Degrees in Interactive Media Design
Overview
Interactive Media Design normally refers to products and services on digital computer-based systems which respond to the user’s actions by presenting content such as text, graphics, animation, video, audio and much more. Interactive Media Design is related to the concepts interaction design, new media, interactivity, human computer interaction, cyber culture, digital culture. Interactive media designers create the overall look and feel of a wide range of interactive communication products. Using text, data, graphics, sound, animation and other digital and visual effects, they may work on projects such as interactive television, interactive narrative, interactive advertising, algorithmic art, videogames, social media, ambient intelligence, virtual reality and augmented reality.
Degree Description
Courses offered through such a program would include digital imaging for multimedia and web, information design, and screen design and graphics. A degree or postgraduate qualification in an art and design-related subject such as graphic or multimedia design is highly encouraged to enroll in graduate level programs. There are many career opportunities for trained web designers, both in the private and public sector, and such a degree can be completed in as little as three years plus are accessible online. Experience is highly valued and employers often require a portfolio of work when making their hiring decisions.
Degrees in Media Design
- Full Sail University: MFA in Media Design
- Full Sail University: MS in Education Media Design & Technology