Interactive Digital Studies B.A.
Interactive Digital Studies Major
The B.A. Interactive Digital Studies (IDS) major is interdisciplinary in nature and is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Communication and Media. The Interactive Digital Studies major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours.
| Required | ||
| Communication and Media: | ||
| CM CORE 1001 | Digital Toolbox | 3 |
| COMM 4544/5544 | Digital Culture and Communication | 3 |
| or CM CORE 1010 | Mass Communication and Society | |
| COMM 3155 | Professional and Public Communication | 3 |
| COMM 3555 | Interactive Digital Communication | 3 |
| CM CORE 3900/5900 | Internship in Communication and Media | 3 |
| Electives - select two bundles (emphases) from the following: | 30-32 | |
| Total Hours | 45-47 | |
EMPHASES
1. Digital Visualization (15 hours)
| Communication and Media: | ||
| COMM 4558/5558 | Interactive Digital Visualization: (Topic) (*Repeat for 6 hours) | 6 |
| COMM DM 1611 | Media and Power | 3 |
| or COMM 4213/5213 | Visual Rhetoric | |
| COMM DM 3659 | Editing and Design | 3 |
| COMM DM 4655 | Photojournalism | 3 |
| or COMM 3455 | Creativity, Storytelling and Identity | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
2. Digital Computation (17 hours)
| Computer Science: | ||
| CS 1510 | Introduction to Computing | 4 |
| CS 1520 | Data Structures | 4 |
| CS 2530 | Intermediate Computing * | 3 |
| CS 3110 | Web Application Development | 3 |
| CS 3120/5120 | User Interface Design | 3 |
| Total Hours | 17 | |
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CS 2530 has the following prerequisites: CS 1510; CS 1520; CS 1800; or department approval. The prerequisite CS 1800 not included in requirements for this bundle is waived for Interactive Digital Studies majors and minors.
3. Digital Writing (15 hours)
| English: | ||
| ENGLISH 2770 | Introduction to Workplace Writing | 3 |
| ENGLISH 4785/5785 | Applied Writing: Projects, Grants and Careers | 3 |
| or ENGLISH 4770/5770 | Applied Writing: Proposals and Grants | |
| ENGLISH 4025/5025 | Theory and Practice of Writing | 3 |
| or ENGLISH 4040/5040 | Digital Writing: Theory and Practice | |
| Select 2 from the following courses (6 units total) | 6 | |
| Electronic Literature * | ||
| Issues in Digital Humanities | ||
| Applied Writing: Workplace Communication | ||
| Applied Writing: Specialized Documents | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
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Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 1001 or ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing.
4. Digital Music (15 hours)
| Music Theory (required): | ||
| MUS THEO 1300 | Topics in Music Composition (Electronic composition section) | 2 |
| MUS THEO 3220/5220 | Music and Technology | 4 |
| MUS THEO 3230/5230 | Music Technology, Advanced | 4 |
| Music Theory (select two of the following): | 4 | |
| Introduction to Music Theory | ||
| Theory I | ||
| Theory II | ||
Theory class placement is determined by a diagnostic examination. | ||
| Music elective | 1 | |
| Total hours | 15 | |
Additionally, it is recommended that students taking this bundle elect to take MUSIC 1100 as part of their UNIFI/General Education courses. | ||
5. Digital Imaging (15 hours)
| Graphic Technologies: | ||
| TECH 1055 | Graphic Communications Foundations | 3 |
| TECH 2070 | Digital Pre-Media | 3 |
| TECH 3150/5150 | Graphic Communications Imaging | 3 |
| TECH 3169 | Digital Imaging | 3 |
| TECH 4184 | Digital Imaging II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
6. Digital Advertising (15 hours)
| Economics: | ||
| ECON 1031 | Introduction to Business Economics | 3 |
| or ECON 1041 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| Marketing: | ||
| MKTG 2110 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MKTG 3143 | Advertising and Promotion | 3 |
| MKTG 3146/5146 | Digital Advertising | 3 |
| MKTG 3148/5148 | Digital Customer Experience * | 3 |
| or ENTR 3583/5583 | Entrepreneurship | |
| or MKTG 4150 | Advertising Campaign Development | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
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ENTR 3583/5583 has a prerequisite of ENTR 2010 or (ACCT 2120; ACCT 2130; prerequisite or corequisite FIN 3130; STAT 1772 or equivalent; ECON 1011; MKTG 2110; ECON 1031 or (ECON 1041 and ECON 1051)); junior standing.
7. Digital History (15 hours)
| Communication and Media: | ||
| COMM 4558/5558 | Interactive Digital Visualization: (Topic) | 3 |
| COMM 4412/5412 | Performing History | 3 |
| History: | ||
| HIST 1010 | Introduction to Historical Skills | 3 |
| HIST 4010/5010 | Introduction to Public History | 3 |
| HIST 3020 | Introduction to Museum Studies | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
8. Web Development (15 hours)
| Communication and Media: | ||
| COMM 4558/5558 | Interactive Digital Visualization: (Topic) | 3 |
| Computer Science: | ||
| CS 1100 | Web Development: Client-Side Coding | 3 |
| CS 2100 | Web Development: Server-side Coding | 3 |
| CS 3120/5120 | User Interface Design | 3 |
| Marketing: | ||
| MKTG 3148/5148 | Digital Customer Experience * | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
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MKTG 3148/5148 has a prerequisite of MKTG 2110 or consent of instructor. This prerequisite is waived for all Interactive Digital Studies majors and minors.
9. Digital Video (15 hours)
| Communication and Media: | ||
| COMM DM 1652 | Writing for Digital Media | 3 |
| or COMM 3455 | Creativity, Storytelling and Identity | |
| COMM DM 2651 | Digital Media Production II | 3 |
| COMM DM 2653 | News Writing and Reporting | 3 |
| or COMM DM 4650 | Advanced News Writing and Reporting | |
| COMM DM 3658 | Digital Journalism: (Topic) | 3 |
| COMM DM 4630/5630 | Digital Media Law and Ethics | 3 |
| or COMM DM 4644/5644 | Global Media: (Topic) | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
10. Digital Mapping (15 hours)
| Geography: | ||
| GEOG 1310 | Digital Earth | 3 |
| GEOG 2320 | Drones for Mapping and Communication | 3 |
| GEOG 2410 | Geographic Information Systems I | 3 |
| GEOG 4335/5335 | Web Mapping and Data Visualization | 3 |
| GEOG 4360/5360 | Cartographic Design | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Four-Year Plan
Interactive Digital Studies, B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| COMM 1000 | Oral Communication | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CM CORE 1001 | Digital Toolbox | 3 |
| ENGLISH 1005 | College Writing and Research | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| COMM 3155 | Professional and Public Communication | 3 |
| COMM 3555 | Interactive Digital Communication | 3 |
| Bundle 1 Selection | 3 | |
| Bundle 2 Selection | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Bundle 1 Selection | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| COMM 4544/5544 | Digital Culture and Communication (or CM CORE 1010 Mass Communication and Society) | 3 |
| Bundle 2 Selection | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Bundle 1 Selection | 3 | |
| Bundle 2 Selection | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Bundle 1 Selection | 3 | |
| Bundle 2 Selection | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| UNIV 4555 | Interactive Digital Studies Practicum | 3 |
| Bundle 1 Selection | 3 | |
| Bundle 2 Selection | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Learning Outcomes
Interactive Digital Studies, B.A.
Goal #1: Apply knowledge (UNI learning goal: Program content knowledge)
- SLO 1: Connect communication and media knowledge (e.g theories, perspectives, principles, practices, skills, methodologies) with relevant experiences and/or new situations.
Goal #2: Communicate competently (UNI learning goal: Communication)
- SLO 2a: Communicate competently in a professional setting.
- SLO 2b: Create messages and/or digital content that reflect an understanding of the audience, purpose, and context.
- SLO 2c: Deliver messages and/or digital content in an appropriate and effective form.
Goal #3: Think critically (UNI learning goal: Critical thinking)
- SLO 3a: Think critically in a professional setting.
- SLO 3b: Critically evaluate issues, messages, or practices with a communication and media perspective.
Policies
Note: Students majoring in Public Relations must achieve a minimum grade of C (2.00) in all courses to be applied toward departmental majors or minors. To graduate with a major in Communication (Liberal Arts), Digital Media, Interactive Digital Studies, or Public Relations, a student must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.50.