The Interactive Media (Applied Arts) Program at Quinsigamond was established in 1993, as one of the first multi-faceted computer based programs designated for students seeking a design career in digital media in the regional marketplace.
The Interactive Media, Associate in Science Degree offers a fully integrated curriculum with state of the art computer software and hard-ware technologies. Assignments in APA designated courses utilize Macintosh computer systems to integrate with new media design and Internet and mobile technologies.
Upon completion of the program students will have spent over 2000 hours on the computer learning the foundation for proficiency in 12 design based software programs for computer generated publications in print and electronic publications.
Currently, digital design specialists utilize computer-based technologies to produce designs, symbols, typography, illustrations, animations, 3-D imagery, motion graphics, and video for use in print and electronic publications to help communicate ideas in the global marketplace.
Web publishers, print and online newspapers and magazines, ad agencies and manufacturers all use in-house or freelance digital New Media designers in the branding, promotion and sales of their products. The popularity and worldwide availability of social networking, HD television, digital video and photography, animation, and the expanding global web universe of sights and sounds are creating new and exciting career opportunities for New Media Designers.
Recently, the APA program has introduced new courses in 3-D Modeling using Maya software and Video Fundamentals. Digital multimedia production integrates and merges text, graphics, sound, animation, photography and video to create, produce and communicate a unique product branding experience.
| Prof. George Fitch Program Coordinator, Faculty gfitch@qcc.mass.edu |
Prof. Mary Gallagher Newman Ms. Gallagher Newman graduated from Norwich University and the Institute for Educational studies with an MA in Integrative Education in the Creative Arts. With a professional background in advertising design, illustration and corporate branding, Ms. Gallagher Newman travels extensively consulting for global not for profit humanitarian organizations. She attends conferences regularly and presents papers on topics ranging from cultural identity in New Media and technology in higher education. Awards and Honors: Christa McAuliffe Honor for Teaching Excellence 2006 Framingham State College, Thomas Jefferson Award Worcester Public Schools 2003
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| Prof. Roshanak Bigonah Faculty rbigonah@qcc.mass.edu |
Prof. Joanne Evans JoanneEvans attendedThe School of the Worcester Art Museum, Worcester State University and Quinsigamond Community College majoring in Art, English, and Graphic Design. She has a Masters in Education from Worcester State University. She works as a freelance graphic designer and as an author and illustrator of children’s books. Her watercolor paintings have been included in numerous regional exhibits. jroachevans.com |
Mauro DePasquale
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| Debra Roberge Staff: Lab Monitor and Tutor Contact: droberge@qcc.mass.edu |
Eddie Rath Master of Fine Arts Candidate: Interdisciplinary Studies, Time-Based Media (In Progress, Class of 2016), Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Bachelor of Arts: Communication Arts, Anthropology (2011). University of Wisconsin-Madison. |
Occupations in which our graduates are currently employed:
New Media Design (formally Graphic Design):
- Advertising Agencies
- Corporate Identity Promotion - In-house Graphic Designer
- Newspaper - Advertising & Publications
- Publishers - In-house Graphic Designer
- Graphic Design Agencies
- Printing Industry - In-house Graphic Designer
- Manufactures - In-house Graphic Designer
- Public and Community Organizations – In-house Graphic Designer
Digital Photography:
- Production Photographer for food products and various consumer products
- High school Yearbook Photographer
- Corporate Identity and yearly report photographer
- Photo retouching – color correction and manipulation
- Production specialist – development and printing
- Photo Promotional and Reproduction sales
Digital Prepress and Preflight:
- Software Specialist - File preparation
- High Resolution Scan Operator
- Color Specialist - Electronic Plate maker
- Internet File Specialist
- Digital Printing
- Software Troubleshooting
Educational Computer Lab Managers
Web page and Web site Designer / Maintainer / Administrator
- Web content provider-Video, Animation and Motion graphics
Digital Video production for Television and Internet
Gaming production and design