Multimedia, Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Multimedia the student will demonstrate skills, knowledge, and training necessary for entry-level employment in the specialty areas of the digital media industry: digital imaging, computer art, multimedia journalist, digital photographer, marketing advisor, newspaper videographer, page designer, audio engineer, web designer, and audio/video post production. Students will work in a manner that mirrors industry standards and will build a professional portfolio that will help them pursue jobs in their field as well as higher education.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will exhibit professional behavior and work ethic, as well as demonstrate the ability to design multimedia projects that communicate specific ideas.
  2. Students will demonstrate competency using information and technology in the multimedia platform.
  3. Students will demonstrate an awareness of a variety of software used in multimedia production and the ways that this software can be integrated in the development of projects.

Major Requirements - Core

Complete 25units

GRART 001A

Digital Imaging

2

GRART 003A

Computer Art

2

MCOM 001

Introduction to Mass Communication

3

MCOM 005

Social Media and Society

3

MCOM 010

Introduction to Multimedia

3

PHOTO 001A

Introduction to Photography

3

PHOTO 003A

Introduction to Digital Photography

3

RTV 011

Fundamentals of Audio Production

3

RTV 021

Fundamentals of Video Production

3

Minimum Units Required: 25

Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.