Interactive Media Productions

Program Highlights

Build a powerful foundation in the arts and communication with a focus on design, media, and interactive technologies. This program blends creativity and technical skill to prepare students for dynamic careers in digital media and multimedia production.

What You’ll Learn

• Explore design, graphic and media communications, and interactive technologies
• Use industry-standard tools to produce multimedia content across platforms
• Design, code, build, test, and troubleshoot custom applications
• Create web-based projects with interactive elements like games and virtual worlds
• Adapt visual communication strategies to suit diverse audiences

Collaboration & Portfolio Development

Students work in teams to develop layered projects that reflect real-world workflows. Emphasis is placed on collaboration, creative problem-solving, and building a professional portfolio that showcases both technical and artistic growth.

Tools & Certification

Students gain hands-on experience with the Adobe Creative Suite and will complete certification exams to validate their skills and readiness for the field.

Program Course Sequence

Principles of Art, Media, and Communication
Junior Year – First Semester
This foundational course introduces students to the dynamic world of Arts, Media, and Communication. Through exploration of key industry sectors—including Communication & Broadcast Technologies, Multimedia Production, Graphic Design, and Print Communication—students gain insight into career pathways.

Interactive Media & Design Level I
Junior Year – Second Semester
Building on foundational knowledge, this course deepens students’ skills in media design and production. Emphasis is placed on project planning, creative development, and hands-on application using a variety of tools and platforms. Students will produce original content while mastering the technical and conceptual aspects of interactive media.

Interactive Media & Design Level II
Senior Year – Full Year
This advanced course challenges students to expand their expertise in interactive media through immersive projects in animation, video production, 3D modeling and simulation, and game design. Students will design and develop sophisticated digital media products, demonstrating proficiency in both creative execution and technical innovation.

Honors Interactive Media Portfolio Capstone
Senior Year – Full Year
As the culminating experience of the interactive media pathway, this capstone offers students the flexibility to pursue either a large-scale, independent honors-weighted project or a series of smaller, standard-weighted portfolio-building assignments. Students may integrate any combination of media disciplines explored throughout the program, showcasing their creative vision, technical mastery, and readiness for postsecondary or professional pursuits.

Entry-Level Salaries Estimates by Field

Photography – $51,000–72,000/year
Captures and edits images for events, products, or publications; may assist senior photographers or work freelance.

Digital Imaging Technician – $46,000–52,000/year
Manages image quality, color correction, and file formats for digital media production.

Graphic Designer – $52,000–66,000/year
Creates visual assets for print and digital platforms using tools like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Publication Designer – $42,000–58,000/year
Designs layouts for magazines, newspapers, and digital publications; focuses on typography and visual hierarchy.

Web Designer/Developer – $58,000–75,000/year
Builds and styles websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; may assist with UX/UI and responsive design.

Video Production Assistant – $61,000–71,000/year
Supports filming, editing, and post-production tasks for media projects including commercials and social content.

Animator – $54,000–64,000/year
Produces 2D or 3D animations for games, films, or educational content using tools like Maya or Blender.

3D Modeler – $58,000–98,000/year
Designs digital models for games, architecture, or simulations; uses software like ZBrush or 3ds Max.

Game Designer – $62,000–70,000/year
Develops game mechanics, levels, and user experiences; collaborates with artists and developers. Also tends to beta test and debugs script and programming languages.

Drone Operator (Part 107 Certified) – $42,000–53,000/year
Captures aerial footage for real estate, agriculture, or inspections; requires FAA certification.

Audio Production Assistant – $61,000–66,000/year
Supports sound recording, editing, and mixing for podcasts, music, or video; may assist engineers or producers.