Fundamentals in Multimedia Technology
This certificate prepares students with fundamental skills in Multimedia Technology fields. Students are advised to pursue additional financial aid eligible awards available in the MGD program to enhance skills and industry preparedness. Certificates and/or AAS degrees can be completed in Digital Animation, Graphic Design, Video Production and Editing, and Web Design and can be achieved in just 2-3 additional semesters.
Requirements
Required Courses
| MGD 111 | Adobe Photoshop I | 3 |
| MGD 112 | Adobe Illustrator I | 3 |
| MGD 117 | Introduction to Visual Communications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Electives
Select two courses (6 credits) from the electives listed in ONE of the following areas of study: Graphic Design, Web Design, Digital Animation, Video Editing & Production and Multimedia to complete the Fundamentals in Multimedia Technology certificate requirements.
Select two courses (6 credits) from below. Both courses must be from the same area of study:
Digital Animation
Graphic Design
Web Design
| MGD 141 | Web Design I | 3 |
| MGD 143 | Motion Graphic Design I (Software) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Video Editing & Production
| MGD 164 | Digital Video Editing I | 3 |
| MGD 165 | After Effects I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Multimedia
Digital Imaging
| ART 139 | Digital Photography I | 3 |
| ART 239 | Digital Photography II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 15