“The
CIM program really allows you to showcase your skills. Rather than
expressing my ideas on a canvas, I get to do so on a computer screen.
In the future, I can tell people I enjoy going to work. I'll actually
have a great job in the future -- one that feels like a hobby to
me.”
Brian is concurrently pursuing his bachelor of studio art with
an emphasis in multimedia at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
“The two programs complement each other, and most of my multimedia
classes transferred to UMKC.” Brian will graduate from UMKC
in spring 2004.
Brian has always been interested in multimedia development, and
found that the CIM program met his needs. “Whether you are
a graphic designer or just someone wanting to get into the profession,
you will learn to design and build some really impressive sites,
work with video, and learn about the project management side of
the business.”
Brian completed one of his favorite projects during his CIM 250
class. He and several classmates built a Web site sponsored in part
by Tri-County Mental Health. The site, go4grand.com, targets seventh
graders and helps them say no to drugs. Because of its hands-on
nature, Brian feels the program is an excellent way for someone
to further develop his or her skills, whether that person is a programmer,
graphic designer or just someone looking to change or improve their
career. As for his instructors, Brian feels they did a good job
teaching. “It shows in the quality of work I’m able
to do.”
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