This program is offered through the Department of Digital Humanities.
For current contact information and a list of faculty and administration related to this program, please visit Interactive Arts and Science Program - Department of Digital Humanities
To reach your academic advisor, please visit Find Your Advisor - Academic Advising (brocku.ca)
The Interactive Arts and Science (IASC) program focuses on the intersection of digital technologies and the humanities. The program prepares the next generation of digital media innovators and scholars.
The IASC program is offered through the Department of Digital Humanities (DDH), which is centrally located on Brock’s main campus. The DDH features a wide range of media production facilities that IASC students can utilize in order to achieve their scholarly and creative goals.
The IASC program features academic and hands-on experiences that blend theory and practice. Students explore digital and interactive tools for analyzing, representing and visualizing ideas across disciplinary subjects.
IASC students can choose from a wide selection of courses that focus on interactive media, its theoretical foundations and underlying production methods. Several courses are cross-listed with other academic programs at Brock. There are also directed project courses and an internship option that allow students to gain credit for learning experiences outside the formal classroom.
The IASC program is highly individualized. IASC students can pursue an Honours or Pass Major, a Combined Major or a Minor program of study. Students can also focus their IASC studies on one of four concentration areas.
Most courses are taught in small groups. The IASC program is designed to maximize choice and flexibility so that students can personalize their programs of study. There are also opportunities to collaborate with others, including faculty members and industry experts, on scholarly and interactive media projects.
Concurrent BA IASC/BEd
The Department of Digital Humanities and the Faculty of Education co-operate in offering a Concurrent BA Interactive Arts and Science (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate program which combines the BA Interactive Arts and Science (Honours) program with the BEd teacher education program for students interested in teaching at the Junior/Intermediate level (grades 4-10.) Refer to the Education - Concurrent BA Interactive Arts and Science (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate) program listing for further information.
Program Notes
- Context credits must normally be completed within the first 10.0 credits.
- Enrolment in some Interactive Arts and Science courses is restricted due to space and equipment limitations.
- Portfolio assessment and interview may be required for students seeking to change their major to Interactive Arts and Science. The DDH will consider these requests in January and May of each year. Contact the Chair for more information.
- Non-majors and those without a declared minor in Interactive Arts and Science may enroll in a maximum of one IASC studio course without a portfolio.
- In 20 credit degree programs a maximum of eight credits may be numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99; at least three credits must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above; at least three credits must be numbered 3(alpha) 90 or above; and the remaining credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above.
In 15 credit degree programs a maximum of eight credits may be numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99; at least three credits must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above; and the remaining credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above.
In some circumstances, in order to meet university degree and program requirements, more than 15 or 20 credits may be taken.
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