Graphic Design and Digital Media at NWFSC

A.A.S. in Digital Media/Multimedia

Graphic Design Studio Digital Media/Multimedia are terms used to describe a field that incorporates Graphic Design tools and techniques, and delivers communicative products in essentially an electronic form. Digital Media/Multimedia productions include: websites, digital video, and all forms of interactive media.

The Digital Media/Multimedia Technology A.A.S. Degree prepares students to work in industries producing all elements in the architecture and design of websites and other electronic media delivery systems. Large website development requires a creative team of content creators, information architects, graphic designers, videographers and editors, photographers, programmers, and information technology experts. In this program, students are trained to be a part of the audio-visual creative team that creates the look and feel of interactive websites and DVD productions. Students interested in the programming and information technology parts of the team should seek degrees in the Computer Engineering and IT Academy parts of the Advanced Technology and Design Department.

If you choose the A.A.S. in Digital Media/Multimedia Technology, your coursework will expose you to all of the foundational creative and software competencies involved in Graphic Design, along with the special applications involved in web development and digital video. Software applications that are used in this program include: the Adobe Creative Suite®, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and Dreamweaver. We also teach the applications included in Apple Final Cut Studio, including Final Cut Pro and DVD Studio Pro for the development of digital video and interactive DVD production.

Degree Course Requirements and Structure Table

Core Course Requirements
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Semester to Enroll
ART2602C	Digital Imaging I	4	1, 2
GRA1151C	Illustration I	3	1,2
GRA2140C	Multimedia I	4	3,4
GRA2190C	Graphic Design I	3	1,2
GRA2142C	Web Design I	4	2,3,4
PGY1801C	Digital Photography I	4	1,2
Total Core Credits Required		22
Technical Elective Options
ART2603C	Digital Imaging II	4	2,3,4
GRA2141C	Multimedia II	4	3,4
GRA2143C	Web Design II	4	3,4
PGY2803C	Digital Photography III	4	2,3,4
PGY1220C	Commercial Photography I	4	2,3,4
GRA2164C	Advanced Graphics Projects	4	2,3,4
PGY2802C	Digital Photography II	4	2,3,4
Other courses may be approved as technical electives. See an advisor or faculty member for details.
Total Technical Elective Credits Required		24
Total General Education Credits Required (see catalog)		18
Total Credits Required for A.A.S. in Digital Media/Multimedia		64