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Sian Geraghty
Assistant Professor
South Central Coast
Allan Hancock College
CTE Dean
Tom Lamica
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Program Details
Multimedia
New Program
Multimedia (061410)
08/15/25
The Multimedia program provides a comprehensive foundation in the media arts at the core of our increasingly audio-visual culture. Our project-based Multimedia training fosters artistic and technical skills in digital media including imaging, video, audio, animation, and interactive interface design. Multimedia students can focus on creating media for the web, video post-production, motion graphics, or animation through their choice of electives. The Certificate of Achievement in Multimedia prepares students to seek entry-level employment in digital media and the creative industries.
Projected that 6 students will earn the certificate annually. This is based on the average number of graduates over the last 3 years of Allan Hancock College's Multimedia A.S. program.
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
The Certificate of Achievement in Multimedia will provide students with a comprehensive foundation in the media arts at the core of our increasingly audio-visual culture. This certificate serves students interested in developing artistic and technical skills in digital media, including imaging, video, audio, animation, and interactive interface design. This certificate is valuable to students who plan to enter this field, as well as the student who is already working in the industry and needs to update or retool their skills for employment. Multimedia students can focus on creating media for the web, video post-production, or animation through their choice of electives. The Certificate of Achievement in Multimedia prepares students to seek entry-level employment in digital media and the creative industries.
Course Units and Hours
34 units minimum / 35 units maximum
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Course Report
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required core courses (28 units). | |||
| MMAC 129 | Digital Tools for Visual Media | 3 | Y1 - fall |
| GRPH 108 | Design 1 on the Computer | 3 | Y1 - fall |
| GRPH 112 | Digital Imagery | 3 | Y1 - fall |
| MMAC 101 | Introduction to Multimedia | 3 | Y1 - spring |
| MMAC 112 | Responsive Web Design | 3 | Y1 - spring |
| FILM 110 | Introduction to Motion Picture and Video Production | 4 | Y2 - fall |
| MMAC 126 | Introduction to Motion Graphics | 3 | Y2 - fall |
| MUS 115 | Introduction to Sound Recording & Mixing | 3 | Y2 - fall |
| PHTO 170 | Digital Photography | 3 | Y2 - spring |
| Plus, an minimum of 6 units selected from any of the elective courses below: | |||
| Courses with an emphasis in Animation | |||
| MMAC 115 | Introduction to Animation | 3 | Y1/Y2 - spring |
| MMAC 116 | Intermediate Animation | 3 | Y2 - spring |
| MMAC 117 | 3D Computer Animation 1 | 3 | Y1/Y2 - fall |
| MMAC 118 | 3D Computer Animation 2 | 3 | Y2 - fall |
| MMAC 131 | 3D Character Creation | 3 | Y2 - fall |
| Courses with an emphasis in Interactive Media | |||
| MMAC 114 | Game & App Design | 3 | Y1/Y2 - spring |
| GRPH 116 | Web Portfolio & Social Media | 3 | Y2 - spring |
| GRPH 118 | User Interface Design | 3 | Y2 - fall |
| Courses with an emphasis in Digital Media | |||
| MMAC 125 | Computer Video Editing | 3 | Y1/Y2 - spring |
| MMAC 128 | Intermediate Motion Graphics | 3 | Y3 - fall |
| ART 107 | Introduction to Digital Art | 3 | Y2 - fall |
| FILM 111 | Intermediate Motion Picture and Video Production | 4 | Y3 - fall |
| MUS 116 | Sound Production Technologies | 3 | Y1/Y2 - spring |
| MUS 117 | Electronic Music MIDI Recording | 3 | Y2 - spring |
| Only one of the following (a maximum of 3 units) may count towards the 6 elective units: | |||
| ART 101 | Art Appreciation | 3 | Y1/Y2 - spring |
| ART 106 | Art of the 20th Century | 3 | Y1/Y2 - spring |
| FILM 101 | Film as Art & Communication | 3 | Y1/Y2 - spring |
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11/13/24 - 10:08 AM
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