Standard International Pathway Program (IPP) - 2-Semester Pathway + Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Web Design and Development

Program Description

The Multimedia Web Design and Development (MWDD) program is where students learn how to build and design websites that are innovative, attractive, and easy to use, and create motion graphics, animation, and multimedia content for mobile applications and computer games. UHart's small class sizes give students the chance to really get to know their professors. Students can count on them to give academic advice, as well as access to internship opportunities.

The MWDD major gives students great flexibility with unrestricted electives allowing them to incorporate their outside interests and goals into the major. Students take classes in communication, computer science, and layout design.  UHart’s MWDD graduates work as Game developers, Web developers, Graphic designers, Mobile app developers, Network administrators, Internet marketers Software engineers, Web application programmers, and Multimedia developers.

Learning Outcomes

• Define/explain a problem and construct a concise, discerning, complete problem statement that takes into account all of the factors relevant to solving the problem.
• Identify multiple, comprehensive multimedia strategies for solving the problem within a given context.
• Analyze the problem and synthesize multiple solutions using relevant multimedia theory and applications that address the problem, each taking into account contextual factors and the ethical, logical, and cultural dimensions of the problem.
• Evaluate potential multimedia based solutions considering their feasibility, the logic base of the solution, historical perspectives, best programming practices and the impact of implementation.
• Implement a solution that fully addresses all contextual factors.
• Assess the results of a solution relative to the problem definition
• Identify and implement the optimum techniques for communicating complex information on the Web.
• Understand the primary elements of interface design and apply the principles and tools of interactive components to Rich Interactive Applications (RIAs) and standard Web pages and sites.
• Master digital graphic design tools and principles and apply them creatively and appropriately to a wide range of audiences and for different content and media.
• Master current and evolving Web languages for integrating media and user interaction in both front end and back end elements of a Web site. Included in the languages are HTML5,CSS3, VB.NET, JavaScript, ActionScript 3.0, ASO.NET, C# and PHP.
• Demonstrate through the use of technology, presentations validated by a comprehensive range of sources based on all elements of the material to be presented.
• Provide clear, accurate content that is detailed and thoroughly supports the end product.
• Supports presentation with multiple technologically expressive arguments communicating in an organized manner that fully engages the audience.
• Use a wide variety of current media, advanced information technology techniques, real world tools and visual, audio and information formats to communicate.
• Demonstrate high order reasoning and flexibility in the planning and production of the product.

International Pathway Program

Students should be advised that this is the Standard 2-Semester Pathway option for this program.

The International Pathway Program (IPP) is open to students who need to strengthen their English skills before studying a degree program in the USA. The IPP offers undergraduate students the additional support needed for their first year of university study. Students’ academic, social and personal success are ensured while in the program as they prepare to continue on to their degree.

Each semester students will take a combination of Hartford academic courses (credited) and English courses (non-credit). Course options are dependent upon the required pathway. Once students have reached the required English level, they can progress to their program at the University of Hartford.