Interactive Media

The Interactive Media Minor provides students the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills applicable to various forms of interactive/digital media. Focusing on internet-based technologies, the required courses teach skills in web programming, interaction design, writing and project management. These courses are designed as a sequence, with each augmenting and accelerating student development, in conjunction with their major.

The Interactive Media Minor complements study in any subject by giving students an opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge they are developing throughout their major, by way of elective courses.

Why Grand View?

The program offers one-on-one relationships with Grand View faculty.
Applicants may come from any major at Grand View University.
Committed to providing a relevant and engaging educational experience for students.

Degree Level:

Undergraduate Programs

Program Type:

Minor

Format:

Full Time, In-Person

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Student Testimonials

Rachel Schwaller

“Rachel has been an exceptional professor and mentor during my 4 years at Grand View. She influences me to take risks and has helped me process and talk about what I want to say as an artist. In the fall, Rachel offered her time to personally meet with me on several occasions to talk through ideas and to help me prepare for graduate school. I appreciate and value the honest feedback and helpful advice she provides. I look up to her not only because of all the hard work and energy she puts into her practice as an artist but the passion she brings when she is teaching. I want to thank her for believing in me, helping me through my failures, and for always listening.”

- McKenna Quandt

Aaron Tinder

“Aaron has been a huge motivator, supporter, and mentor in the months that I have been at Grand View. I'm not sure that I would have found my career path if it weren't for Aaron. I knew I wanted to be a teacher, but I wasn't completely sure. He described the way I fit perfectly into the role of a high school art teacher. He mentioned how he sees my abilities in my interaction with my classmates. His support and direction solidified my idea and made me excited to graduate and to get out into the workforce. He supports every good idea, adjusts and guides when necessary, and provides all the tools that I need to succeed. I greatly appreciate his open mind, his dedication to myself and my peers, and his ability to see creativity everywhere.”

- Chloe Vogel

Career Options

With this minor, you may become a/an:

Interaction Designer
User Experience Designer
Interface Designer
Product Designer
Industrial Designer
Gamer
Programmer

Program Details

This program could be a good fit if you:

Enjoy pushing the boundaries of new worlds of emerging media, from mobile gaming to intelligent tutoring.
Like to think outside the box.
Consider yourself a trailblazer or pioneer of media.

Course Requirements (18 credits)

COMM 121	Digital Video & Audio	3 credits
ARTS 245	Interactive Design I	3 credits
ARTS 335	Interactive Design II	3 credits
ARTS 366	Advanced Digital Imaging	3 credits
ARTS 375	Interactive Design III	3 credits
ARTS 425	Interactive Design IV	3 credits

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Transfer Credits

No matter what major you’re thinking about, you may be able to transfer in as many as 75 credits from a community college or junior college. If you have an A.A. or A.A.S. from an Iowa community college, you will be automatically admitted at junior status.

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