Graphics, Multimedia and Web Design Technology
Associate in Science Degree
Starting with the core skills of digital photography, design, and computer graphics, students receive hands-on, project-oriented instruction in web design, interactive multimedia, and desktop 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 interactive multimedia presentations including DVD, and web delivery. 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 Web Design or Graphics Design.
Multimedia students will further their core curriculum with advanced interactive design, web audio & video, 3-D animation, and desktop 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 CD-ROM, DVD, 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 Graphics, Multimedia and Web Design, students in the Multimedia track will have the opportunity to matriculate to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Digital Recording Arts (DRA).
Graphics Design
Those students who wish to concentrate on Graphics Design will be prepared for entry-level positions in a variety of digital desktop and print production environments. 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 publishing, and pre-press technology. A wide variety of industry standard software will be used. Students will also learn how to effectively integrate graphic design for web delivery.
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 Graphics 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, CD-ROM, 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 with a concentration in Graphics Design.
Program Mission, Goals and Outcomes
