B.S. in Applied Engineering and Technology - Digital Media Technologies Technical Concentration

The applied engineering and technology program provides a broad education that emphasizes the study of materials, processes, and management. The program is designed to prepare technical or technical management-oriented professionals for employment in business, industry, and government. Individuals interested in working with people, materials, and processes will find applied engineering technology provides an excellent foundation for a challenging career. Students will have the opportunity to: learn the concepts of applied engineering and related technologies in areas of robotics, automation, mechanical, construction, energy, manufacturing, computer integration, digital media, and web design/development; obtain knowledge and skills through hands-on learning in innovative laboratory facilities and through internships; research emerging technologies with faculty mentors through applied projects; participate in student-led professional organizations; join one of the most established programs on campus with an extensive alumni base in industry and academia. The digital media technologies technical concentration is designed to provide students graduating with a B.S. in Applied Engineering and Technology with the knowledge and skills necessary to function in the printing and publishing industries, and in imaging and web technology careers. Coursework does include photography, digital printing, multimedia and web technology as listed below. A minimum of 15 semester hours of coursework is required and may be selected from the following list: AET 1363 - graphic communication technologies, AET 2123 - digital photography and imaging, AET 3343 - digital media technologies, AET 4333 - trends in digital media technology, AET 4353 - print and digital media production, AET 4123 - advanced digital photography, AET 4813 - advanced digital media technologies, AET 4863 - packaging technologies, AET 4865 - digital media publishing technologies and AET 4953 - color management technologies.