Associate in Science Degree
The Graphics, Multimedia and Web Design Technology associate degree programs prepare students for entry-level positions in a variety of emerging digital media and desktop production environments. The underlying goal of visual creativity is central to all of the technology coursework, and each student will produce and design a personal “brand” to package and promote his or her portfolio.
Multimedia and Web Design
Starting with the core skills of digital photography and digital graphic design, students receive hands-on, project-oriented instruction in web design, interactive multimedia, branding, and e-publishing. A wide variety of 2D and 3D animation software is also integrated into the program.
Students also learn how to most effectively use digital audio and video clips for multimedia presentations, web delivery, and social media.
After completing the first three core quarters of the combined track, students will choose to finish their last three quarters with a specialized track in either Multimedia or Graphic Design. Multimedia students will further their core curriculum with interactive design, web audio and video, 3-D animation, and electronic publishing. Students will create projects on their own or in teams with each student assuming responsibility for the production process. Student projects will be deployed via cloud or web server.
A digital portfolio of each student’s projects will be accumulated throughout the entire program. Off-campus cooperative work experience may also be gained during the sixth quarter.
Students will graduate with an Associate in Science Degree in Graphics, Multimedia and Web Design with a concentration in Multimedia.
Upon completion of the Associate in Science Degree in Multimedia and Web Design, students in the Multimedia track will have the opportunity to enter the Bachelor of Science Degree in Digital Recording Arts (DRA) Technology
Graphic Design
The Graphic Design associate degree program prepares students for entry-level positions in a variety of digital desktop and e-publishing environments. Students will also learn how to effectively integrate graphic design for web interfaces. The program begins with the core skills of design theory, digital photography, and computer graphics. Students receive hands-on, project-oriented instruction in typography, graphic design, web design, desktop e-publishing, pre-press technology, and personal branding. A wide variety of industry standard software will be used.
After completing the first three core quarters of the combined track, students will choose to finish their last three quarters with a specialized track in Graphic Design. Students create projects individually or in teams, with each student assuming responsibility for the production process. Student projects will be deployed via printed media, cloud, or web server.
A portfolio of each student’s projects will be developed throughout the entire program. Off-campus cooperative work experience may also be obtained during the sixth quarter.
Students will graduate with an Associate in Science Degree in Graphics, Multimedia and Web Design (GMW) with a concentration in Graphic Design.
Related: Digital Recording Arts
Program Mission, Goals, and Outcomes
Program Mission
The Graphics, Multimedia and Web Design Technology (GMW) associate program prepares students for entry-level positions in a variety of creative emerging media environments. Starting with core design skills, all students receive hands-on project-oriented instruction in graphics, web design, multimedia, and ePublishing. Each student will also design and produce a personal “brand” to package and present their portfolios. A variety of 2D and 3D animation software is also integrated into the tracks.
After completing the first three core quarters of the combined track, students choose to finish their last three quarters with a specialized track in either Multimedia, or Graphic Design. Multimedia students follow their core curriculum with web animation, web audio & video, 3-D animation, ePublishing, social media marketing, and web content management.
The Graphic Design students follow their core curriculum with advanced Photoshop, advanced digital photography, advanced ePublishing, branding, and packaging design.
Both tracks also offer an off-campus cooperative work experience option, which may be taken during the sixth quarter.
Students graduate with an Associate in Science Degree in Multimedia and Web Design with a specialization in either Multimedia, or Graphic Design.
Program Goals
1. The GMW programs provide learning opportunities for students to acquire the theoretical knowledge, applicable skills and attitude necessary to function as an entry-level multimedia, web, or graphic designer.
2. The GMW programs instill in students the ability to continue with life-long learning, digital desktop creativity, and professional growth.
3. The GMW programs prepare students to create projects on their own or in teams with each student assuming responsibility for the production process.
4. The GMW programs prepare students to create and maintain their digital portfolio deployed via cloud, or web server.
Program Outcomes – Multimedia and Web Design
Graduates of this program should be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of various multimedia, web, and ePublishing software applications to build project specific content.
2. Recognize effective vs. ineffective elements of design.
3. Understand and practice respect for copyright laws and regulations as they pertain to digital creation.
4. Demonstrate effective oral, visual, and written communication with supervisors, colleagues, clients (e.g. instructors), and intended audience.
5. Demonstrate effective planning, strategizing, and budgeting, of project production.
Courses Offered
Associate in Science Degree - Multimedia Concentration Curriculum
- MWD 100 Digital Imaging
- MWD 112 Digital Graphics
- MWD 123 Design I
- MWD 110 Introduction to Web Design
- MWD 223 Design II
- GXD 201 Intro to Typography
- MWD 131 Web Animation
- SE 122 XHTML
- GXD 102 Digital Illustration
- MWD 120 Desktop Video Production
- MWD 124 2-D Animation
- MWD 129 Project Planning and Estimating
- MWD 141 Design III
- MWD 231 Digital Publishing
- MWD 252 3D Animation
- MWD 214 Flash II
- MWD 272 Associate Portfolio
- MWD 280 Cooperative Work Experience
- MWD 251 Special Topics: Multimedia
- HU240 Modern Art and Design
- AR203 Intro to Drawing
Associate in Science Degree - Graphic Design Concentration Curriculum
- MWD 100 Digital Imaging
- MWD 112 Digital Graphics
- MWD 123 Design I
- MWD 110 Introduction to Web Design
- MWD 223 Design II
- GXD 201 Intro to Typography
- MWD 131 Web Animation
- SE 122 XHTML
- GXD 102 Digital Illustration
- GXD 212 Digital Graphics II
- MWD 129 Project Planning & Estimating
- GXD 205 Photography II
- MWD 231 Digital Publishing I
- MWD 141 Design III
- GXD 200 Digital Pre-press
- GXD 232 Digital Publishing II
- GXD 270 Associate Portfolio
- GXD 233 Packaging Design
- MWD 280 Cooperative Work Experience
- HU240 Modern Art and Design
- AR203 Intro to Drawing
