AU, Augusta Tech be part of forces on data know-how system

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta University and Augusta Specialized Higher education are teaming up to supply a new software providing a pathway to an data technological know-how diploma.

The plan will allow learners in Augusta Tech’s Affiliate of Used Science in Cybersecurity plan transfer to AU to generate a Bachelor of Science in Info Technological innovation.

“The have to have for cybersecurity industry experts is only growing across the condition and nation. Cooperation in between institutions of higher training is vital as we get ready the pupils of today to grow to be the workforce of tomorrow,” said Augusta College President Brooks A. Keel, PhD. “We are grateful to Augusta Specialized College for an ongoing and developing partnership with AU’s College of Pc and Cyber Sciences and the Ga Cyber Center as we uphold Augusta’s status as the cyber funds of Georgia.”

Leaders from both equally establishments helped kick off the new application.

Cyber college students from each universities get courses at the Ga Cyber Centre. As component of the collaborative ecosystem, an onsite internship coordinator will work with pupils to support them protected internship chances with sector associates.

AU launching visual storytelling application

Beginning in fall 2022, Augusta College will get started giving a new Bachelor of Wonderful Arts in Digital and Visible Storytelling.

Dr. Wesley Kisting, associate dean of the Pamplin Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at AU, announced that the Board of Regents of the College Method of Ga officially permitted this new software on Aug. 10.

Kisting described that this distinct BFA in film and electronic storytelling is diverse from a lot of other programs across the country.

“This is not a conventional film or theater diploma like a lot of individuals could possibly think searching at the curriculum, which features a whole lot of film and theater components,” Kisting reported. “It also incorporates some anthropology, resourceful writing and communication courses. So, it is made as an interdisciplinary program that is really geared in direction of students who are now growing up in just, what is called, the creator financial system.”

The creator economic system is an economic design wherever articles creators amass huge followings by means of social media and can directly make money from their audience, Kisting explained.

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