Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline
	Harford Community College Proposal	Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)	Interactive Media Production	4/21/2024
Interactive Media Production Program Description
The HCC Interactive Media Production program (IMP) is an interdisciplinary degree program in which students complete a series of core classes in Interactive Media, covering topics such as User Centered Design, User Experience (UX) Research, <br>Extended Reality (ER), web and social media platform development, and game development. The curricular modifications being submitted are intended to provide more <br>precise support for the core IMP courses by removing the restricted electives currently in the program sequence and replacing them with courses in Communication, Computer <br>Science, Psychology, Business Administration, and the Arts. <br>The program modifications allow students to engage with new media technology, critical thinking, universal design, and user centered research in the development, design, and <br>implementation of interactive projects that solve real world problems. The curriculum also prepares students for emerging professions through the compilation of a portfolio that exhibits this knowledge and these skills. The program will produce graduates who can respond to workforce demands and <br>emerging technology and adapt to the fast-changing technology landscape. Graduates will acquire proficiency in critical and creative thinking, verbal and non-verbal <br>communication, hands-on skills in areas such as human-computer interaction, user experience technology, and extended reality. The degree is appropriate for adult learners <br>who desire to upskill or for entry-level students who desire direct entry into the workforce, as well as students wishing to transfer to a four-year institution.