Overview
Interactive Media and Communications at Quinnipiac University prepares you to design, produce and manage a range of content, but to become strong creative thinkers and visual leaders. You’ll learn principles of human-centered design to better understand and connect with a wide range of audiences, and apply design thinking strategies to solve creative, technical and business-related obstacles. Moreover, you’ll be able to craft highly effective and ethical cross-media communication strategies.
The program provides deep exploration into all aspects of media, including web design and production; social media analytics; digital audio, video and graphics; and UX and UI. A flexible elective structure allows you to customize your degree to coincide with your career goals. Certain elective sequences can lead to certifications in the areas of social media and user experience during the course of your study.
Learning outcomes
These stackable certifications are resume boosters and proof of your expertise for potential employers.Regardless of your specialty, the completion of a practice-based capstone will be central to your experience. This capstone is not a singular project, but a robust, web-based portfolio generated over time that will showcase accumulated work and the depth of your skill set. Your portfolio is an evolving thing influenced by every course and experience, and something you'll be confident to show employers in a range of fields from marketing, public relations and advertising to journalism, publishing, entertainment and health care.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Visual Design
- Motion Across Media
- Web Technologies
- Audio and Video Design
- Principals of User Experience Design
- Content Strategy
- Understanding Your Audience
- Prototyping and Testing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 21 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
The program will accept applications up to 1 or 2 weeks prior to the start
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Media Studies & Mass Media Digital Communication View 390 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Transcripts from all colleges attended, whether or not grades were earned
- Secondary school transcript with graduation date, unless an associate’s degree was earned
- Advanced placement transcripts
- International baccalaureate transcripts; International students should send official transcripts to World Education Services (WES) for certification and evaluation of credit and request that Quinnipiac University receive the results.
Tuition Fee
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International
18771 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1095 USD per credit during 21 months. -
National
18771 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1095 USD per credit during 21 months.
Living costs for Hamden
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.