Interactive Media Studies

Why choose interactive media studies at North Central College?

There’s no limit to what you can do in the graphic arts, video production, Web design and other media at North Central. Our top-notch facilities feature a chroma key (green screen) studio in the newly renovated Meiley-Swallow Hall, which is also stocked with the latest computer technology. Guided by our exceptional faculty, you’ll learn to communicate effectively in virtually any medium using principles of art, computer science, broadcasting, journalism, English and other fields.

You can also:

Choose from among three tracks of study: graphic arts, interactive media technology and convergent media.
Obtain hands-on experience in creative design and production.
Forge corporate connections that can lead to valuable experiences in paid internships and jobs.

Aiste Kairys earns 2012 Outstanding Major in Interactive Media Studies Award

Aiste Kairys of Naperville was awarded the 2012 Outstanding Major in Interactive Media Studies Award during Honors Day May 15 at North Central College.

Jonathan Rascher earns Outstanding Majors in Computer Science, Mathematics awards

Jonathan Rascher of Bartlett was recognized with two academic awards during Honors Day May 15 at North Central College.

Film Central presents national premiere of “Littlest Nomads” May 10

Film Central, North Central’s indie/social-change film series, features national premiere screening of “Littlest Nomads,” giving voice to homeless children.

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Internships

Intern, Naperville Community Television
Intern, Wizdom Systems Inc., Naperville
Sports news intern, Fox News Chicago
Interactive media manager, The Union, Naperville
Graphic designer, Sightmark Signs Inc, Naperville
Gaming Website editor, GamesRadar/Future US, South San Francisco, CA
Web developer, Automotive Internet Media, La Grange, IL
Production design, Sourcebooks Inc., Naperville
Interactive media studies in food marketing, Futureceuticals, Momence, IL
Graphic designer, Fastsigns, Naperville
Intern, Flavorchem, Downers Grove, IL

Feature

Kelly Rivard

Interactive media studies major

Kelly Rivard's roots in rural Illinois has given her a deep appreciation for agriculture. The graphic design track within IMS is giving her expertise with video production, social media and the Internet—which can benefit farmers and agriculture organizations—to forge her career. “The challenge is to help farmers gain access to the current technologies,” she says. “Some still have dial-up Internet access.”

She’s already become a video editor and is pursuing an English minor to polish her writing skills. Kelly has interned with AgChat Foundation, which teaches farmers and ranchers how social media can reach consumers; and also for the Illinois Corn Marketing Board and NutraHealth Media, a marketing company for health foods. “North Central gives you opportunities and you can build your career from there,” she says.

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