The Digital Media Arts A.A.S. option of the Visual Arts program prepares students for entry-level positions in three areas:

• The Web Design concentration (DMA.WEB.AAS) prepares students for positions as web designers, web animators, and interactive art directors – positions most often found in interactive multimedia studios, advertising agencies, and design firms. It also prepares students for advanced study in interactive media design.

• The Multimedia concentration (DMA.MULT.AAS) prepares students for positions as multimedia designers, graphic artists, and production artists. Typical employers include advertising agencies; design firms; television, film and video effects houses; and other branches of the entertainment industry. It also prepares students for advanced study in computer graphics or digital media arts.

• The 3-D Animation concentration (DMA.3D. AAS) prepares students for positions as 3-D production artists, animators, and modelers. Typical employers include animation studios; advertising agencies; design firms; television, film and video effects houses; and other branches of the entertainment industry.

The computer is the primary tool of expression in the program; however, emphasis is placed on the development of creative thinking and art and design skills. Most course work takes place in a studio using regularly updated professional-quality hardware and software on both Macintosh and PC computer platforms.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

• Understand the pre-production process for applied design in the areas of animation, multimedia, web design, and digital assets distributed on the internet;
• Understand and apply storytelling principles applicable in the areas of animation, multimedia, web design, and digital assets distributed on the internet;
• Produce and manage digital assets for various production scenarios including animation, multimedia, and web design;
• Produce and manage two- and three-dimensional digital assets containing change over time and throughout pagination using professional software;
• Use professional 3-D modeling, animation, prototyping, and text editor software applications;
• Develop and present ideas in both written and oral formats;
• Use professional software applications to design websites with accessible design and content;
• Use design principles to develop websites that communicate effectively;
• Create a professional portfolio to serve in the pursuit of further education or employment.

The program may be pursued full-time or part-time. Some courses may be offered only during the evening.

SEE ALSO:
3-D Animation certificate program
Web Design certificate program