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The Bachelor of Science with a major in Interactive Design provides students with an interdisciplinary, hands-on approach to developing the technical, theoretical, and creative skills needed to serve in the field of interactive design as interaction designers, user interface designers, and information visualization designers. This approach to design merges technical knowledge and aesthetic creativity with an ultimate focus on the human needs of end users. Students will combine practical prototyping skills with theoretical and technical approaches to front-end digital design and culture. The emphasis here is on creating well-rounded designers who are suited to meet the growing marketplace need for interactive design.
Term 1
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Requirement
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ENGL 1101 English Composition IENGL 1101 English Composition I3 Credits
A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills.
3
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3
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3
General Education Core Curriculum Area B2General Education Core Curriculum Area B23 Credits
BLCK 1102 or AMST 1102 or ASIA 1102 or GWST 1102 or LALS 1102 or PAX 1102 or ISD 2700 or LDRS 2300 or POLS 2401 or RELS 1102 or COMM 1100
3
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3
Total: 15
Term 2
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Requirement
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ENGL 1102 English Composition IIENGL 1102 English Composition II3 Credits
A composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101, that emphasizes interpretation, and evaluation, and that incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods.
Prerequisites: (
ENGL 1101 with a minimum grade of C or
ENGL 101 with a minimum grade of C)
3
ECON 1000 Contemporary Economic IssuesECON 1000 Credits
Description not available
2
ART 1150 Drawing IART 1150 Drawing I3 Credits
Drawing, using a variety of media and techniques, including work from figure, still-life and landscape. Some drawing with digital media. For art majors or students seeking an in-depth art study.
3
General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences II (1 of 2)General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences II (1 of 2)4 Credits
GEOG 1112 or GEOG 1113 or SCI 1101 or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L)
4
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3
Total: 15
Year 1 (Hours: 30)
Term 3
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Requirement
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IAD 2100 Prototyping IIAD 2100 Prototyping I3 Credits
This course introduces students to all fundamental aspects of prototyping. Additionally, students explore and apply fundamental principles of visual and user interface design knowledge through prototyping projects.
3
TCID 2170 Intro Digital Media & CultureTCID 2170 Intro Digital Media & Culture3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the Technical Communication & Interactive Design department by surveying contemporary digital media?aesthetics, technology, politics, economics??and related cultural formations. This approach provides an introduction to key concepts and critical methodologies that are essential to understanding digital media as both technological tool and cultural artifact. Additionally, this course discusses how professional development in technical communication and interactive design relates to digital media and culture.
3
ART 1100 2-D Design and Color TheoryART 1100 2-D Design and Color Theory3 Credits
Elements of art and the principles of two-dimensional design, with emphasis on line, shape, texture, space, value elements of color theory executed through conventional methods .
3
TCID 2002 Productivity, Tools & TechTCID 2002 Productivity, Tools & Tech3 Credits
This course introduces students to productivity tools and technologies for Technical Communication and Interactive Design students. In this course, students learn Adobe design tools in addition to examining workflow tools, online workspaces, and project management tools.
3
General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences II (2 of 2)General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences II (2 of 2)3 Credits
GEOG 1112 or GEOG 1113 or SCI 1102 or GEOG 1125 or ANTH 1105 or GEOG 1110 or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L)
3
Total: 15
Term 4
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POLS 1101 American GovernmentPOLS 1101 American Government3 Credits
This course examines the institutions and processes of American government and Georgia State government. Global comparisons are made between the governments of the U.S. and other modern nation-states.
3
IAD 3150 Visual Design IIAD 3150 Visual Design I3 Credits
In this project-based class, students put the knowledge learned in previous studio classes into practice through teacher-proposed projects related to digital visual design. This class focuses on creative projects based on teacher assessment. The class also sets expectations concerning the necessary visual design skills of interactive design students.
Prerequisites: IAD 2100 with a minimum grade of C and
TCID 2002 with a minimum grade of C
3
IAD 3000 Interaction Design IIAD 3000 Interaction Design I3 Credits
This course introduces students to contemporary interaction design theory with an emphasis on user-centered design in digital environments. Students read interaction design theory before using prototyping tools to create their own projects.
Prerequisites: IAD 2100 with a minimum grade of C
3
IT 1113 Introduction to ProgrammingIT 1113 Introduction to Programming3 Credits
This course covers the fundamentals of computer programming. Concepts of counters, accumulators, decision-making, looping, subroutines, arrays, files, and string processing are covered. A programing language is used for assignments.
3
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3
Total: 15
Year 2 (Hours: 30)
Term 5
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IAD 3230 User Interface Design IIAD 3230 User Interface Design I3 Credits
In this course students build upon their knowledge of design theory by focusing on user interface design. This class will cover important user interface design principles??visual design, learnability, visibility, error prevention, and efficiency??in addition to touching on the human capabilities that motivate them??perception, motor skills, color vision, attention, and human error.
Prerequisites: IAD 2100 with a minimum grade of C and
TCID 2002 with a minimum grade of C
3
TCID 3400 Front-End Development ITCID 3400 Front-End Development I3 Credits
This course introduces students to front-end web development with an emphasis on learning to code websites without relying on content management systems or templates. This course focuses primarily on HTML and CSS in addition to covering basic user interface design principles.
3
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3
Major Field Elective (1 of 6)Major Field Elective (1 of 6)3 Credits
IAD 3300 or IAD 3398 or IAD 4000 or IAD 4150 or IAD 4230 or IAD 4400 or IAD 4490 or TCID 3800 or TCID 4500
3
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3
Total: 15
Term 6
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TCID 3100 Professional DevelopmentTCID 3100 Professional Development3 Credits
This course improves students' abilities to describe their accomplishments in professional networking situations, company meetings, and interviews. This course also explains how to set up a personal portfolio and prepare a career development roadmap for students in Technical Communication and Interactive Design.
Prerequisites: IAD 3000 with a minimum grade of C or
TCOM 3431 with a minimum grade of C
3
Major Field Elective (2 of 6)Major Field Elective (2 of 6)3 Credits
IAD 3300 or IAD 3398 or IAD 4000 or IAD 4150 or IAD 4230 or IAD 4400 or IAD 4490 or TCID 3800 or TCID 4500
3
Major Field Elective (3 of 6)Major Field Elective (3 of 6)3 Credits
IAD 3300 or IAD 3398 or IAD 4000 or IAD 4150 or IAD 4230 or IAD 4400 or IAD 4490 or TCID 3800 or TCID 4500
3
Major Field Elective (4 of 6)Major Field Elective (4 of 6)3 Credits
IAD 3300 or IAD 3398 or IAD 4000 or IAD 4150 or IAD 4230 or IAD 4400 or IAD 4490 or TCID 3800 or TCID 4500
3
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3
Total: 15
Year 3 (Hours: 30)
Term 7
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3
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3
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3
Major Field Elective (5 of 6)Major Field Elective (5 of 6)3 Credits
IAD 3300 or IAD 3398 or IAD 4000 or IAD 4150 or IAD 4230 or IAD 4400 or IAD 4490 or TCID 3800 or TCID 4500
3
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3
Total: 15
Term 8
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TCID 4700 CapstoneProjPortfolioShowcaseTCID 4700 CapstoneProjPortfolioShowcase3 Credits
This is the final senior course for the Technical Communication and Interactive Design department. Students work on a capstone project for their portfolio. Additionally, students prepare for a portfolio showcase at the end of the semester.
Prerequisites: TCID 3100** with a minimum grade of C
3
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3
Major Field Elective (6 of 6)Major Field Elective (6 of 6)3 Credits
IAD 3300 or IAD 3398 or IAD 4000 or IAD 4150 or IAD 4230 or IAD 4400 or IAD 4490 or TCID 3800 or TCID 4500
3
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3
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3
Total: 15
Year 4 (Hours: 30)
Program Total: 120 Hours
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