University
of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College
Associate Degree
Information Technology Programs
The Associate of
Applied Science Degree in Information Technology is an interdisciplinary
academic program offered by the Schools of Business, Sciences, and
Technology. Core curriculum degree offerings from the schools provide
students with basic knowledge and skills required in Information Technology
(IT) careers. Specialized courses from each school serve as an IT Major that is
focused on one aspect of Information Technology. The Majors were developed as
seamless pathways for High School College Tech Prep graduates.
Associate of Applied Science
Degree in Information Technology with a Technical Major in Interactive Media
The School of Business offers a major in Interactive Media. Students training in this area of interactive media will become competent in creating, designing, and producing interactive media products and services. This program of study emphasizes the development of 3D Digitally-generated media. Students will use these skills to develop and produce 3D Digital media for business, training, entertainment, communications, and marketing.
Sample list of jobs available in these fields:
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Graphics |
Illustration |
3D Design |
Media Production |
Interior Design |
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Reproduction |
Technical |
Product Design |
Video & Film Production |
Exhibition Design |
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Television Graphics |
Scientific |
Model Making |
Television Production |
Museum Design |
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Computer Games |
Product Design |
Jewelry |
Animation |
Retail Trade |
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Computer Graphics |
3D Design |
Transport Design |
Design Direction |
Leisure Industry |
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Film, Theater & Television |
Computer Graphics |
Office Design |
Sample Course Sequence:
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FIRST YEAR |
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Fall |
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ART |
20104 |
Raster Graphics |
4 |
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IT |
21503 |
3D Digital Design I |
3 |
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IT |
21903 |
3D Digital Landscapes I |
3 |
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ELE |
11303 |
Introduction to Networking |
3 |
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ELE |
12303 |
Local Area Networks |
3 |
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LA |
10101 |
Freshman Success |
1 |
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Spring |
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IT |
10103 |
Int. to Information Tech. |
3 |
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ELE |
10303 |
Microcomputer Hardware |
3 |
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IT |
21603 |
3D Digital Design II |
3 |
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IT |
22003 |
3D Digital Landscapes II |
3 |
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MTH |
21403 |
Algebra |
3 |
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SECOND YEAR |
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Fall |
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ART |
20204 |
Vector Graphics |
4 |
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ENG |
11103 |
Composition I |
3 |
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IT |
21703 |
3D Digital Animation I |
3 |
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IT |
22103 |
3D Digital Arts |
3 |
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IT |
22203 |
Special Project in 3D Digital Design |
3 |
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HPE |
10101 |
Human Wellness |
1 |
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Spring |
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COM |
11103 |
Fund. Of Speech |
3 |
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COM |
11202 |
Listening |
2 |
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ENG |
21403 |
Business & Technical Writing |
3 |
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IT |
21803 |
3D Digital Animation II |
3 |
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IT |
22303 |
3D Digital Design Portfolio (Capstone) |
3 |
| MTH | 21403 | Intro to Statistics | 4 |
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Total Credits |
67 |
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