Interactive Arts and Science Majors (BA)

This program is offered through the Centre for Digital Humanities

Director
Jason Hawreliak

Professors
David Hutchison

Associate Professors
Alex Christie, Jason Hawreliak

Assistant Professors
Aaron Mauro, Sarah Stang

Academic Advisor
Elizabeth Maddeux

General Information

Administrative Assistant
Clara Suba

905-688-5550 extension 3270
Thistle 269D
brocku.ca/iasc

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 Centre for Digital Humanities (CDH), which is centrally located on Brock’s main campus. The CDH 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.

Program Notes

1. Context credits must normally be completed within the first 10.0 credits.
2. Enrolment in some Interactive Arts and Science courses is restricted due to space and equipment limitations.
3. Portfolio assessment and interview may be required for students seeking to change their major to Interactive Arts and Science. The Centre will consider these requests in January and May of each year. Contact the Director for more information.
4. 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.
5. 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.