Associate in Science/Associate in Applied Science

Digital Media/Multimedia Technology (2135)

The growth of the media production and entertainment industry in Florida has increased the demand for experienced multimedia production professionals in private industry, public service and education. The Digital Media/Multimedia Technologies program provides a unique, interdisciplinary program in which you will learn to integrate graphics, sound, video, animation, text, and still images in preparation for jobs and careers in media-related industries. An internship experience is provided with this degree to allow students to gain work experience.

Technical certificates are included as options within this degree program. Students may choose to pursue an A.S. or A.A.S. degree and earn technical certificates while completing the requirements for the degree, or pursue one or more certificate programs to develop or upgrade their skills in a particular field. Contact an advisor or counselor to determine the career education path that is best for you.

Students can specialize by taking classes from one of the following tracks: Animation, Broadcasting, Audio Production (Recording Techniques), Interactive Design, or Programming.

Expected Job Growth: Increasing

Average Salary: In Florida, $25,000 - $37,000

Attention Digital Media Arts students: Some of your GRA courses now have a DIG prefix. Double-check course descriptions in the online catalog for the correct DIG course number. If you have any questions contact the Program Manager at 904.646.2239.

Curriculum

General Education Courses
ENC 1101 English Composition I (3)
*Mathematics (3)
*Social and Behavioral Sciences (3)
ARH 2050 Art History I (3)
  or FIL 1000 The Movies as Art
SPC 2016 Speech Communication for Business and the Professions (3)

Credit Hours: 15

Required Professional Courses
GRA 2580 Introduction to Digital Media (3) (DIG 2000 effective Fall 2005)
ART 1201C Design I (3)
GRA 2201 Computer Application: Raster Graphics (3)
PGY 2401C Photography I (3)
RTV 2100 Writing for Electronic Media (3)
GRA 1156 Computer Application: Vector Graphics (3)
RTV 2245 An Introduction to Television Production (3)
MUM 2630 Multimedia Digital Audio I (3) (DIG 2251 effective Fall 2005)
GRA 2140 Graphic Design for Electronic Media (3)
GRA 2740 Producing Multimedia (3)
GRA 2144 Computer Application: Web Publishing (4)
GRA 2732 Multimedia Project Management (3)
GRA 1942 Internship (2)
GRA 1951 Portfolio Development (1)

Credit Hours: 40

Professional Electives
See below for suggested tracks
RTV 2000 Introduction to Broadcasting (3)
ART 1300C Drawing I (3)
GRA 2207 Electronic Imaging II (3)
GRA 2160 Computer Animation I (3) (DIG 2302 effective Fall 2005)
GRA 2161 Computer Animation II (3) (DIG 2303 effective Fall 2005)
MUM 2631 Multimedia Digital Audio II (3) (DIG 2252 effective Fall 2005)
MUM 1600 Recording Techniques I (3)
MUM 1601 Recording Techniques II (3)
RTV 2242 Advanced Video Production (3)
RTV 2212 Introduction to Radio Production (3)
COP 2822 HTML Programming (4)
COP 2840 Internet Programming (4)
COP 2812 Introduction to XML (3)
MUC 1301 Introduction to Electronic Music (3)

Credit Hours: 9

Total Credit Hours: 64

The following are suggested tracks to be used for advising purposes only:

Animation Track
GRA 2160 Computer Animation I (3) (DIG 2302 effective Fall 2005)
GRA 2161 Computer Animation II (3) (DIG 2303 effective Fall 2005)
ART 2601C Introduction to Computer Images II (3)

Broadcasting Track
MUM 1600 Recording Techniques I (3)
RTV 2000 Introduction to Broadcasting (3)
RTV 2212 Introduction to Radio Broadcasting (3)
RTV 2242 Advanced Video Production (3)

Audio Production Track (Recording Techniques)
MUM 2631 Multimedia Digital Audio II (3) (DIG 2252 effective Fall 2005)
MUM 1600 Recording Techniques I (3)
MUM 1601 Recording Techniques II (3)

Interactive Design Track
GRA 2207 Electronic Imaging II (3)
GRA 2160 Computer Animation I (3)
RTV 2242 Advanced Video Production (3)

Programming
COP 2822 HTML Programming (4)
COP 2840 Internet Programming (4)
COP 2812 Introduction to XML (3)

*Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements.

Notes
You have two options in this program: the associate in science (A.S.) degree, which can prepare you for employment or transfer to a state university, or the associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree, which is intended primarily for students who want immediate employment after graduation. If you choose the A.S. degree you must take MAC 1105, MGF 1106 or a higher level mathematics. The A.A.S. degree requires MAT 1033 or higher. Please see an advisor to determine the option that is best for you.

Cost:
Estimated tuition is $3,900 (for Florida residents, as of 7/04).