Aa degree
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Multimedia Design
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Multimedia Design prepares students for a firm, in-depth understanding of multimedia technologies and interactive communications. This complete multimedia training will expand students' skills by applying them to the countless new areas of interactive multimedia communication.
Graduates of this program may ultimately be employed in entry-level positions with 2D animation companies. These companies are using dynamic interactivity to enhance user interest, digital video sound and editing acquisition, as well as the use of programming to control multimedia presentations. 3D Modeling/Animation and design may be used for CD-ROM & DVD development, informational kiosks, as well as interactive presentations that both educate and entertain.
The general education component of this program will provide an understanding of social, behavioral and environmental sciences, as well as humanities, language, art history and math. An emphasis is placed on people skills, critical thinking and problem solving.
Software Utilized in Program:
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Flash
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe ImageReady
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Apple Compressor
Apple Final Cut Pro
Apple LiveType
Apple Motion
Apple Soundtrack Pro
Autodesk Maya
Autodesk Media Cleaner
QuarkXpress
Sorenson Squeeze
A.A.S. Degree in Multimedia / Animation Design Curriculum
Term 1 - Graphic Design
TYP101 Typography/Computer System Skills
DES101 Design Basics
CR101 Production for Graphic Design
Term 2 - Graphic Design
P102 Raster Graphics
D102 Vector Graphics
DTP102 Digital Publishing for Print I
Term 3 - Graphic Design
P103 Digital Imaging
D103 Introduction to Web
DTP103 Digital Publishing for Print II
Term 4 - Multimedia / Animation
IW104 Web Design
IV104 Introduction to Digital Video Production
IA104 Introduction to Animation
Lower Division General Education Courses
ART201 Film and Society
BPD201 Business Plan Development
BUS201 Principals of Marketing
BUS202 Marketing Communications
ENG201 Creative Writing
ENG202 Multimedia Writing
ENV201 Environmental Science II
MAT201 Introduction to Geometry
MUS201 The Enjoyment of Music
PD200 Digital Portfolio Development
Upon successful completion of Terms 1 - 4 and General Education, a student will have completed 79 semester credit hours (1500 hours of instruction) of multimedia training and will be issued an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Multimedia.
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