Multimedia, Associate in Arts

PENDING APPROVAL

The Associate of Arts degree in Multimedia prepares students for a career or further study in the field of digital media or multimedia. Students receive hands-on instruction and training necessary for entry-level employment while completing a general education path of study. Coursework involves work that will allow for jobs in digital media, digital imaging, computer art, multimedia journalism, digital photography, social media marketing, online journalism, audio engineering, web design, and audio/video production. Students will work in a manner that involves industry standards, leaving the program with a portfolio allowing them to pursue jobs immediately upon completion or continue their education.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be able to act as multimedia content producers, producing entry-level professional quality content across web and mobile.
2. Students will understand the ethical and legal involved in producing multimedia content.
3. Students will be able to use judgment to determine the best use of digital media technology to deliver information to the masses.

General Education

Complete the following general education pattern:

• San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education (AA-GE) pattern (24 units)

Students are advised to double-count courses in the major or area of emphasis to also satisfy general education when possible. Course subject credit will be awarded in satisfaction of both major/area of emphasis and lower division general education requirements, but the units will only be counted once in computing the total number of units for the degree.

Major Requirements - Core

Complete 19 units

Major Requirements - Restricted Electives

Complete 3 units selected from:

Minimum Major Units Required: 22

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

Minimum Degree Units Required: 60