The Armstrong Institute for Interactive Media Studies (AIMS) at Miami University examines how digital technology transforms traditional fields of study. AIMS offers a variety of curricular options for students including minors, co-majors, and international programs. A key part of the AIMS curriculum is the capstone practicum Armstrong Interactive, where students work in teams on projects for paying clients.

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2. Glenn Platt, co-Director Peg Faimon, co-Director Joint Faculty: Jim Coyle, Marketing/AIMS Sean Duncan, SEHS/AIMS Lindsay Grace, SFA/AIMS Jim Porter, English/AIMS Jacob Tonski, Art/AIMS Afflilate Faculty: Michael Bailey-Van Kuren, Engineering Michele Dickey, Education John Humphries, Architecture Laura Mandell, English Heidi McKee, English Jason Palmeri, English Lisa Santucci, Libraries Huatong Sun, English faculty

3. The Armstrong Institute for Interactive Media Studies (AIMS) examines how digital technology is transformingtraditional areas of inquiry. AIMS is committed to rich interactive experiences that empower individuals and organizations to experiment, innovate, and collaborate, while preparing students for the challenges and opportunities that interactive media presents. The AIMS community seeks to overcome existing organizational and geographical barriers to innovation and interaction by building radical multi-disciplinary connections within and outside Miami University. Through problem-based learning, engagement with industry and community organizations, and team-based projects, student learn how to apply their theoretical knowledge to innovative digital solutions for society, emphasizing the relevance of a liberal education in today’s rapidly evolving environment. mission

4. To bridge academia, industry, community organizations & society To provide hands-on experience in real-world contexts To enable team-based, process-driven work from diverse perspectives To develop practical applications with theoretical expertise To explore and repurpose existing and emerging media principles

5. AIMS offers various levels of curricular involvement for Miami students: IMS Thematic Sequence (9 hrs.) IMS Minor (19 hrs.) IMS Game Studies Minor (18 hrs.) IMS Co-Major (36 hrs.) International Programs (6–8 hrs.) The AIMS capstone practicum, Armstrong Interactive, is offered in multiple sections each semester, and internationally in the summer. (China, Ireland, France, Spain and Scandinavia) The following pages showcase examples of Armstrong Interactive projects for various paying client partners. curriculum

6. Client: Convergys Charge: To design an operations dashboard intended to monitor the status of daily operations. projects

7. Client: Hewlett-Packard for P&G Charge: To redesign an online training in information technology for all new hires globally. projects

8. Client: Cardinal Healthcare Charge: To create an online resource for employees to learn more about Cardinal Healthcare’s diverse holdings. projects

9. Client: Miami University Charge: To develop a multimedia tool to assist Development Officers with rich media – visuals, sound and content to enhance the connection between donor and Miami. projects

10. Client: Taft Museum of Art Charge: To create a complete web presence for the museum, including an online store, interactive calendar and collections database. projects

11. Client: Gensler Charge: To redesign and re-architecture the Gensler intranet for improved aesthetics, usability and functionality. projects

12. Client: An Entrepreneur Charge: To create and brand an interactive career planning tool. projects

13. Client: P&G Charge: To design a knowledge management tool for P&G’s Consumer Knowledge Management division. projects