Learn Adobe Software
Use Design Thinking
Create User Experiences
Design Graphics
Code Websites
Any Questions?
Interactive Media
The user experience is created and shaped by design.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Interactive media is the creation of front-end development, such as graphic design, for websites. Express creativity through hands-on projects in and outside the classroom. From graphic design to user testing, interactive media gives students a full perspective of how the creative process works.
CAREERS
Web Designer
Involves understanding both graphic design and computer programming to help create the look, layout, and features of a website.
Interaction Manager
Multi-skilled designer who organizes web and mobile applications to simplify the user experience for potential consumers.
IM Project Designer
Involved with projects from the very start to overlook the activities based on customer requirements.
Mobile App Designer
Develop usable and eye catching designs for mobile devices.
Do you want to learn more about the careers that our program can prepare you for?
HEAR FROM OUR GRADUATES
See where past members of our program are today.
Jalen Copeland
Digital Communication Specialst
Jalen works for the Fairfield County School District. The Adobe Suite programs has helped him throughout his career.
Alexandra Van Haasteren
Web Developer
Alexandra works for Uncommn in Greenville, SC. She has learned to gain the confidence to be proud of her work.
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES
Design is a dynamic industry with new skill sets being defined as the workforce becomes more involved in complex and creative problem solving. You will study how to create great user experiences, develop working front-end websites, plan and lead user experience tests on interactive products.
Communication theory
Information systems and organization
Web and mobile application development
Critical thinking
Teamwork
Visual design of complex systems.
Gain experience through varied coursework
Creative problem solving
Build a strong foundation in design
STUDENT WORK
Our students are always hard at work in their classes. Here are some finished projects that demonstrate what you can learn to do.
Bee Website
A website informing the public on bees and the need to protect them.
The Last Straw
A website warning of the harm plastic straws bring to our ecosystem.
COURSEWORK
Here's a taste of the classes you may take while in DIFD.
DIFD 451
Senior Synthesis
3
DIFD 415
Law & Ethics for Digital Media
3
DIFD 322
Visual Design of Complex Systems
3
DIFD 311
Digital Culture and Society
3
DIFD 321
Information Systems and Organizations
3
VCOM 262
Introduction to Web Design
3
DIFD 151
Introduction to Information Design
1
DIFD 141
Introduction to Web Application Design
4
CSCI 151
Overview of Computer Science
3
WHY CHOOSE WINTHROP'S PROGRAM?
If the program isn’t enough to convince, come tour our beautiful campus. Gardens, common spaces, and red-brick buildings give Winthrop a close-to-home feel that everyone will love.
As our student body continues to grow, so does our diversity. People of all walks of life live on Winthrop's campus and are always ready for a friendly conversation.
