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
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.