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IDM

30 courses with the subject IDM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

IDM 100Introduction to Web Development3.0

This is an entry level course for non-interactive digital media majors that introduces students to the process of managing online content as well as how to define the presentation styles and interaction modes for the user through the use of a content management system.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 101History of Web Development3.0

This course explores all aspects of web development including the foundations of web technologies, formulation of web standards and how the individual web surfer's wants and needs have changed over time. Also discussed will be ground-breaking websites and the evolution of interface design for the web.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 211User Interface Design I3.0

This course covers the design, prototyping, and evaluation of graphical user interfaces by exploring topics like human capabilities, input technologies, heuristic evaluation, and design methods, principles and rules. We will learn how to design aesthetically pleasing user interfaces, covering important design principles (learnability, visibility, error prevention, efficiency, and visual design) and the human capabilities that motivate them (including perception, motor skills, color vision, attention, and human error).

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 212User Interface Design II3.0

This course builds upon the topics covered in User Interface Design I by exploring advanced topics of graphical user interface design for desktop, mobile, and touch screen devices.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 213Interaction Design3.0

This course is a study of interaction design. You will explore principles, patterns and process for interaction design, define the structure and behavior of interactive systems and how these can be used to create meaningful relationships between people and the products and services that they use.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 214Human Factors Engineering3.0

Discusses ways of applying psychological and physiological principles to the design of interactive systems, products, processes, and systems to address human capabilities and limitations in ways that ensure safety, effectiveness, and ease of use.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 215User Experience Design I3.0

In this course, students learn to identify and implement the elements required to create incredible digital experiences. Through the application of user-centered design practices, students will develop predictive and enjoyable designs based on a holistic consideration of users’ experience. Topics covered in this course include brand personality, research strategies, content strategy, information architecture, and usability.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 216User Experience Design II3.0

This course focuses on taking prototypes from User Design I and creating fully functioning web apps. Students will create and execute a full production pipeline and learn to incorporate User Design practices along the way.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 221Web Design I3.0

This course is a comprehensive overview of the design, creation, delivery and maintenance of functional, standards-based content on the Internet. Students will learn the aesthetics of web design alongside the underlying markup languages. They will critically evaluate web design quality, learn how to create and maintain quality web sites, and learn about accessibility and web design standards, and why they are important.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 222Web Design II3.0

This course builds upon the topics covered in Web Authoring I by exploring advanced web development topics and current industry best practices.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 231Scripting for Interactive Digital Media I3.0

This course explores modern client-side scripting languages that interact with the user, control the browser, communicate asynchronously, and alter document content and functionality.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 232Scripting for Interactive Digital Media II3.0

This course explores modern server-side technologies for Internet based delivery of dynamic content that connect to and manipulate database content. Students learn how to build interactive, data-driven products.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 240Interactive Graphics3.0

In this course, students learn how to use modern development techniques to create responsive and scalable two-dimensional graphics with support for interactivity and dynamic animation. Topics include styling and transforming vector graphics, raster graphics, and text where the implementation takes future growth into consideration.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 241Microinteractions3.0

In this course, students learn to identify and implement the elements required to create incredible digital experiences. Through the application of user-experience design practices, students will develop predictive and enjoyable interactive designs based on a holistic consideration of users’ experience. Topics covered in this course include brand personality, content strategy, information architecture, and usability.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 245Web Game Design3.0

Examines multimedia-authoring tools used to create interactive games. Students learn real world production techniques as they master advanced game design concepts.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 250Content Management Systems3.0

Students set up a content management system and develop a custom theme. Includes project planning, organizing and maintaining a quality code base.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 311User Interface Design for Immersive Media3.0

This course explores the nature of user interface design when applied to immersive media hardware, including Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality headsets.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 331WebVR3.0

This course explores ways to deliver virtual reality experiences via a web browser.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 361Interactive App Design I3.0

Focuses on creating user experiences optimized for mobile devices. Students learn to build unique web applications that take advantage modern mobile capabilities. Special consideration is given to limited screen real estate, low bandwidth Internet access, no Internet access, and touch screen devices.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 362Interactive App Design II3.0

This course builds upon the topics covered in Mobile Interactive Design I by exploring how to convert web-based applications into cross-platform native applications for mobile devices. Special consideration is given to incorporating functionality that is currently unavailable in web-based applications.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 363Interactive App Design III3.0

This course explores ways to deliver and test native mobile application prototypes using IDE’s (integrated Development Environments).

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 364Interactive App Design IV3.0

Learn how to build and test dynamic web application prototypes using event driven JavaScript languages.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 371Interactive Digital Media Workshop I3.0

This course explores the developing or redesigning a successful interactive digital experience. Students work in team environments to analyze project requirements, develop a strategy for development, and utilize their design skills to present their findings to the client.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 372Interactive Digital Media Workshop II3.0

This course builds upon the topics covered in Interactive Digital Media Workshop II by continuing to work in a team environment to building a high-fidelity interactive digital media prototype with a focus on usability testing.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 381Experimental Interactive Technologies3.0

This course focuses on researching new innovations in experimental digital media technologies.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 382Internet of Things3.0

This course uses an open approach to enable quick and seamless interactions with physical objects and locations via web protocols.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 401Professional Practices in Interactive Digital Media3.0

This course will provide a broad overview of the practices of all areas included in the fields related to interactive digital media, including: organizational structure and roles, client communication and creative process, needs assessment, brief writing, brainstorming, concept development, pitches, pricing, proposals and presentations.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 402Validating Product Ideas3.0

This course will teach students how to design, implement, and measure multichannel experiences with greater impact for customers, businesses, and society.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 417User Research Methodologies3.0

Understanding the user is the fundamental backbone of User Experience Design. This course will teach students how to construct, implement and analyze user interviews in a way that will allow them to gain deep insights into their target audience.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
IDM 418Storytelling for User Experience Design3.0

Students will learn how to use stories to understand the user, his/her goals and objectives, explain research, and describe design concepts.

Subject
IDM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu

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