Digital Media Technologies
Associate in Applied Science Degree Program
Computer Information Technology | Digital Media | Web Technologies
The Digital Media program prepares students for entry-level jobs in the digital design and multimedia industry. Students learn to synthesize multimedia, hypertext, computer programming, information architecture, and client/server technologies using both Internet and non-network-based media.
Through a combination of technical and general education courses, students develop skills in communication, critical thinking, and problem solving as well as interface design, multimedia formats, application programming, data architecture, and client/server technologies. The Digital Media program develops technical skills through practical applications that employ current and emerging standards and technologies.
Graduates of the Digital Media program will be prepared for employment in business, industry and government organizations as web designers, graphic artists, graphic designers, multimedia consultants, multimedia specialists, web developers, web application developers, web content engineers, web content specialists, media specialists, new media specialists, information specialists, digital media specialists, web architect/designers, animation specialists, interface designers, and many new jobs yet to be defined in this expanding field.
Since this program was approved after the Fall 2004 catalog was printed, information is not readily available in printed form. If you are interested in the program, please view or download the schedule appropriate to you.
You will learn...
- Effective Graphic Design
- Web Design and Development
- 2D and 3D Animation
- Audio and Video Production
- Interactive Multimedia and Programming
- Navigation and Information Architecture
Special Entrance Requirements:
None.
Recommended High School Courses:
Computer Applications, Algebra, English
Careers in this Field
- Web Design/Development
- Graphic Design
- Multimedia Design
- Digital Video Production
- Animation/Motion Graphics
- ...and many more
Entry-level Salaries:
$25,000 - $35,000
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Digital Media Technologies
Certificates*
*Note: These certificates are planned for the 2007-2008 catalog.
Interactive Multimedia Certificate
The Interactive Multimedia Certificate provides
training in
multiple aspects of interactive multimedia using the industry standard
software Adobe Flash. Topics will include: drawing with
Flash, using symbols, animation and motion graphics, using audio and
video, designing for interactivity and Actionscript programming.
This certificate is designed for students who have experience with computers and want to improve Flash design and programming skills. Previous experience with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and web design suggested.
| Courses |
Credit Hours |
DME 110 - Introduction to Digital Media
|
3 |
| DME 130 - Animation I |
3 |
| DME 120 - Intro to Multimedia Applications |
3 |
| DME 220 - Interactive Multimedia Programming |
3 |
| Certificate Total |
12 |
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Digital Video Certificate
The Digital Video certificate provides training in
multiple aspects of digital video and audio technologies including: creating graphics for video,
camera
and lighting techniques, capturing video, non-linear editing, and compression of audio/video media.
This certificate is designed for students who have experience with computers and want to improve digital audio and video skills.
| Courses |
Credit Hours |
| ART 171 - Computer Art I |
3 |
| ART 266 - Videography I |
3 |
| DME 140 - Introduction to Audio/Video |
3 |
| FVP 215 - Video Production I |
5 |
| DME 240 - Compression/Streaming |
3 |
| Certificate Total |
17 |
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