Major

Minor

Courses

1. 
   Computing and New Media Technologies
   (College of Letters and Science)
   Robert Dollinger, Chair of Computing and New Media Technologies
   Room B-246, Science Building
   Phone: 715-346-4409
   E-mail: cnmt@uwsp.edu
   Web: www.uwsp.edu/wdmd

Faculty:  J Barjis, J Carter, A Damle, R Dollinger, A Ellertson, D Gibbs, D Goulet, T Krause, K Miller, T Miller, P Seeling.

The program and courses in Web and Digital Media Development are administered by the Department of Computing and New Media Technologies.  For the most up-to-date program and course information, please visit the Web site www.uwsp.edu/wdmd.

The Web and digital media development major uses Web and digital computer technology to create, communicate and collaborate with an emphasis on applying these techniques to the world of business and commerce.

After you complete this major you will be able to develop multimedia digital presentations, CDs and Web sites. You will be comfortable with the design issues, aesthetic components, computer technology and media tools used in the creative process. You will also have an understanding of the creative, social and technological issues that shape our world and provide the context in which you will be employed following graduation.

Web and Digital Media Development (WDMD) Major
Consists of at least 48 credits:

1. Required: WDMD 100, 101, 250, 270, 301, 305, 307, 480; Business 320, 330; CIS 330; English 351.

2. Electives: 3 courses in one of two focuses:
   
   a.  Design focus: 3 courses from WDMD 308, 310, 311, 345, 346 (3 cr max), 397 or 399.
   b.  Technical focus: 3 courses from CIS 219, 324, 336, 338, 362, 366, WDMD 338, either 397 or 399. You may not earn credit in both CIS 338 and WDMD 338.

Academic Standards and Admission Procedures

1. The WDMD major is open to all university students.

2. To declare a major in WDMD, complete the appropriate form available in the Department of Mathematics and Computing office.

Courses in Web and Digital Media Development

WDMD 100. Creativity and the Arts. 3 cr. Creation across artistic media and genres. Nature of artistic experience as expressed in art, theatre, dance, music, film, video, and computer media. GDR:HU1

WDMD 101. Introduction to Web and Digital Media Development.  3 cr. World Wide Web understanding, appreciation, issues, and content production. Survey of technology and trends including research, copyright, privacy, and censorship.

WDMD 250. Introduction to Digital Media Creation. 3 cr. Examine core concepts related to digital media creation, including graphics, audio, video and the multimedia development process. Prereq: 100, or con reg, or cons chair.

WDMD 270. Web Design and Development I. 3 cr. Introduction to Web design principles and tools for developing Web applications, including graphics, audio and Web animation. Prereq: 101. May not earn credit in both 270 and 300.

WDMD 300. Applied Web Development. 3 cr. Introduction and applied use of Web design tools; emphasis on practical Web development strategies and industry best practices. Does NOT count toward WDMD major or minor. May not earn credit in both 270 and 300.

WDMD 301. Internet Languages. 4 cr. Concepts of programming Web applications; introduction to one or more Web programming languages. Prereq: 270.

WDMD 305. Web Design and Development II. 3 cr. More Web development techniques such as database use via the Web; aesthetics of Web design; user-oriented Web design. Prereq: 301.

WDMD 307. Multimedia Authoring. 3 cr. Develop and create digital media including video, audio, animation. Prereq: 250.

WDMD 308. 3-D Computer Graphics. 3 cr. Develop 3-D computer modeling skills as well as introductory animation skill. Theory of design principles including scale and proportion, 3-D composition, color, etc. as applied to 3-D computer-simulated environments. Prereq: 250.

WDMD 310. Digital Image Development. 3 cr. Use advanced graphics and animation tools to develop digital images. Prereq: 250.

WDMD 311. Digital Audio and Video Production. 3 cr. Nonlinear audio and video production techniques including storyboarding, scene visualization, and editing. Prereq: 250.

WDMD 338. Web Server Administration. 3 cr. Explore essential techniques for administering and securing a Web server. Topics include installation and configuration, virtual Web sites, user authentication, monitoring server access, redirecting URLs, server scripting, database access, server security considerations, and secure sites using SSL and certificates. Hands-on experience with Web server hardware and software systems. May not earn credit in both WDMD 338 and CIS 338. Prereq: CIS 330 or cons instr.

WDMD 345. Advanced Web Development Tools. 3 or 4 cr. Use professional software tools for Web and digital media development. Subtitle will indicate tool(s) and number of credits. Prereq: 250 or
cons chair.

WDMD 346. Contemporary Topics in Web and Digital Media. 3 cr. Examine contemporary and emerging topics in Web and digital media. Subtitle will designate topic. May repeat for credit with different subtitles. 3 cr max toward WDMD major. Prereq: Jr st.

WDMD 397. Internship in Web and Digital Media Development. 1-3 cr. Participate in supervised training work program that you arrange with your advisor at a cooperating organization. Advisor and chair determine credits. May repeat for 3 cr max. Prereq: Cons chair.

WDMD 399. Independent Study. 1-3 cr. Independent study/project development in Web and/or digital media. Prereq: Cons chair.

WDMD 480. Web Development Seminar and Workshop. 4 cr. Apply Web and media development concepts, principles, and practices using formal presentations and group dynamics to develop a Web-based project in a team environment. Also social, legal, and ethical issues related to using the Web. Prereq: 305, 307, and sr st.