Digital Media

The Digital Media A.S.Degree program is a comprehensive study of the digital post-production processes used in the entertainment industry. The required coursework begins with the Digital Media Foundation Certificate of Achievement, combining a solid foundation in visual storytelling with hands-on experience using digital media software applications.

 

After successfully completing the Digital Media Foundation, students pursue a concentration in either Digital Audio Post-Production or Digital Video Post-Production. Each concentration reflects an area of industry specialization, and is awarded as a second Certificate of Achievement. Students must complete the required coursework for the Digital Media Foundation and at least one concentration to be eligible for the Digital Media A.S. Degree.

 

Throughout the Digita Media A.S. Degree program, students learn to develop professional skills,demonstrate those skills in effective entry-level portfolios, and work collaboratively on team-based projects. Students may also participate in internships with industry partners when available.

 

 

Program Learning Outcomes:

 

Create an effective digital media portfolio for transfer or entry-level employment that demonstrates an understanding of industry-standard tools and methodologies.

Based on the most recent data regarding enrollments and success rates, we project approximately 20-30 completions annually.

The Digital Media A.S. Degree program helps students develop the skills necessary to create compelling  original content for portfolio development.Whether pursuing career or transfer opportunities, students gain real-world experience with standard industry tools and methodologies. 

The Digital Media A.S. Degree program is composed of two stackingCertificates of Achievement. The first is the Digital Media Foundation CoA,composed of introductory courses that can be completed simultaneously or in anysequence. The courses are offered in multiple sections in both the Fall andSpring to capture the largest possible enrollment. The Digital ImageFundamentals and Introduction to Cinema courses are offered online throughoutthe year including intersessions.

 

The second CoA is a concentration in either Digital Audio Post-Production or Digital Video Post-Production. These concentrations are composed of intermediate and advanced courses in an area of industry specialization.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
ANIM 1	Storytelling	3	S1
POST 1	Digital Media Workflow Management	3	S1
POST 2	Digital Audio Fundamentals	3	S1
POST 3	Digital Video Fundamentals	3	S1
POST 4	Digital Image Fundamentals	3	S1

FILM 1, Introduction to Cinema, 3, S1

POST 20, Digital Audio Editing, 3, S2

POST 21, Digital Audio for Games, 3, S2

POST 22, Digital Music Production 3, S2

POST 23, Sound Design 3, S2

POST 24, Audio Mixing for Visual Media 3, S4

POST 60, Post-Production, 3, S4

POST 30, Digital Video Editing, 3, S2

GD 71, Motion Graphics 1, 3, S2

POST 31, Digital Composting, 3, S3

GD 71B, Motion Graphics 2, 3, S3

POST 32, Color Grading & Film Finishing 3, S4

POST 60, Post-Production Studio, 3, S4

 

 

The existing Digital Media program, consisting of a Certificate of Achievement and A.S. Degree, is a total of 44 major units, making it difficult for students to complete in two years. We propose to reduce the required units for the Digital Media CoA to 18 and rename it to Digital Media Foundation. We also propose to create two areas of concentration as stackable Certificates of Achievement in Digital Audio Post-Production and Digital Video Post-Production. Students who complete the Digital Media Foundation CoA and at least one concentration CoA will be eligible for the Digital Media A.S Degree upon completing the required GE. We believe by streamlining the Digital Media program into these stackable certificates, we can significantly increase student completions and more easily facilitate articulation to four-year schools while maintaining alignment with the needs of industry.

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We estimate 150 unique annual enrollments based on a cap of 30 students per section.