Dianne Bills, Graduate Program Director
(585) 475-2700, Dianne.Bills@rit.edu
Program overview
As interactive technologies advance, the forms and approaches to human communication change—and the importance of enhancing the communication experience within electronic environments increases. This certificate provides an opportunity for students to gain firsthand knowledge and expertise in the art and science of interactive multimedia design. In this program, students explore the theories of interactive computing, the fundamentals of interactive multimedia, programming in an authoring language, multimedia design, and the impact of networked technologies in such areas as the Internet.
This certificate is intended for part-time study; therefore, RIT cannot issue I-20 paperwork for it. International students may study part-time through online learning.
Curriculum
Projects include the development of websites and interactive multimedia applications. The curriculum can be completed in as few as three quarters. Students have at their disposal a variety of computer, video, and digitizing equipment in our state-of-the-art interactive media laboratories.
Semester conversion
Effective fall 2013, RIT will convert its academic calendar from quarters to semesters. Each program and its associated courses have been sent to the New York State Department of Education for approval of the semester plan. For reference, the following charts illustrate the typical course sequence for this program in both quarters and semesters. Students should consult their academic advisers with questions regarding planning and course selection.
Interactive multimedia development, advanced certificate, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course | Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| 4004-741 | Fundamentals of Web-based Multimedia | 4 |
| 4004-730 | Interactive Media Implementation | 4 |
| 4004-737 | Website Design and Technology | 4 |
| 4004-745 | Foundations of Human-Computer Interaction | 4 |
| Two Web, interactive multimedia, or related electives | 8 | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 24 | |
Interactive multimedia development, advanced certificate, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| HCIN-610 | Foundations of HCI | 3 |
| ISTE-645 | Foundations of Web Technologies I | 3 |
| ISTE-646 | Foundations of Web Technologies II | 3 |
| HCIN-636 | Interactive Programming | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
All requirements for the certificate must be completed within the seven years of the date of the oldest course counted toward the degree. Bridge courses are excluded.
Prerequisites
Due to continuing advances in the technologies used for interactive multimedia, knowledge of programming is necessary in this field. Students must have object-oriented programming skills equivalent to at least one, but preferably two, undergraduate courses. Bridge courses are available to complete any requirements missing from the applicant’s credentials.
Admission requirements
To be considered for admission to the advanced certificate in interactive multimedia development, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Hold a baccalaureate (or equivalent) degree from an accredited institution,
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B),
- Submit official transcipts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work,
- Submit two professional recommendations, and
- Complete a gradute application.