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DIGITAL IMAGE MANAGEMENT
Program of Study 

This program of study is intended to prepare graduates who will assume leadership roles.  It is designed to produce experts in the field of Digital Image Management.  Graduates will be able to manage all aspects of digital images from production and organization to copyright and network design.  The program includes the production of digital images, digital information database creation and management of digital information are important skill sets for current and future library and museum information professionals.  In addition, the program prepares individuals to assume positions as experts in the broader markets of libraries, archives and information centers.  An integral part of the educational experience for the students enrolled in the program is the opportunity to work as interns at area museums, archives and information centers. 

Required Core Courses (9 Hours)
SLIS 5000 - Introduction to Information Professionals
SLIS 5200 - Introduction to Information Organization
SLIS 5600 - Introduction to Information and Access Retrieval 

Program of Study Core (12 Hours)
SLIS 5715 - Digital Imaging for Information Professionals (required each semester)
SLIS 5090 - Practicum and Field Study (6 hours, not for degree credit)

Electives Group I (12 Hours)
SLIS 5205 - Information Indexing, Abstracting and Retrieval
SLIS 5223 - Metadata and Networked Information Organization & Retrieval
SLIS 5711 - Internet Applications for Information Professionals 
SLIS 5713 - Telecommunications for Information Professionals
SLIS 5714 - Website Development and Maintenance
SLIS 5716 - Web Administration for Information Professionals
SLIS 5960 - Copyright and Software Licensing

Electives Group II (3 Hours)
ART  5390 - Seminar in Art Museum
ART  5560 - Seminar in Art Museum Education
ART  4175 - Multi-Media for Artists and Designers

Capstone Experience

In addition to the capstone requirement for the MLS, students will build a portfolio of work during the program of study and produce at least one publishable paper.

Required Proficiencies

Computer Literacy: May be satisfied by testing, experience, or course work such as SLIS 5710, Information Technology.

Schedule

Electives in Group I & II may be substituted with permission of advisor.