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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. In the Digital Media/Multimedia Technologies program, you’ll learn to integrate graphics, sound, video, animation, text and still images in preparation for positions in mulitmedia design development firms, or self-employment as a multimedia developer. This unique, interdisciplinary program provides an internship experience to allow students to gain work experience.

Two technical certificates are included as options within this degree program, Digital Media/Multimedia Video Production and Digital Media/Multimedia Production. 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 and Earnings
Growth in this field is increasing. In Florida, the average annual salary for this field is $25,000 - $37,000.

Cost
Estimated tuition is $4,050 (for Florida residents, as of 7/05). Contact the program manager for additional costs (textbooks, materials, fees).

Curriculum

General Education Courses
ENC 1101 English Composition I 3
  *Mathematics 3
  *Social and Behavioral Science 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
DIG 2000 Introduction to Digital Media 3
GRA 1100 Digital Media Survey 3
ART 1201C Design I 3
  or ART 1300C Drawing I  
GRA 2201 Computer Application: Raster Graphics 3
PGY 2401C Photography I 3
DIG 2400 Writing for Electronic Media 3
RTV 2245 An Introduction to Television Production 3
DIG 2251 Multimedia Digital Audio I 3
GRA 2740 Producing Multimedia 3
DIG 2113 Fundamentals of Digital Media 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
DIG 2302 Computer Animation I 3
DIG 2303 Computer Animation II 3
DIG 2252 Multimedia Digital Audio II 3
MUM 1600 Recording Techniques I 3
MUM 1601 Recording Techniques II 3
MUC 1301 Introduction to Electronic Music 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
  Credit Hours 9

Total Credit Hours: 64

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

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

Animation Track
DIG 2302 Computer Animation I 3
DIG 2303 Computer Animation II 3
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 Production 3
RTV 2242 Advanced Video Production 3

 

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

 

Interactive Design Track
GRA 2207 Electronic Imaging II 3
DIG 2302 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

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.

 


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