Multimedia Communications Web and Interactive Design, Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree

Program Overview

The Multimedia Communications Web and Interactive Design AAS program equips students with the skills to create accessible web designs, database-driven websites, and content management systems. This two-year program prepares graduates for careers in multimedia development, web content development, and website design, meeting the high demand for professionals with digital media expertise. Students complete the program online and are required to have access to specific software and equipment.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Complete your Multimedia Communications Web and Interactive Design, Associate in Applied Science (AAS). Multimedia communications and web design technologies are integral components of business, communication, and social media. Professional web designers develop websites, information portals, and interactive solutions for service, data organization, and training. This two-year program prepares students to create accessible web interface designs, database driven websites, and content management system deployment for various business, entrepreneurial, and industry services. Capstone courses offer a unique opportunity for students to interact with businesses and clients while creating a collective portfolio of student work. This degree can be completed online. Students are required to have access to Adobe Design Premium software, supply their own digital still and video camera, Adobe Creative Cloud, personal website including domain and webhosting for Portfolio and subdomains for web-based projects, a digital camera for photography and video, and books for this degree option.

Outline:

This sample schedule is provided as a guide for a full-time student starting in fall quarter whose goal is to earn the AAS. The typical student schedule is based on entering the program during the fall quarter, however some programs allow students to enter in the winter or spring as well.

Careers:

There is a high demand for talented people with digital media skills and an increasing number of employers are seeking workers with knowledge of multimedia communication tools. Graduates may find positions with a variety of multimedia oriented companies and organizations in the public and private sectors. Multimedia developer Web content developer Website designer