Creative Technology and Design

Students interested in Creative Technology and Design might also enjoy further options listed below that incorporate the same key features.

   

Creative Problem Solving

   

Hands-on Learning

   

Development of Innovative Technologies

   

Advanced Design Work

   

Technical and Computational Skills

   

Topics in Engineering Foundations

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  • The Physics major provides knowledge of the physical concepts that are basic to the laws of nature, and the ability to use these fundamental concepts to answer questions and solve real problems. Students also gain an understanding of the relationship of physics to other fields such as astronomy, biology, engineering, chemistry and medicine.

  • The Creative Technology and Design Minor integrates technological skills with a critical, theoretical, and historical understanding of technology, media and design. The program prepares the next generation of artists, designers, and media producers, teaching students to be active and critically aware producers of creative technology

Characteristics it possesses

  Creative Problem Solving
  Hands-On Learning
  Development of Innovative Technologies
  Advanced Design Work
  Technical and Computational Skills
  Topics in Engineering Foundations

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  • Information Science majors learn to collect, analyze and interpret many different information sources to understand our world. They study how we interact with all things digital, including software, devices and algorithms, and are able to create social and technological solutions that are truly engaging for those who use them, apply those solutions to real problems, and evaluate their effectiveness. Students will build a toolkit integrating design, computation and data analysis

  • The Creative Technology and Design Minor integrates technological skills with a critical, theoretical, and historical understanding of technology, media and design. The program prepares the next generation of artists, designers, and media producers, teaching students to be active and critically aware producers of creative technology

Characteristics it possesses

  Creative Problem Solving
  Hands-On Learning
  Development of Innovative Technologies
  Advanced Design Work
  Technical and Computational Skills
  Topics in Engineering Foundations

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  • The Media Production program emphasizes analytical and production skills needed to create cross-platform media. Students are asked to critically analyze existing media and their own work through a variety of theoretical, critical study, and studio classes. Tools utilized include photography, audio/video editing, video production, computational media, open source programming, and emergent technology. 

  • The Computer Science minor offers a basic introduction to the field of computer science. Students complete coursework in topics such as computer systems, data structures, and programming

Characteristics it possesses

  Creative Problem Solving
  Hands-On Learning
  Advanced Design Work
  Technical and Computational Skills

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  • Strategic Communication explores the way in which organizations use advertising, public relations and media design to accomplish their communication goals. Students learn how to generate ideas and solve problems for brands and issues through a design thinking process that is grounded in analytical and creative thought.

  • The minor in civil engineering exposes students to five sub-disciplines of civil engineering: construction engineering and management, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering and geomechanics, structural engineering and structural mechanics, and water resource engineering and management.

Characteristics it possesses

  Creative Problem Solving
  Hands-On Learning
  Advanced Design Work
  Technical and Computational Skills
  Topics in Engineering Foundations

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  • A Cinema Studies major helps students develop skills to analyze the art of film and moving images. The program provides knowledge on the history, methodology, aesthetic value, and production of cinematic storytelling. Critical thinking and writing skills are heavily emphasized as students examine cinema through film screenings, readings, and lectures. The production emphasis includes courses in audio, lighting, editing, and screenplays.

  • The Information Science minor teaches students how to collect, analyze and interpret many different information sources to understand our world. Students will build a toolkit integrating design, computation and data analysis

Characteristics it possesses

  Creative Problem Solving
  Hands-On Learning
  Advanced Design Work
  Technical and Computational Skills

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  • Art practices allows students to explore their interests and refine their skills in ceramics, Integrated Media Arts Practices/ IMAP (photography, digital media, video, integrated arts), painting and drawing, printmaking, and sculpture and post-studio practice.

  • The Media Production minor provides a foundation in the critical study of media along with a wide range of creative electives. Available topics include photography, audio/video editing, video production, computational media, open source programming, and emergent technology.

Characteristics it possesses

  Creative Problem Solving
  Hands-On Learning
  Advanced Design Work
  Technical and Computational Skills