Explore a degree in graphic design at NFCC.
NFCC is offering a new Associate in Science degree in Digital Media / Multimedia Technology as well as five new Digital Media / Multimedia certificate programs.
Associate in Science Degree | Digital Media / Multimedia Technology
64 Credit Hours
The Associate in Science degree in Digital Media / Multimedia Technology prepares students for careers in Digital Graphic Design. Students will use a variety of professional level software while learning basic artistic design, computer ethics, webpage development, electronic image editing and optimization, computer animation, basic photography, business concepts, and more. Students will learn how to communicate effectively with multimedia in a digital world.
General Education Core Requirements - 15 Credit Hours
| Course # |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| ENC 1101 |
Freshman English I |
3 |
| ARH 2000 |
Humanities Art |
3 |
| PSY 2012 |
General Psychology |
3 |
| MTG 2204 |
Geometry for College Students |
|
| -or- MGF 1106 |
Mathematics for Liberal Arts |
3 |
| CGS 1100C |
Computer Applications I |
3 |
| |
TOTAL:
|
15 |
Professional Courses - 49 Credit Hours
Required Core Courses
| GEB 1011 |
Intro to Business |
3 |
| CGS 1520 |
Multimedia Programming |
3 |
| ART 2201C |
Basic Design I |
3 |
| ART 2202C |
Basic Design II |
3 |
| ART 1300C |
Basic Drawing I |
3 |
| PGY 2401 |
Introduction to Photography |
3 |
| OST 2335 |
Business Communications |
3 |
| GRA 2144C |
Fundamentals of Web Design |
3 |
| GRA 2143C |
Advanced Web Design |
3 |
| GRA 2117C |
Computer Assisted Web Design |
3 |
| GRA 2140C |
Interactive Media |
3 |
| GRA 2131C |
Electronic Imaging |
3 |
| GRA 2207C |
Advanced Electronic Imaging |
3 |
| GRA 2160C |
Computer Animation |
3 |
| GRA 2121C |
Publication Design |
3 |
| CIS 2252 |
Computer Ethics |
3 |
| GRA 1952 |
Portfolio Review |
1 |
| |
TOTAL:
|
49 |
TOTAL - 64 Credit Hours
College Credit Certificate - Digital Media / Multimedia
15 -or- 18 Credit Hours
The following are short-term programs that can be completed in one year or less. They are designed to equip you with a skill set for immediate employment or job advancement. All are included in the related Associate in Science Degree in Digital Media/Multimedia Technology program so they can be used as building blocks toward completing that degree. Each of the certificates is 15 or 18 credit hours comprised of a 9 credit hour program core with additional 6 or 9 credit hours of specialized coursework. Admission requirements are the same as for degree seeking college credit programs. Students interested in more than one specialization should consider the A.S. degree program.
Program Core Courses - 9 Credit Hours
| CGS 1100C |
Computer Applications I |
3 |
| CGS 1520 |
Multimedia Programming |
3 |
| GRA 2131C |
Electronic Imaging |
3 |
| |
TOTAL:
|
9 |
In addition, students will complete one of the following specializations:
Digital Media / Multimedia Authoring Specialization - 6 Credit Hours
| ART 2201C |
Basic Design I |
3 |
| GRA 2117C |
Computer Assisted Graphic Design |
3 |
| |
TOTAL:
|
6 |
Digital Media / Multimedia Production Specialization - 6 Credit Hours
| GRA 2117C |
Computer Assisted Graphic Design |
3 |
| GRA 2160C |
Computer Animation |
3 |
| |
TOTAL:
|
6 |
Digital Media / Multimedia Instructional Technology Specialization - 6 Credit Hours
| GRA 2121C |
Publication Design |
3 |
| EME 2040 |
Introduction to Educational Technology |
3 |
| |
TOTAL:
|
6 |
Digital Media / Multimedia Presentation Specialization - 9 Credit Hours
| ART 2201C |
Basic Design I |
3 |
| GRA 2117C |
Computer Assisted Graphic Design |
3 |
| GRA 2121C |
Publication Design |
3 |
| |
TOTAL:
|
9 |
Digital Media / Multimedia Web Production Specialization - 9 Credit Hours
| GRA 2144C |
Fundamentals of Web Design |
3 |
| GRA 2143C |
Advanced Web Design |
3 |
| GRA 2160C |
Computer Animation |
3 |
| |
TOTAL:
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9 |
TOTAL - 15 -or- 18 Credit Hours
MORE INFORMATION:
Marie Guest
Business & Digital Media Instructor
Department Chair of Social Science, Business, Education, and Computer Science
Telephone: (850) 973-9458
Email: GuestM@nfcc.edu
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