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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Digital Humanities | Museum Studies
Area of study
Arts | Humanities
Minor
Web Technologies and Cloud Computing | Digital Communication and Multimedia | Digital Marketing | Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | Digital Arts and Multimedia Design
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The Certificate in Digital Classics is a 15-credit program that equips students with skills in digital media creation, programming, and research methods in the field of Digital Classics. The program is offered online and on-campus and prepares students for careers in digital humanities, cultural heritage management, museum studies, education, and media and entertainment.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Certificate in Digital Classics consists of 15 credits across five courses:
- COSC 1901: New Media Tools (3 credits): This course introduces students to the fundamentals of digital media creation, including multimedia production, web design, and digital imaging.
- COSC 1902: Coding Techniques (3 credits): This course provides students with the basic programming skills needed to build digital applications and interact with digital data.
- CLAS 2706: The Ancient World in Modern Popular Media (3 credits): This course explores how the ancient world is represented in contemporary popular media, such as film, television, and video games.
- CLAS 3426: Research Tools and Methods in Digital Classics (3 credits): This course introduces students to the research tools and methods used in the field of Digital Classics, including digital text analysis, 3D modeling, and virtual reality.
- CLAS 4426: Digital Classics Research Design Project (3 credits): This capstone course allows students to apply the skills and knowledge they have acquired in the program to a research project of their own design.
Other:
The Certificate in Digital Classics is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue careers in a variety of fields, including:
- Digital humanities: Students can use their skills to analyze and interpret digital data related to the ancient world, or to create new digital resources for researchers and educators.
- Cultural heritage management: Students can use their skills to document and preserve cultural heritage sites, or to develop educational programs about the ancient world.
- Museum studies: Students can use their skills to create interactive exhibits or to develop digital resources for museum visitors.
- Education: Students can use their skills to teach about the ancient world in a variety of settings, including schools, museums, and online.
- Media and entertainment: Students can use their skills to create educational or entertainment content about the ancient world, such as documentaries, video games, or websites. Students interested in pursuing a career in Digital Classics should consult with a career advisor to identify specific career paths that align with their interests and skills. Additionally, the program's website states that it is "offered online and on-campus" and that "courses are typically offered in the fall and winter semesters."
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