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Submitter's Information

Name

Sian Geraghty

Title

Assistant Professor

Region

South Central Coast

College

Allan Hancock College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Tom Lamica

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Multimedia Foundation

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Multimedia (061410)

Projected Start Date

08/15/25

Catalog Description

The Multimedia Foundation Certificate of Achievement provides a 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 Foundation 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 Foundation prepares students to seek entry-level employment in digital media and the creative industries. 


Enrollment Completer Projections

Six completers.  Based on the average number off graduates over the last 3 years of the Multimedia A.S. program. 

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

The Certificate of Achievement in Multimedia Foundation will provide students with a foundation in the media arts at the core of our increasingly audio-visual culture. This certificate serves students interested in developing the foundational 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 Foundation 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 Foundation prepares students to seek entry-level employment in digital media and the creative industries.


Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

18 units minimum / 19 units maximum

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative
A minimum of 18 units are required for the Multimedia Foundation Certificate of Achievement

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
Required core courses (12 units)
GRPH 108Design 1 on the Computer3Y1 - fall
MMAC 129Digital Tools for Visual Media3Y1 - fall
MMAC 126Introduction to Motion Graphics3Y1 - fall
MMAC 101 Introduction to Multimedia3Y1 - spring
Plus a minimum of 6 elective units selected from any of the courses below:
MMAC 1313D Character Creation3Y1 - fall
FILM 110Introduction to Motion Picture and Video Production4Y1 - spring
GRPH 112Digital Imagery3Y1 - spring
MMAC 112Responsive Web Design3Y1 - spring
MUS 115Introduction to Sound Recording & Mixing3Y1 - fall
PHTO 170Digital Photography3Y1 - spring

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Submission Details

Published at

11/12/24 - 06:33 PM

Status

Recommended

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