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Digital Media Communication (Associate in Applied Science Degree)
63 credit hours.
Students completing the digital media communications degree in Applied Science program will have a number of opportunities in various fields. Currently, companies are expanding their Web presence, and graduates of this program will be well prepared to help in that effort. The skills and concepts covered in this program are valued by any business with a Web presence, as well as the traditional creators and broadcasters of media.
General Education Core Requirements:
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 101 | Introduction to Oral Communications | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective* | 3-4 | |
| Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science or Humanities Elective | 3 |
Required Core:
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 104 | Basic Drawing | 3 |
| BUSN 230 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| CSCI 101 | Introduction to Computer Information Science | 4 |
| DMED 101 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| DMED 110 | Web Page Development | 3 |
| DMED 120 | Computer Imaging and Design | 3 |
Program Options (complete ONE program option listed below):
Option 1: Web Media Designer
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DMED 145 | Video Production | 3 |
| DMED 150 | Interactive Digital Media | 3 |
| DMED 160 | Web Server Administration | 3 |
| DMED 170 | Dynamic Web Technologies | 3 |
| DMED 210 | Advanced Web Page Design | 3 |
| DMED 245 | Advanced Video Production | 3 |
| DMED 260 | Computer Animation | 3 |
| DMED 290 | Advanced Media Production | 3 |
| Electives | 4-5 |
Option 2: Communication Graphics
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 190 | Digital Photography and Imaging I | 3 |
| ART 231 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| COMM 160 | Mass Communication | 3 |
| DMED 145 | Video Production | 3 |
| DMED 150 | Interactive Digital Media | 3 |
| DMED 210 | Advanced Web Page Design | 3 |
| DMED 245 | Advanced Video Production | 3 |
| DMED 250 | Preparing Print Publications | 3 |
| Electives | 4-5 |
Option 3: Digital Imaging
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 130 | Introduction to Visual Culture | 3 |
| ART 190 | Digital Photography and Imaging I | 3 |
| ART 231 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART 291 | Digital Photography & Imaging II | 3 |
| ART 294 | Digital Publishing | 3 |
| DMED 145 | Video Production | 3 |
| DMED 245 | Advanced Video Production | 3 |
| DMED 260 | Computer Animation | 3 |
| DMED 292 | Capstone Experience | 3 |
| Electives | 1-2 |
Electives (9-11 credit hours):
Any DMED*, CSCI*, NETW* or ART* courses or any of the following:
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 107 | Technical Writing* | 3 |
| FILM 211 | History of Film* | 3 |
| COMM 109 | Visual Communication* | 3 |
| COMM 130 | News and Feature Writing* | 3 |
| COMM 135 | Writing for the Media* | 3 |
| COMM 160 | Mass Communication* | 3 |
*Electives as approved by advisor or Technology Division.
Information contained on this Web site is subject to change. Please check with an academic advisor for current course offerings and program requirements. Current students with continual enrollment may graduate under the current program requirements or any program requirements in effect since first enrollment. Students who intend to graduate must meet with an Academic Advisor to complete an "Application to Graduate" form a full semester prior to graduation. This will help ensure that a student meets all graduation requirements. Remember to always check with the school you are interested in attending for specific requirements.
