Study of the wide variety of ways that technology is used in everyday life, as well as, how our lives are impacted by our daily technological choices. Our society would not exist without the aid of technology, and our dependence upon technological devices for the management and communication of every facet of our lives is paramount. Topics covered include the technological impact upon such themes as: religion, politics, entertainment, healthcare, education, sports, social media, and business.

This course will engage in critical thinking as to the intent of cell phone cameras in our culture and provide theory to support some discourse on responsible use of such devices while also providing instruction on maximizing both picture and video usage of these cell phones to fully engage, appreciate, and capitalize on the values of such in the fields camera functions & operation, workflow, cell phone photo apps, and photoshopping/editing images with phone apps.

This course is an introductory course to the world of interactive and digital media design. The focus will be on creating interactive experiences that are both functional and engaging. This will be approached from various points-of-view: design, usability, technique, and entertainment. Students will explore ways of constructing types of digital media and consider aesthetic, technical, and social effects of this work.

Discover the strategies to becoming a successful social media influencer. This course is designed to equip students with the skills to master content creation, understand audience analysis and become brand ambassadors. Students will study numerous social media influencers, examining their achievements and setbacks. Additionally, students will explore social media platforms and understand how each platform can drive a personal brand. Key topics include finding your niche, crafting impactful, entertaining and insightful content, creating a brand identity, and understanding analytics. Practical exercises, social media influencer guest speakers and case studies will guide students in applying these concepts to their own social media platforms.

This course focuses on the language, form, presentation value, and effective communication of email, business and corporate websites, blogs, wikis, microblogs and professional social networking sites as a response to and in continued anticipation of cultural shift to on-line self-sufficiency.

This course guides students through the creative and technical process of writing, illustrating, and publishing a children’s book. Students will explore the unique elements of writing for a young audience, including age-appropriate storytelling, language choice, and theme development. Using AI tools, they will generate illustrations and enhance their creative expression. The course also provides hands-on experience with the publishing process, from manuscript development to layout, design, and self-publication. By the end of the semester, each student will produce and publish a complete children’s book, gaining not only authorship credit but also a valuable addition to their professional portfolio.

An introduction to the variety of digital publishers covering Philadelphia culture, the characteristics of art and culture reviews and review-essays, researching and meeting the standards for a particular web publication, exploring Philadelphia’s cultural scene independently, and reflecting on the relationship between suburban campuses like Immaculata and the city of Philadelphia. All assignments will contribute to a course website.

Step into the dynamic world of digital storytelling with our Vodcast and Podcast Production course. This course is designed to cover everything from content creation, scriptwriting, audio and video editing, branding, marketing strategies, interviewing and recording. Students will also gain insights into ethical considerations, as well as techniques for analyzing audience feedback to consistently improve and expand their work.

This course explores the connection between rhetoric, public advocacy and deliberation, and digital media. The nature of public speech and communication has been fundamentally transformed as it becomes more difficult to separate our digital, online selves from our offline selves. Our daily lives are infused with digital technologies that continue to fully saturated our culture. From smartphones and watches, to smart-homes, tablets, and interactive videogame consoles, this digital conditionality, whether positive or negative, has serious implications for who we are, how we communicate, and how we construct real and digital identities. This course examines our relationship with our technologies, the impact of digital technologies, what kind of skills are required to be effective and affective digital citizens, and the layers of digital existence. This course also examines a variety of digital media as it intersects with theories of rhetoric. Students will also have the opportunity to exp

The first of two courses in the IDM Capstone sequence, and to be followed by IDM 420. This course requires students to conduct rigorous research into an area of interest within Interactive Digital Multimedia, and to devise a project that demostrates that research. Students are expected to implement a series of proofs-of-concept and ultimately write a thorough proposal for the project they will execute in the second semester of the IDM sequence, IDM 420. (Capstone)