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 111Adobe Photoshop I

3

MGD 112Adobe Illustrator I

3

MGD 117Introduction 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

MGD 142Digital Animatics

3

MGD 1533D Animation I

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Graphic Design

MGD 114Adobe InDesign

3

MGD 116Typography I

3

MGD 133Graphic Design I

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Web Design

MGD 141Web Design I

3

MGD 143Motion Graphic Design I (Software)

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Video Editing & Production

MGD 164Digital Video Editing I

3

MGD 165After Effects I

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Multimedia

MGD 103Production Design

3

MGD 114Adobe InDesign

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Digital Imaging

ART 139Digital Photography I

3

ART 239Digital Photography II

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Total Credit Hours: 15