Interactive Media Option of the Computer Graphic Arts Program at Gloucester County College
This program is a computer lab intensive program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required in the Computer Graphic Arts field. This program includes hands-on instruction using the most popular software packages used by organizations in the industry. The program is designed to prepare students for a career as a computer graphic designer, and/or for various positions such as multimedia artist, internet designer/developer, or digital image specialist. Part-time study, 1 or 2 courses per semester, will be supported and must be planned, by semester, by each student. Major requirements can be met in a two academic year period of full-time study.
What is Computer Graphic Arts Interactive Media Option?
The new Computer Graphic Arts Interactive Media option is prepares students
for careers as web designers, multimedia designers and web animators. This program takes an interdisciplinary approach: students take a variety of classes in Computer Graphic Arts, Computer Information Systems, and Art.
Can I get an Associates degree in Interactive Media?
Yes, Gloucester County College has designed an exciting Associates Degree program, with 65 to 66 credits, that can be completed in two years.
I already have a degree, can I still take classes in IM?
Yes! At GCC, we have a Certificate program and a Professional Development Certificate program. These program range from 18 to 32 credits.
Courses in the Interactive Media Pogram:
| FIRST YEAR - Fall Semester Credits | ||
| COM 101 | English Composition I | 3 Credits |
| MAT 115 | College Geometry | 3 |
| Art 131 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| CGA 115 | Foundations of CGA | 3 |
| CIS 151 | Web Development – HTML/XML | 4 |
| HPE | Physical Education Elective | 1-2 |
| Total Credits | 17-18 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| COM 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Science Elective | 4 | |
| CGA 118 | Introduction to Multimedia | 3 |
ART 105 or |
Drawing I or Painting I |
3 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| CEP 200 | Co-op Education Work Experience I | 1 |
| SECOND YEAR - Fall Semester | ||
| ART 201 | Art History | 3 |
| CGA 215 | Electronic Illustration I | 3 |
| CGA 217 | Electronic Image Processing | 3 |
| CGA 212 | Web Graphics | 3 |
| CIS 153 | Web Development - Dreamweaver | 4 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| CGA 218 | Interactive Authoring | 3 |
| CGA 216 | Advanced Illustration | 3 |
| CGA 230 | Digital Video Editing | 3 |
| CGA 250 | Portfolio Seminar | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS: | 65-66 | |
