158 | Photography I | 3 |
| AR 258 | Photography II | 3 |
| IDD 300/400 | Special Topics (as needed) | 3 |
| IDD 399/499 | Independent Study | 3 |
| IDD 490 | Internship | 3 |
| AR 240 | Graphic Design | 3 |
| AR/PL 380 | Interactive Arts | 3 |
| CSC 110 | Programming & Problem Solving | 3 |
Substitutions to this list are permitted with prior approval of the student's adviser and the chair.
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