Certificate Programs

Interactive Media Design Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

The Online Certificate in Interactive Media Design provides professionals, artists and educators the opportunity to advance their interactive media design knowledge and skills. Students complete 4 graduate-level studio art courses which address the front-end* design and production of websites and multimedia . The certificate emphasizes visual communication and graphic design theories and practices within the applied context of website and multimedia authoring.
*Front-end refers to the design and production of website interfaces as opposed to back-end web design and authoring. This certificate does not include such topics as: WWW database management, Internet infrastructure, systems development, client/server-side programming, network architecture or interactive game design.
All required courses for the certificate are delivered online, permitting students from remote locations to complete the certificate without requiring on campus attendance.
The Graduate Certificate in Interactive Media Design consists of 12 credit hours of graduate work designed to either complement a graduate program of study or be completed as a stand-alone certificate for individuals seeking additional academic studies for professional growth or to advance their career.
The program is intended for students who have a bachelor’s degree in an Art related field who will enter the program for advanced graduate study. The program may also be of interest to:

• Persons who do not have a bachelor’s degree in the field of Art, but who are currently employed in the Graphic Design field or Art Education field, and who are seeking professional skill development for career advancement.

• Persons who have a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than Art, have completed a minimum of 9 credits in undergraduate level Studio Art courses, and who are seeking preparation for careers in this field.

For ease of taking the courses online, basic to mid-level computer skills are encouraged. Access to a suitable computer with Internet service required.

NOTE: Since this program is operated through the Center for Interactive Media Design, it has a different structure of tuition and fees from other graduate programs. Contact the Bursar's Office for more information.

College of Graduate Studies and Research
7800 York Road, Suite 216

Phone: 410-704-2501
Fax: 410-704-4675
E-mail: grads@towson.edu