Program Overview

Multimedia Design, AAS

Multimedia design brings video, audio, graphics, photography, and web design into one technical skill, producing well-rounded artists for an exciting and growing industry. In this program, students gain skills using a variety of mediums to create informational and promotional videos, brochures, web designs, and interactive presentations using industry-standard software and equipment.

Program Requirements

Program Core Courses

• MMD 101 - Digital Storytelling/Scriptwriting (T)
• MMD 110 - Multimedia Production
• MMD 210 - Multimedia Light, Sound and Music
• MMD 125 - Internet Trends/Media Criticism
• MMD 130 - Multimedia for the web
• MMD 135 - Motion Graphics
• MMD 236 - Portfolio Presentation
• MMD 160 - Advanced Multimedia Production
• MMD 140 - Internship (3 credits)
• OR
• MMD 240 - Internship (2 credits)

Total Core Course Credits: 40-41

Program Supporting Courses

• ART 101 - Design I: Two Dimensional
• BUSN 125 - Exploring E-Commerce OR
• BUSN 102 - Entrepreneurial Thinking for Success
• Choose a total of 25 credits of ART or VICOM courses

Total Supporting Course Credits: 35

Related Instruction

Communications

• CMST& 101 - Introduction to Communication

Computation

Select 1 course from the list below

• BUSN 135 - Business Mathematics
• ACCTG 121 - Practical Financial Accounting
• MATH-math course above 100

Human Relations

Select 1 course from the following

• ANTH& 206 - Cultural Anthropology (BAS Integrated Design pathway)
• BUSN 160 - Human/Labor Relations
• SOC 130 - American Diversity (BAS Integrated Design pathway)

Total Related Instruction Credits: 15

Total Program Credits: 90-91

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrate awareness of the career options, current issues and professional practices of the multimedia artist profession.
• Apply effective interpersonal communications with clients, co-workers, managers, suppliers, workrooms and subcontractors within the multimedia profession.
• Know the professional resources that a multimedia artist would use in keeping current with the profession.
• Identify suitable employment opportunities by matching personal and professional interests and abilities with positions within the multimedia profession.
• Develop and implement solutions to interactive communication problems.
• Identify and use differences in audiences and cultures when creating the multimedia product.
• Initiate projects and use technology appropriate to audience needs.
• Use trade practices, ethics and copyright laws related to multimedia design.

Program Notes

• This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
• Students must achieve minimum overall GPA of 2.0.
• AAS degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.
• Not all classes are offered every quarter or at night.

General Requirements

Read the Associate Degree and Certificate Requirements.

Internal Coding

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Description | Multimedia Design AAS
Academic Plan | AIVMDAPT
CIP Code | 10.0304