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Digital Media Technology Degree (A25210)

Semester 1

Course	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
ACA 111 - College Student Success ACA 111 - College Student Success This course introduces the college's physical, academic, and social environment and promotes the personal development essential for success. Topics include campus facilities and resources; policies, procedures, and programs; study skills; and life management issues such as health, self-esteem, motivation, goal-setting, diversity, and communication. Upon completion, students should be able to function effectively within the college environment to meet their educational objectives. Class: 1.00 Credits: 1.00	1.00			1.00
-OR- ACA 122 - College Transfer Success ACA 122 - College Transfer Success This course provides information and strategies necessary to develop clear academic and professional goals beyond the community college experience. Topics include the CAA, college policies and culture, career exploration, gathering information on senior institutions, strategic planning, critical thinking, and communications skills for a successful academic transition. Upon completion, students should be able to develop an academic plan to transition successfully to senior institutions. Lab: 2.00 Credits: 1.00		2.00		1.00
DME 110 - Introduction to Digital Media DME 110 - Introduction to Digital Media This course introduces students to key concepts, technologies, and issues related to digital media. Topics include emerging standards, key technologies and related design issues, terminology, media formats, career paths, and ethical issues. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the various media formats that are used in digital media technology. Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00 Credits: 3.00	2.00	2.00		3.00
DME 115 - Graphic Design Tools DME 115 - Graphic Design Tools This course provides students with an introduction to creative expression and art/design techniques in a digital environment. Emphasis is placed on designing, creating, editing and integrating visual components consisting of bit-mapped and vector-based images, drawings, banners, text, simple animations, and multiple layers. Upon completion, students should be able to design and produce a range of visual products using digital processing techniques. Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00 Credits: 3.00	2.00	2.00		3.00
CTI 110 - Web, Programming, and DatabaseFoundation CTI 110 - Web, Programming, and DatabaseFoundation This course covers the introduction of the tools and resources available to students in programming, mark-up language and services on the Internet. Topics include standard mark-up language Internet services, creating web pages, using search engines, file transfer programs; and database design and creation with DBMS products. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of programming tools, deploy a web-site with mark-up tools, and create a simple database table. Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00 Credits: 3.00	2.00	2.00		3.00
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety of genres and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis, effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent, well-developed essays using standard written English. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
ART 111 - Art Appreciation ART 111 - Art Appreciation This course introduces the origins and historical development of art. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of design principles to various art forms including but not limited to sculpture, painting, and architecture. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and analyze a variety of artistic styles, periods, and media. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
				Total: 16

Semester 2

Course	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
GRA 151 - Computer Graphics I GRA 151 - Computer Graphics I This course introduces the use of hardware and software for production and design in graphic arts. Topics include graphical user interface and current industry uses such as design, layout, typography, illustration, and imaging for production. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and use the computer as a fundamental design and production tool. Class: 1.00 Lab: 3.00 Credits: 2.00	1.00	3.00		2.00
DME 120 - Introduction to Multimedia Applications DME 120 - Introduction to Multimedia Applications This course introduces storyboarding and multimedia application design. Topics include vector and bit-mapped graphics, interactive multimedia interfaces, layering techniques, image and animation libraries, and scripting. Upon completion, students should be able to produce basic high-quality interactive multimedia applications. Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00 Credits: 3.00	2.00	2.00		3.00
GRD 141 - Graphic Design I GRD 141 - Graphic Design I This course introduces the conceptualization process used in visual problem solving. Emphasis is placed on learning the principles of design and on the manipulation and organization of elements. Upon completion, students should be able to apply design principles and visual elements to projects. Class: 2.00 Lab: 4.00 Credits: 4.00	2.00	4.00		4.00
DME 111 - Content Strategy DME 111 - Content Strategy This course introduces the fundamentals of planning, creating, delivering, and governing content. Emphasis is placed on understanding the content lifecycle and best practices for creating useful and relevant content. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate current best practices in developing a content strategy for web, email, mobile and social media content. Class: 2.00 Lab: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	2.00	3.00		3.00
COM 231 - Public Speaking COM 231 - Public Speaking This course provides instruction and experience in preparation and delivery of speeches within a public setting and group discussion. Emphasis is placed on research, preparation, delivery, and evaluation of informative, persuasive, and special occasion public speaking. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and deliver well-organized speeches and participate in group discussion with appropriate audiovisual support. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
GRD 281 - Design of Advertising GRD 281 - Design of Advertising This course explores the origins, roles, scope, forms, and development of advertising. Emphasis is placed on advertising development from idea through production and the interrelationship of marketing to types of advertising, media, and organizational structure. Upon completion, students should be able to produce advertising for various media and demonstrate an understanding of the complexities and relationships involved in advertising design. Class: 1.00 Lab: 3.00 Credits: 2.00	1.00	3.00		2.00
				Total: 17

Semester 3

Course	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
SOC 210 - Introduction to Sociology SOC 210 - Introduction to Sociology This course introduces the scientific study of human society, culture, and social interactions. Topics include socialization, research methods, diversity and inequality, cooperation and conflict, social change, social institutions, and organizations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of sociological concepts as they apply to the interplay among individuals, groups, and societies. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
DME 130 - Digital Animation I DME 130 - Digital Animation I This course introduces concepts for planning and developing animation sequences. Emphasis will be placed on review of digital animation concepts and exploration of various animation software packages. Upon completion, students should be able to produce simple animations. Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00 Credits: 3.00	2.00	2.00		3.00
WEB 120 - Introduction to Internet Multimedia WEB 120 - Introduction to Internet Multimedia This course introduces the creation of rich media for the Internet. Topics include the design, production and delivery of interactive content, rich media, digital video, and digital audio. Upon completion, students should be able to create multimedia projects incorporating graphics, text, video, and audio using industry standard authoring software or web standards. Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00 Credits: 3.00	2.00	2.00		3.00
DME 210 - User Interface Design DME 210 - User Interface Design This course covers current design approaches and emerging standards related to the design and development of user interfaces. Emphasis is placed on conducting research, and analyzing and reviewing current practices in effective interface design. Upon completion, students should be able to intelligently discuss and evaluate new and existing digital media products in terms of the user interface. Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00 Credits: 3.00	2.00	2.00		3.00
GRD 282 - Advertising Copywriting GRD 282 - Advertising Copywriting This course covers copywriting for print, online, and digital advertising and promotion.Topics include advertising strategies, proposals, headlines, slogans, and text copy for various types of advertising. Upon completion, students should be able to develop content used to market and promote goods and services and comprehend the ethical and regulatory environment for advertising. Class: 1.00 Lab: 3.00 Credits: 2.00	1.00	3.00		2.00
WEB 225 - Content Management Systems WEB 225 - Content Management Systems This course introduces students to Content Management Systems (CMS) designed for the publication of Web content to Web sites. Topics include individual user accounts, administration menus, RSS-feeds, customizable layout, flexible account privileges, logging, blogging systems, creating online forums, and modules. Upon completion, students should be able to register and maintain individual user accounts and create a business website and/or an interactive community website. Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00 Credits: 3.00	2.00	2.00		3.00
				Total: 17

Semester 4

Course	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
MAT 110 - Mathematical Measurement and Literacy MAT 110 - Mathematical Measurement and Literacy This course provides an activity-based approach that develops measurement skills and mathematical literacy using technology to solve problems for non-math intensive programs. Topics include unit conversions and estimation within a variety of measurement systems; ratio and proportion; basic geometric concepts; financial literacy; and statistics including measures of central tendency, dispersion, and charting of data. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the use of mathematics and technology to solve practical problems, and to analyze and communicate results. Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00 Credits: 3.00	2.00	2.00		3.00
DME 270 - Professional Practice in Digital Media DME 270 - Professional Practice in Digital Media This course introduces students to business skills needed to succeed in the digital media workplace. Topics include portfolio development, resume design, and preparation of media contacts. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare themselves and their work for a career in the digital media workplace. Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00 Credits: 3.00	2.00	2.00		3.00
DME 285 - Systems Project DME 285 - Systems Project This course provides an opportunity to complete a significant digital media project from the design phase through implementation with minimal instructor support. Emphasis is placed on project definition, testing, presentation, and implementation. Upon completion, students should be able to complete, maintain and implement a digital media project. Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00 Credits: 3.00	2.00	2.00		3.00
WBL 110 - World of Work WBL 110 - World of Work This course covers basic knowledge necessary for gaining and maintaining employment. Topics include job search skills, work ethic, meeting employer expectations, workplace safety, and human relations. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully make the transition from school to work. Class: 1.00 Credits: 1.00	1.00			1.00
WBL 110A - World of Work Lab WBL 110A - World of Work Lab This course provides a laboratory experience that covers the knowledge necessary for gaining and maintaining employment. Topics include job search and job interview skills, employment expectations, and employment preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate how to successfully make the transition from postsecondary education to work. Lab: 2.00 Credits: 1.00		2.00		1.00
WEB 214 - Social Media WEB 214 - Social Media This course introduces students to social media for organizations. Topics include social media, marketing strategy, brand presence, blogging, social media analytics and technical writing. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize popular social media platforms as part of a marketing strategy, and work with social media analytics tools. Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00 Credits: 3.00	2.00	2.00		3.00
				Total: 14