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Do the following terms describe you: curious, creative, or problem-solver? Exploring the world of Information Technology (IT) may be right for you! Demand for skilled IT workers is ever-growing and unmatched in other industries.
The Interactive Computing Associate of Applied Science degree program is a flexible degree that gives students the freedom to tailor individual curricula to match their professional and personal goals. The program combines theory, media production, programming, web, and interactive design to prepare students for careers in digital media design and development. Foundations of digital technology, as well as the core concepts of current technological innovations, is explored. Students engage in hands-on, project-based instruction that enables them to create multimedia projects and productions, think innovatively and creatively, and explore emerging and immersive technologies. Students also produce a digital portfolio or participate in an internship to prepare for an IT career.
The Interactive Computing program has three pathways: front-end developer, back-end developer, and immersive media or game developer. Electives within the program are selected based on the pathway.
FRONT-END DEVELOPER
A front-end developer is one who builds user interfaces for websites and applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as well as an array of other front-end applications/tools such as browser development tools, image editors, and wireframe tools. Current job titles include UI/UX Developer, Junior Developer, Motion Graphics Designer, Web Content Editor, Interaction Designer, Web Developer, and Junior Angular.JS Developer.
BACK-END DEVELOPER
A back-end developer is one who enables the front-end experience. This type of developer builds and maintains the technology that makes the front end possible. Knowledge of how servers, applications, and databases communicate with one another as well as server-side languages like PHP and Python and tools like MySQL and Oracle is required. Current job titles include Web Developer, Backend Architect, Full-stack Developer, and Full Stack Java Developer.
IMMERSIVE MEDIA or GAME DEVELOPER
An immersive media or game developer designs and develops virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, real-time 3D, simulations, games, and immersive experiences and video content. Developers have demonstrated experience in platforms and pipelines used in the design, development, and distribution of games and immersive experiences including Unity, HTML, Adobe Creative Suite, C#, and Python. Current job titles include Immersive Media Developer, VR Developer, Game Designer, Game Programmer, Game Artist, Game Animator, Animator, and Game Tester.