




Description: The IT specialization in Multimedia offers students significant opportunities to build on fundamental principles of computer-aided graphic design, audio and video production as they are used in streaming media, web-based commerce, entertainment, education and public information services.
Potential careers for students interested in Multimedia:
Graphics Designer, Video Editor, Graphics Artist and Animation
Choose 9 courses for the Specialization,
Students can use 3 courses toward CCS Electives if they are 300/400 level courses within the College of Computing Sciences. Core Courses (4):
|
Course ID |
Course Name |
Normally Offered |
Pre-requisites (if necessary) |
| IS 270 | Multimedia Info Systems | Fall and Spring | CS 115/115A |
| COM 335/IT 386 | 3-D Modeling and Animation | Fall ONLY | IT 201 |
| COM 350 | Digital Video Production | Spring ONLY | |
| STS 347 | Intro to Music Technology | Fall ONLY |
Students then select 5 of the following courses:
|
Course ID |
Course Name |
Normally Offered |
Pre-requisites (if necessary) |
| STS 349 | Advanced Music Technology | Spring ONLY | STS 347 |
| COM 266/IT 286 | Foundations of Game Production | Fall ONLY | |
| COM 303 | Video Narrative | Fall ONLY | |
| COM 345 | Character Modeling | Spring ONLY | COM 335/IT 286 |
| COM 351 | Documentary Studies | Offered Periodically | |
| COM 352 | Photojournalism | Spring ONLY | |
| COM 369 | Digital Poetry | Offered Periodically | |
| COM 376 | Game Design Studio | Offered Periodically | Senior Standing |
| IT 265/CS 265 | Game Arch. and Design | Fall and Spring | IT 201 |
| IT 266/CS 266 | Game Mod. Development | Fall ONLY | |
| IT 276 | 2-D Game Development | Spring ONLY | IT 265 and IT 266 or CS 265 and CS 266 |
| CS 366 | 3-D Game Development | Fall ONLY | IT 276 or CS 276 |
| ARCH 434 | Simulated Environments | Fall ONLY | High GPA |
| AD 150 | Color and Composition | Fall ONLY | |
| ENG 353 | Composing Docs for Print | Fall ONLY | HUM 101, HUM 102 and HUM 211/212/HIST 213 |
| ENG 354 | Composing Docs for the Web | Spring ONLY | ENG 353 |
| ENG 355 | TV News Production | Offered Periodically | |
| IS 373 | World Wide Web Standards | Spring ONLY | CS 115/115A |
| IS 447 | Human Computer Interfaces | Spring ONLY | IS 390 (General or CCS Elective) |
| STS 318 | Educational Media Design | Fall and Spring | IT 201 |
Below are some suggested sequences that students can follow based on their interests:
| Music Technology | STS 347 | STS 349 | STS 345** |
| Video/Documentary | COM 350 | COM 303 | COM 351 |
| 3D Modeling | COM 335/IT 386 | COM 345 | IT 485** |
| Communication | ENG 353 | ENG 354 | ENG 355 |
| Game Production | IT 265 | COM 266/IT 286 | |
| Game Programming | IT 266 | IT 276 | IT 366 |
| Multimedia IS/HCI | IS 270 | IS 390 | IS 447 |
** Course in development
Math Requirements:
Pre-calc: Math 099, Math 108, Math 109 OR Math 098, Math 106, Math 107
Calc I: Math 111 or Math 138 or Math 113
Calc II: Math 112 or Math 238 or Math 114
Prob and Stat: Math 105 or Math 333
Science Requirements:
Any 2 natural science courses that complete the GUR. Only one of these science courses requires a lab.
See http://catalog.njit.edu/undergraduate/frontmatter/generaluniv.php for a full listing of courses
*Students may substitute concentration courses in consultation with the advisor
Other Optional Specialization Substitutions:
Rutgers courses in drawing, sculpting, graphic design, photography and music make excellent additions. Such as: R080-121 Introduction to Drawing, R080-223 Figure Drawing, R080-231 Graphic Design, R965-313 Theater Technology, R700-135 Music and Film
Other courses in the specialization may be substituted in consultation with the advisor.



