MORE INFORMATION ABOUT IT Courses required in the CIT Program…..

 (ITEC 2215 is the prerequisite class for all upper division IT classes)

ITEC 2215- Introduction to Information Technology

Credit: 3 hours
Description: This course uses short projects to introduce the student to the major information technologies of hardware, systems software, networking, web development, software and applications development, systems analysis, digital media, and database. Security and ethical issues as they affect the use of technologies are also discussed.

 (ITEC 3235, 3236, and 4230 are required in the CIT Program)

ITEC 3235 – Human Computer Interaction

Credit: 3 hours
Prerequisites: At least a “C” in ITEC 2215
Description: This course covers the scientific principles, HCI design methodology, and the user-interface technology that are used in the HCI implementation. Topics include human cognition, HCI theories, user observation, task analysis, prototyping, evaluation techniques, user interface modalities, graphical user interface components, and accessibility.

ITEC 3236 – Interactive Digital Media

Credit: 3 hours
Prerequisites: At least a “C” in ITEC 2215
Description: This course covers audio, graphic, and instructional video theory and creation. The student is taught how to develop the interactive product as a communication tool by incorporating various media, communication principles, user interfaces, and interactive designs. Principles and applications of color theory, spatial placement, product planning, testing, and implementation are also discussed.

ITEC 4230 – Graphic Imaging

Prerequisites: At least a “C” in ITEC 3236
Description: This course will examine industry techniques for providing an effective presentation of graphic images. The students will also survey tools that are used for production. Students will be provided with the necessary background to pursue a course of study in graphic design and digital media development. Completed projects can be used for desktop publishing projects, authoring, and web-based delivery applications.

(The following IT classes are electives; you will need 3 of these, or with permission of your CIT advisor, you may select others of interest to you at the 3000 or 4000 level, as long as you have met necessary prerequisites)

ITEC 4231 – Designing Content for Technology Applications

Prerequisites: At least a “C” in ITEC 2215
Description: This course provides a study of the principles of designing and developing informative content to communicate technical information for the Web and other environments for both technical and non-technical users. Topics include audience assessment, IT documentation design, and help application development.

ITEC 4232 – Desktop Publishing and Graphic Design

Prerequisites: At least a “C” in ITEC 3236
Description: This is a study of the processes and tools involved in designing for print media. This course covers design theory, image, text, and page preparation, and management of desktop publishing processes and tools. Topics may include design constraints and limitations, preparing graphics for print, and pre-press management.

ITEC 4236 – Digital Video and Streaming Video

Prerequisites or Corequisites: ITEC 4230
Description: The course will examine the processes of digital capture and non-linear editing techniques for both audio and video. Topics include encoding and packaging digital media for use in multiple applications including streaming. 

ITEC 4238 – 2D Computer Animation

Prerequisites: At least a “C” in ITEC 3236
Description: This course will examine 2D computer animation techniques using a popular industry-standard tool such as Flash.  Emphasis will be on developing animations for use in interactive environments and the Web.  Other topics include storyboarding, deconstruction, and vector graphic design.