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Multimedia Technology
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Applied Science
Graphics and Animation Technology
Production and Design Technology
Motion Graphics Animation
Degree: Associate of General Studies
Certificates:
Graphics and Animation Technology
Production and Design Technology
Motion Graphics Animation
Graphics and Animation Technology
Production and Design Technology
Motion Graphics Animation
Web Page Design
Advanced Web Page Design
The college offers both associate degrees and certificates in multimedia
through the Art Department. If you plan to transfer to a baccalaureate
institution you should consider the associate of general
studies. The certificate program and associate of applied science
degree prepares the student to enter the workforce upon graduation.
Degree: Associated Applied Science
Graphics and Animation Technology
The Graphics and Animation emphasis within the Multimedia
Technology Department prepares students for work in the traditional
graphic design and printing industries. Students use the computer for
electronic production and basic design techniques. In addition to printed
graphics, students produce Web pages, multimedia presentations exploring
digital video editing, QuickTime streaming, 3-D modeling and animation,
and other cutting edge technology.
Required Multimedia Courses
Credits
MTD 101 Intro. to Computer for Graphics 3
MTD 102 Intro. to Multimedia 3
MTD 103 Production Design 3
MTD 111 Adobe Photoshop I 3
MTD 112 Adobe Illustrator I 3
MTD 113 QuarkXPress 3
MTD 118 Digital Color Theory 3
MTD 121 Painter for Digital Media 3
MTD 152 3D Animation 3
MTD 161 Director I 3
MTD 211 Adobe Photoshop II 3
MTD 213 Electronic Prepress 3
MTD 289 Management and Production 3
Faculty Advisor Approved Electives from MTD 6
Required General Education Courses
English/Speech - (3 credits)
ENG 121, ENG 131 or SPE 115 (or above) 3
Mathematics - (3 credits)
MAT 114 or above 3
General Education Elective 3
Choose from any two of the following three areas: 6
Social and Behavioral Science - (3 credits)
ANT, ECO, GEO, HIS, POS, PSY, SOC
Humanities - (3 credits)
ART, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHI, THE
Science - (3 credits)
AST, BIO, CHE, GEY, PHY
Total Required Credits 60
Degree: Associated Applied Science
Production and Design Technology
The Production and Design emphasis within the Multimedia
Technology Department prepares students for work in various multimedia
arenas including; informational kiosks, corporate and educational
training, interactive games and interactive CD-ROM production.
Students are exposed to many other exciting aspects of multimedia production
such as sound and digital editing, Web page and site design and
production and motion graphics.
Required Multimedia Courses
Credits
MTD 101 Intro. to Computer for Graphics 3
MTD 102 Intro. to Multimedia 3
MTD 103 Production Design 3
MTD 111 Adobe Photoshop I 3
MTD 113 QuarkXPress 3
MTD 118 Digital Color Theory 3
MTD 121 Painter for Digital Media 3
MTD 161 Director I 3
MTD 163 Sound Design I 3
MTD 171 Digital Video Editing I 3
MTD 261 Director II 3
MTD 289 Management and Production 3
Faculty Advisor Approved Electives from MTD 9
Required General Education Courses
English/Speech - (3 credits)
ENG 121, ENG 131 or SPE 115 (or above) 3
Mathematics - (3 credits)
MAT 114 or above 3
General Education Elective 3
Choose from any two of the following three areas: 6
Social and Behavioral Science- (3 credits)
ANT, ECO, GEO, HIS, POS, PSY, SOC
Humanities - (3 credits)
ART, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHI, THE 3
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