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 or 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.

North Central College exhibits artwork of four students April 6 through May 3

Artwork of four North Central College students is featured in the monthlong exhibit “Digital Design.”

North Central forensics places third in state, sets record for national qualifiers

North Central College students win 12 awards at state championship forensic tournament, set program record for national contest by qualifying in 29 events.

North Central College to host Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering competition

North Central College will host sectional contest March 14 in the Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) Academic Challenge.

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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 Inc / Speedi-Sign, 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, Future Ceuticals, Momence, IL
Graphic designer, Fastsigns, Naperville
Intern, Flavorchem, Downers Grove, IL

Ryan Shreve

Interactive Media Studies major

Ryan Shreve visited North Central as a high school junior and knew right away the College was a good fit. “From my first step on campus, I was drawn by its beauty and the kind, outgoing, friendly personality of each student and faculty member I passed. It was as if I had known them for years,” Ryan says.

During his first year, Ryan’s involvement on campus included working as a marketing intern in the College’s athletic department. A highlight was helping with the department’s breast cancer awareness initiatives. “I organized and ran a breast cancer awareness weekend for Cardinal Athletics, with help from many students and organizations,” Ryan says. “From the 22 Sports, 1 Team Fighting...

Klariza Alvaran

Interactive Media Studies major

Klariza came to college with a plan: graduate as quickly as possible and get a job. That all changed when she joined The Chronicle student newspaper and discovered a new passion in journalism. She took writing classes while working with the newspaper’s editorial staff and is serving as co-editor-in-chief.

Along the way, she added a major in interactive media studies (IMS) with a focus in convergent media.

“Any track in IMS is great, but I liked the journalism focus of the convergent track.” Klariza’s success in the IMS program has opened doors, including a summer internship for the U.S. Olympic Committee in Colorado Springs and in product management with a Fortune 100 company.

“I’m no...

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...

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