The interactive media technology program is an adventure into the creative side of computing emphasizing 3D graphics and animation.

An associate degree in 3D graphics and animation technology will prepare students for careers in communication through media. The skills the student develops can be applied to the healthcare and manufacturing industries to provide 3D instruction and training materials. Additional fields of employment include gaming, marketing, advertising, and entertainment.

Join a field where you can put your creativity to work!

Suggested Course Sequence

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First Semester		Credit Hours	Prerequisite
IMT121	Interactive Media	3	-
IMT136	Principles of Animation	3	-
MTH125	College Algebra	4	MTH101 or Test
IMT122	Graphic Arts Design	3	-
ENG124	College Composition	4	ENG105 or Test
		16
Second Semester
IMT125	3D Graphics Modeling	3	IMT122
IMT249	Textures & Effects for 2D & 3D Design	3	IMT122 Co-Req IMT125
IMT227	3D Graphics Animation	3	IMT136 Co-Req IMT125
IMT253	Graphics for Illustration	3	IMT122
	Arts/Humanities/Social Science Elective	3	-
		15
Summer Semester
COM121/123	Effective Speaking	3	None/ENG124
ECA122	Computer Applications for Technical Professionals	3	-
		6
Third Semester
IMT233	Advanced Textures and Effects	3	IMT249 Co-Req IMT240
IMT240	Advanced 3D Graphics Modeling	3	IMT125
IMT228	Advanced 3D Graphics Animation	3	IMT227
IMT237	Compositing	3	IMT223 or IMT125
ECA256	Flash Animation	3	-
		15
Fourth Semester
▲	PHY101, CHM101, BIO101	3/4	MTH125 or MTH101
IMT258	3D Production Practicum	3	IMT240
IMT257	Advanced Rendering	3	IMT233
ENG227	Writing for Media	3	ENG124
	Arts/Humanities/Social Science Elective	3
		15/16
	TOTAL CREDITS	67/68

▲ Choose CHM101, BIO101, PHY101 to meet science requirement.
Arts/Humanities/Social Science Elective:  ACC130, PSY121, PSY122, PSY123, PSy124, PSY221, PHL122, SOC121, SOC122, SOC123, SOC225, BUS122, BUS221, BUS222, PSC121 or Art, Photography, Theater or Cinema class at Kent State University-Stark Campus.  Students may take a free* class at Kent-Stark Campus in any semester enrolled in 12 or more credit hours at Stark State College. 

*Student must pay enrollment and registration fee at Kent-Stark