Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline	MHEC Final Action	Final Decision Date
	Harford Community College Proposal	Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)	Interactive Media Production	4/21/2024	APPROVED	4/14/2024
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.