Digital Media/Multimedia Technology (2135)
Is it possible to earn a living playing games on the computer?
Absolutely. When your career is in digital media design you can spend all day
“Finding Nemo,” fighting “King Kong” and giving life to “synthespians,”
the realistic digital humans used in games, sci-fi films and in stunts too
dangerous for a live actor. Digital and multimedia design requires imagination, curiosity,
creativity and technical expertise that put the POW! into production.
Florida Community College classes are taught at the industry
level and offer advantages not available at any other school in Northeast Florida.
You can specialize in Animation, Broadcasting, Audio Production (Recording
Techniques), Interactive Design or Programming. You will work in professionally
outfitted studios, produce 3-camera shoots with top-quality digital camcorders, edit
and design on MAYA, the software used by Dreamworks and Disney. Our graduates
regularly receive scholarships to the University of Florida, the University of North
Florida, the University of Central Florida, Flagler College and Savannah College of
Art and Design.
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.
This unique, interdisciplinary program provides an internship experience to allow
students to gain work experience. You can identify and choose your location or one can be
facilitated by FCCJ at area employers such as Citibank, PBS, Vistakon, area
advertising agencies or Logistics Services International. Some are paid positions
and many lead to immediate employment.
Growth in this field is increasing. Television, film, Web site development and
mobile technologies depend heavily on artists whose canvas is the computer. As
digital technology decreases the cost of video production, it increases the number
of independent filmmakers. Multimedia artists, editors and animators skilled in
computer-generated imaging (CGI), as well as sound mixers and designers, all have
outstanding job prospects, especially in Florida.
In Florida, the average entry-level salary for this
field is $26,000–$38,000. The U.S. Department of Labor and Statistics reports 2004–2005 national salaries ranging from entry level at about $29,000 to more than $94,000 for experienced designers. Annual earnings for in film and video for those with experience average $67,390 and in advertising, $46,810.
Estimated tuition is $4,250 (for Florida residents, as of 7/06). Contact the
program manager for additional costs (textbooks, materials, fees).
Digital Media/Multimedia Technology (2135)
Curriculum
| General Education Courses |
| ENC 1101 |
English Composition I |
3 |
| |
*Mathematics |
3 |
| |
*Social and Behavioral Science |
3 |
| ARH 2050 |
Art History I |
3 |
| or ENG 1100 Introduction to Film |
|
| 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.
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 |
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.
