Digital Media Designer 23-24

About this Major

The major begins with the Graphic Design course, providing students with a solid foundation in design fundamentals, including color theory, typography, composition, and visual communication.

After completing the Graphic Design course, students will select five electives that enable them to concentrate on specific areas of digital media design, such as motion graphics, 3D modeling and animation, immersive reality, or game design. This flexibility allows students to tailor their education to their career goals and interests.

The capstone course allows students to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in digital media design. Students will develop a portfolio of their work showcasing their digital media design expertise and demonstrate their ability to create engaging and compelling digital content.

In addition, to the capstone course, students will complete the Advanced Interactive Media Applications course, where they will apply the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the major to a real-world project and gain hands-on experience in digital media design.

The Digital Media Designer major is well-suited for creative individuals who have strong attention to detail and can think critically and problem-solve. Individuals passionate about using technology to communicate and convey ideas, messages, and stories would also find this major appealing.

Licensures/Certifications

  • Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
  • Autodesk Certified User: Maya
  • IT Specialist: Introduction to Programming using HTML and CSS
  • Toon Boom Harmony Premium Associate Certification
  • Unity User: Artist

At A Glance

Open To

High school juniors and seniors, adult students

Campus

Danforth

Total Hours Required

960

Length

  • Full-time: 10 months of instruction
  • Part-time: 20 months of instruction
  • Program length may vary based on progress rate and/or summer school attendance

Times

Daytime classes, Monday — Friday

  • 8:10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
  • 12:30 p.m. to 3:35 p.m.
  • High school students and part-time adults enroll in either AM or PM session. Full-time adult students enroll in both sessions.

Courses

*Students select five from the list of elective courses

  • Advanced Interactive Media Applications 120 hours
  • Interactive Media Capstone 120 hours
  • Graphic Design 120 hours
  • *3D Modeling & Animation 120 hours
  • *Animation Techniques 120 hours
  • *Digital Illustration 120 hours
  • *Digital Photography 120 hours
  • *Game Design 120 hours
  • *Immersive Reality & Emerging Trends 120 hours
  • *Motion Media Design 120 hours
  • *Video Production 120 hours
  • *Web Design 120 hours
  • *Audio Production 120 hours

Tuition & Costs

Costs for High School Students

Licensure / Certifications

  • Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Communication
  • Autodesk Certified User: Maya
  • IT Specialist: Introduction to Programming using HTML and CSS
  • Toon Boom Harmony Premium Associate Certification
  • Unity User: Artist

Tuition & Fees

  • N/A

Textbooks, Supplies, and Certifications (Estimated)

  • N/A

Total Estimated Costs for High School Students

No cost

Costs for In-State Adult Students

Costs for Out-of-State Adult Students

Employment & Outcomes

Salary Range

$23.37

Hourly Avg.

Pass Rate

87%

Pass Rate

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this program are qualified to work for:

Advertising, Creative Media Production, Digital Arts, Graphic Design, Marketing, Mass Communication and Visual Communication.

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