Multimedia Specialization Courses
Multimedia Specialization Courses
The IT specialization in Multimedia offers students significant opportunities to build on fundamental principles of computer-aided graphic design, audio and video production as they are used in streaming media, web-based commerce, entertainment, education and public information services.
Potential careers for students interested in Multimedia:
- Graphics Designer
- Video Editor
- Graphics Artist and Animation
Choose 8 courses for the Specialization:
|
Course ID |
Course Name |
Normally Offered |
Pre-requisites (if necessary) |
| IS 270 | Multimedia Info Systems | Fall and Spring | CS 115/115A |
| COM 350 | Digital Video Production | Spring ONLY | |
| STS 347 | Intro to Music Technology | Fall ONLY |
Students then select 5 of the following courses:
|
Course ID |
Course Name |
Normally Offered |
Pre-requisites (if necessary) |
| STS 349 | Advanced Music Technology | Spring ONLY | STS 347 |
| COM 303 | Video Narrative | Fall ONLY | |
| COM 352 | Photojournalism | Spring ONLY | |
| IT 265/CS 265 | Game Arch. and Design | Fall and Spring | IT 201 |
| IT 266/CS 266 | Game Mod. Development | Fall ONLY | |
| IT 386 | 3D Modeling and Animation | Spring ONLY | |
| IT 388 | Character Modeling | Spring ONLY | |
| ARCH 434 | Simulated Environments | Fall ONLY | High GPA |
| AD 150 | Color and Composition | Fall ONLY | |
| ENG 353 | Composing Docs for Print | Fall ONLY | HUM 101, HUM 102 and HUM 211/212/HIST 213 |
| ENG 354 | Composing Docs for the Web | Spring ONLY | ENG 353 |
| IS 447 | Human Computer Interfaces | Spring ONLY | IS 390 (General or CCS Elective) |
Below are some suggested sequences that students can follow based on their interests:
| Music Technology | STS 347 | STS 349 | STS 345** |
| Video/Documentary | COM 350 | COM 303 | COM 351 |
| 3D Modeling | COM 335/IT 386 | COM 345 | IT 485** |
| Communication | ENG 353 | ENG 354 | ENG 355 |
| Game Production | IT 265 | COM 266/IT 286 | |
| Game Programming | IT 266 | IT 276 | IT 366 |
| Multimedia IS/HCI | IS 270 | IS 390 | IS 447 |
** Course in development
*Students may substitute concentration courses in consultation with the advisor
Please visit the NJIT Undergraduate Catalog for all IT course descriptions.
Other Optional Specialization Substitutions
Rutgers courses in drawing, sculpting, graphic design, photography and music make excellent additions. Such as: R080-121 Introduction to Drawing, R080-223 Figure Drawing, R080-231 Graphic Design, R965-313 Theater Technology, R700-135 Music and Film
Other courses in the specialization may be substituted in consultation with the advisor.