Degrees & Career Programs Guide - Northwest Florida State College

DIGITAL MEDIA/MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY (A.S. Degree)General Info -- Digital Media/Multimedia are terms used to describe a field that incorporates Graphic Design tools and techniques, and deliverscommunicative products in essentially an electronic form. Digital Media/Multimedia productions include: websites, digital video, and all forms ofinteractive media.The Digital Media/Multimedia Technology A.S. Degree prepares students to work in industries producing all elements in thearchitecture and design of websites and other electronic media delivery systems. Largewebsite development requires a creative team of content creators, information architects,graphic designers, videographers and editors, photographers, programmers, and informationtechnology experts. In this program, students are trained to be a part of the audio-visualcreative team that creates the look and feel of interactive websites and DVD productions.The A.S. in Digital Media/Multimedia Technology will provide all of the foundational creative andsoftware competencies involved in Graphic Design, along with the special applications involvedin web development and digital video. Software applications used in this program include: theAdobe Creative Suite®, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and Dreamweaver.We also teach the applications included in Apple Final Cut Studio, including Final Cut Proand DVD Studio Pro for the development of digital video and interactive DVD production. Formore information, contact Benjamin Gillham, Professor, Graphic Design at (850) 729-6019,gillhamb@nwfsc.edu or see the departmental website at http://faculty.nwfsc.edu/web/graphics.Graphic Design64 Total Credits RequiredWhat is the job outlook? Graphic Designers and those who work in Digital Media/Multimedia help meet client’s needs by producing print, web, and electronic media to be used in advertisements and publications. They also designnew images or modify existing images using cutting-edge software programs. Graduates may qualify for positions such as graphic artist, web designer, artdirector, advertising designer, media artist, illustrator, and multimedia designer with profit and non-profit agencies, advertising agencies, entertainment,marketing, management, education, science,Code 2580technology, and sales companies. Jobs in A.S. Degree 64 creditsthe Graphics Technology and Digital MediaGENERAL EDUCATION 18 Credits Requiredfields are on the rise, with growth faster thanSee page 19 for course selection options from Math,average. A range of career opportunitiesCommunication Skills, Humanities, Social Science,are available in the Digital Media IndustryScience and General Education Electives to meet theincluding Multimedia Artist and Animators18 credit hour General Education course requirement($49,500), Graphic Designers ($39,900),for this program of study.and Web Developers ($63,500). Significantvariation in starting salary is possible based onexperience, and geographic region.CORE COURSES 21 Credits RequiredCOURSE CR TITLEART 2602C 4 Digital Imaging IGRA 1151C 3 Illustration IGRA 2140C 4 Multimedia ICGS 2820 3 Web DesignGRA 2190C 3 Graphic Design IPGY 1801C 4 Digital Photography ITECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 25 CreditsCOURSE CR TITLEART 2603C 4 Digital Imaging IIGRA 2141C 4 Multimedia IIGRA 2142C 4 Web Design IGRA 2143C 4 Web Design IICOP 2840 3 Web-Based Programming IGRA 2950C 4 Advanced Graphics ProjectsPGY 1220C 4 Commercial Photography IPGY 2802C 4 Digital Photography II____ ____ _ Other Approved College Credits(GRA, PGY)Total Program Credits Required 64Digital Media/MultimediaAuthoring Code 6580(College Credit Certificate) 12 creditsCORE COURSES 12 Credits RequiredCOURSE CR TITLEART 2602C 4 Digital Imaging ICGS 2820 3 Web DesignPGY 1801C 4 Digital Photography I____ ____ _ Other Approved College Credits(GRA, COP 2840)Total Program Credits Required 12Digital Media/MultimediaPresentation Code 6581(College Credit Certificate) 17 creditsCORE COURSES 17 Credits RequiredCOURSE CR TITLEART 2602C 4 Digital Imaging IGRA 2140C 4 Multimedia ICGS 2820 3 Web DesignPGY 1801C 4 Digital Photography I____ ____ 2 Other Approved College Credits(GRA, COP 2840)Total Program Credits Required 17Page 42Northwest Florida State COLLEGE • 2013 - 2014 Degrees & Career Programs Guide