The MWD² major offers many specializations for students that range from multimedia to network administration. To learn about each specialization and the courses that are involved, please click the name.
Network Management
The network management specialization focuses on management
of network support personnel. The network manager will have
some of the skills and background of the network administrator,
but will also be involved in the broader issues of network
support and configuration.
Network Administration
The network administration specialization helps to prepare
the student to become a system administrator (or sysadmin).
Typically, this person manages the support of the day-to-day
activities of the network, installs applications and backup
systems, monitors the environment and performs trouble-shooting
activities.
Multimedia Production
This specialization is for those interested in the
integration of multiple media sources, such as A/V, graphics
and animation as a means to convey a message. Multimedia
personnel define, coordinate and facilitate the production
of multimedia projects; write multimedia project proposals
and communicate with all users and sites across a variety
of platforms.
Media Arts
This specialization is for those interested in designing
content for web pages and working with a variety of mediums.
Responsibilities of those working in Media Arts includes
the design and coordination of editorial illustrations and
creative artwork for publications, the development of interpretive
themes that convey ideas and information and the creation of
graphic presentations that communicate mood, emphasis, insight,
view point, and similar visual impressions.
Advertising
This specialization is for those interested in
business and web advertisement. Web advertising involves
the plan and copyright editorials for client web sites,
creation of advertisements and on-line marketing campaigns,
and the management of new web content projects.
Marketing
This specialization is for those interested in
business and web marketing. Web marketing involves
budget forecasting, the measurement of marketing effectiveness,
and the design of analytic strategies using research techniques.
Human Computer Interface (HCI)
This specialization is for those interested in
the practical application of design methodologies to real-world
graphical user and web interfaces.
Create Your Own
Students can create their own specialization with a
particular interest such as Human Computer Interaction, video
Production and Sound Technology.