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Multimedia Design & Production

Associate of Applied Science Degree

98 Credits

The Multimedia Design & Production degree is designed to prepare students to work in a variety of settings as graphic designers, Web designers, desktop publishers, and graphic art technicians. Graduates will be able to plan, analyze, and create visual solutions to produce Web sites, printed materials, and interactive online experiences.

Multimedia Design & Production program graduates will:

• be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in their field
• demonstrate technical proficiency and creative skills
• receive training and demonstrate learning in Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Communication, and Technical and Information Literacy skills

It is the student's responsibility to discuss sequencing and work out their individual schedule with a counselor or adviser. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.

Admission Dates: summer, fall, winter, spring

Program Requirements

Academic Core Requirements - 20 Credits

See page 119 for a list of all applicable courses for each of the categories listed above.

TECHNICAL ELECTIVES - 12 Credits

Technical Electives may be taken from MMDP or ITAD areas.

Recommended electives

Video and Web Production

Associate of Applied Science Degree

97 credits

The Video and Web Production AAS Degree is designed to address the growing need in the marketplace for individuals with skills in video and web production.  Program graduates will be prepared to hold traditional media jobs such as video editor, motion graphics designer, web designer, sound designer, and media author. Additionally graduates will be prepared to serve in evolving fields as social media administrator, blog administrator, digital media technician, and multimedia storyteller. Graduates will possess strong technical ability in both video and web production skills.

All programs at LWTC aim to provide students with workplace skills that include Communication, Critical Thinking, Global and Cultural Awareness, Teamwork, and Technical and Information Literacy. Each program will include coursework used to assess student performance in these global outcomes.

The following program outline is a suggested list of courses for this area of study. It is the student’s responsibility to work out their individual schedule with a counselor or advisor.

Admission Dates:  Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer quarter.

Program Requirements

Video and Web Production

Certificate of Proficiency

82 credits

The Video and Web Production certificate is designed to address the growing need in the marketplace for individuals with skills in video and web production. Program graduates will be prepared to hold traditional media jobs such as video editor, motion graphics designer, web designer, sound designer, and media author. Additionally graduates will be prepared to serve in evolving fields as social media administrator, blog administrator, digital media technician, and multimedia storyteller. Graduates will possess strong technical ability in both video and web production skills.

All programs at LWTC aim to provide students with workplace skills that include Communication, Critical Thinking, Global and Cultural Awareness, Teamwork, and Technical and Information Literacy. Each program will include coursework used to assess student performance in these global outcomes.

The following program outline is a suggested sequence of courses for this area of study. Courses listed in the program outline may not be offered in the exact sequential order. It is the student’s responsibility to work out their individual schedule with a counselor or advisor.

Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer quarter.

Program Requirements

Animation/Game Design

Associate of Applied Science Degree

102 Credits

The Animation/Game Design degree has a strong emphasis on game development and is also designed to prepare students to work in a variety of settings. Graduates will be able to create animated graphics applicable to gaming, marketing, advertising, educational, and interactive media that use 3D animation.

Multimedia Design & Production program graduates will:

• be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in their field
• demonstrate technical proficiency and creative skills
• receive training and demonstrate learning in Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Communication, and Technical and Information Literacy skills

It is the student's responsibility to discuss sequencing and work out their individual schedule with a counselor or adviser. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.

Admission Dates: summer, fall, winter, spring

Program Requirements

Academic Core Requirements - 20 Credits

See page 119 for a list of all applicable courses for each of the categories listed above.

NOTE: The following two programs have been replaced with Video and Web Production programs above.

Interactive Digital Media

Associate of Applied Science Degree

116 Credits

The Interactive Digital Media degree is designed to prepare students to work in a variety of settings. Graduates will be able to design and author interactive media for training DVD's, produce streaming media content, develop and maintain interactive Web sites and design and output various marketing materials. This program has a strong emphasis on pre and post-production development and implementation. In addition, the student will be able to operate studio equipment, edit audio and video, and plan and manage production projects.

Multimedia Design & Production program graduates will:

• be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in their field
• demonstrate technical proficiency and creative skills
• receive training and demonstrate learning in Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Communication, and Technical and Information Literacy skills

It is the student's responsibility to discuss sequencing and work out their individual schedule with a counselor or adviser. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.

Admission Dates: summer, fall, winter, spring

Program Requirements

Academic Core Requirements - 20 Credits

See page 119 for a list of all applicable courses for each of the categories listed above.

Interactive Digital Media

Certificate of Proficiency

80 Credits

The Interactive Digital Media certificate is designed to prepare students to work in a variety of settings. Graduates will be able to design and author interactive media for training DVDs, produce streaming media content, develop and maintain interactive Web sites and design and output various marketing materials. This program has a strong emphasis on pre and post-production development and implementation. In addition, the student will be able to operate studio equipment, edit audio and video, and plan and manage production projects.

Multimedia Design & Production program graduates will:

• be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in their field
• demonstrate technical proficiency and creative skills
• receive training and demonstrate learning in Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Communication, and Technical and Information Literacy skills

It is the student's responsibility to discuss sequencing and work out their individual schedule with a counselor or adviser. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.

Admission Dates: summer, fall, winter, spring

Program Requirements

Academic Core Requirements - 15 Credits

See page 119 for a list of all applicable courses for each of the categories listed above.

Print Design

Certificate Program

76 Credits

The Print Design certificate is designed to meet the need for workers who design, lay out, and produce material for printed publications such as magazines, newspapers, brochures, ads, and books. Students begin study with theory courses and progress to learn tools associated with page layout, graphics, and print production. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level jobs as desktop publishers, print production artists, prepress/preflight technicians, print graphic artists/designers, and electronic document production specialists.

Multimedia Design & Production program graduates will:

• be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in their field
• demonstrate technical proficiency and creative skills
• receive training and demonstrate learning in Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Communication, and Technical and Information Literacy skills

It is the student's responsibility to discuss sequencing and work out their individual schedule with a counselor or adviser. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.

Admission Dates: summer, fall, winter, spring

Program Requirements

Academic Core Requirements - 15 Credits

See page 119 for a list of all applicable courses for each of the categories listed above.

Technical Electives - 4 Credits

Technical Electives may be taken from MMDP or ITAD areas.

Recommended electives

Multimedia Design & Production

Web Design

Certificate Program

77 Credits

The Web Design certificate is designed to meet the need for workers who design, build, and maintain Web sites. Students begin study with theory courses and progress to learn tools associated with Web authoring, content creation, and digital media. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level jobs as Web designers.

Multimedia Design & Production program graduates will:

• be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in their field
• demonstrate technical proficiency and creative skills
• receive training and demonstrate learning in Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Communication, and Technical and Information Literacy skills

It is the student's responsibility to discuss sequencing and work out their individual schedule with a counselor or adviser. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.

Admission Dates: summer, fall, winter, spring

Program Requirements

Academic Core Requirements(.*)

See page 119 for a list of all applicable courses for each of the categories listed above.

Technical Electives - 4 Credits

Technical Electives may be taken from MMDP or ITAD areas.

Recommended electives

Web Specialty

Certificate of Completion

17 - 18 credits

The Web Specialty certificate is designed to prepare students for job transitions, skills upgrades, and continuing industry education to remain current in their chosen field, multimedia design and production.

Admission Dates: summer, fall, winter, spring

Program Requirements

Digital Audio/Video Editing

Certificate of Completion

15 Credits

The Digital Audio/Video Editing certificate is designed to prepare students for job transitions, skills upgrades, and continuing industry education to remain current in post-production.

Admission Dates: summer, fall, winter, spring

Program Requirements

Print Specialty

Certificate of Completion

17 - 18 credits

The Print Specialty certificate is designed to prepare students for job transitions, skills upgrades, and continuing industry education to remain current in their chosen field, multimedia design and production.

Admission Dates: summer, fall, winter, spring

Program Requirements

Illustrator/PhotoShop Specialty

Certificate of Completion

16 - 17 credits

The Illustrator/PhotoShop Specialty certificate is designed to prepare students for job transitions, skills upgrades, and continuing industry education to remain current in their chosen field, multimedia design and production.

Admission Dates: summer, fall, winter, spring

Program Requirements