Interactive Media

Using technology to communicate.

Interactive Media

Interactive Media is an interdisciplinary program combining Multimedia Communication, Graphic Design, and Computer Science.

Technology has changed how we communicate with each other, within groups, and in society, and it will only continue to evolve. Simpson is one of only two schools in Iowa to offer this major, which combines graphic art, multi-media communication, and computer programming to create interactive media for communication with an audience.

Students who major in Interactive Media will learn to create and work with digital media applications that are aesthetically pleasing, communicate the intended message, react to user input, and store, retrieve and process information.

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Why Simpson College for Interactive Media?

Career Ready

Our graduates are prepared to launch successful careers and make an immediate impact in the workforce. Here are a few examples of where Simpson alumni are building their careers:

DLH Grafx
Local 5 News
Missouri Valley JATC
Two Rivers Marketing
Clear Lake Mirror Reporter
Mediacom Communications
Wells Fargo

Explore Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

Interested in the unique opportunities the department has to offer? See more opportunities and experiences that will shape your future at Simpson.

ID Magazine

Join a team of creative storytellers to produce two print magazines each academic year. Collaborate with students from a variety of majors to bring Simpson’s stories to life through compelling design, photography, writing, and visual storytelling while building professional portfolio pieces and real-world publishing experience.

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The Simpsonian

Join the team behind the nation’s oldest continually published student newspaper and help tell the stories that shape the Simpson community. Whether you’re interested in graphic design, photography, writing, social media, or multimedia storytelling, you’ll gain hands-on experience creating content for an award-winning publication. As a member of The Simpsonian, you’ll build your portfolio, collaborate with a talented team, and develop real-world skills while contributing to a publication recognized by the Associated Collegiate Press, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, the Iowa College Media Association, and the Iowa Newspaper Foundation.