Multimedia Design & Production Program

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 able to plan, analyze, and create visual solutions to produce Web sites, printed materials, and interactive online experiences. Students need to demonstrate competency in the use of the Internet and either the Windows or Macintosh operating system. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.

Multimedia Design & Production AAS graduates will:

• Be prepared for employment as Web designers, graphic designers, and production artists.
• Be prepared to take entry level industry certification exams.
• Produce quality work in a design studio environment.

Students need to demonstrate competency in the use of the Internet and either the Windows or Macintosh operating system. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.

Degrees and Certificates	Length of Program	Admission Dates
Multimedia Design & Production AAS	108 credits 6 quarters	Fall, winter, spring, summer
Animation/Game Design AAS	119 credits 6 quarters	Fall, winter, spring, summer
Interactive Digital Media AAS	116 credits 6 quarters	Fall, winter, spring, summer
Interactive Digital Media Certificate of Proficiency*	80 credits 4 quarters	Fall, winter, spring, summer
Web Design Certificate of Proficiency*	80 credits 4 quarters	Fall, winter, spring, summer
Print Design Certificate of Proficiency*	78 credits 4 quarters	Fall, winter, spring, summer
Print Specialty Certificate of Completion**	17 - 18 credits 2 quarters	Fall, winter, spring, summer
Digital Audio/Video Editing Certificate of Completion**	15 credits 2 quarters	Fall, winter, spring, summer
Illustrator/Photoshop Specialty Certificate of Completion**	16 - 17 credits 2 quarters	Fall, winter, spring, summer
Web Specialty Certificate of Completion**	18 credits 2 quarters	Fall, winter, spring, summer

*Certificates of proficiency (73-89 credits) are designed to be completed in four quarters, and prepare students to work in a variety of multimedia settings. Graduates will acquire skills needed to be successful in entry-level jobs as designers or production technicians.

**Certificates of completion (13-19 credits) are designed to prepare students for job transitions, skill upgrades, and continuing industry education to remain current in the multimedia field.