Multimedia Design

Certificate in Applied Science

33 Credit Hours

This certificate provides training for teachers, media technicians and those desiring work in the field of interactive media. Courses cover the design, development and production of educational and business interactive multimedia applications.

Major Requirements

ARV 110	Computer Graphics I	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is a study of the fundamentals of computer-assisted graphic design using Adobe Illustrator software. It is recommended that students enrolling in ARV 110 be familiar with basic computer functions and computer file management.Learn More

ARV 121	Design	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers basic theories, vocabulary, principles, techniques, media and problem-solving in basic design.Learn More

ARV 123	Composition and Color	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers the investigation and application of principles and concepts of visual organization and the psychological and physical properties of color.Learn More Prerequisites ARV 121 with a minimum grade of C

ARV 136	Motion Graphics I	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course emphasizes techniques used to create motion graphics and visual effects. Adobe After Effects software is used.Learn More Prerequisites ARV 217 with a minimum grade of C

ARV 211	Digital Media Design	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is an introduction to the core concepts of digital media design and a survey of digital media trends. Students will produce and format raster and vector graphics for digital media.Learn More

ARV 217	Computer Imagery	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers the use of the computer as a tool to create images that address the needs of the visual communication field. Adobe Photoshop software is used. It is recommended that students enrolling in ARV 217 be familiar with basic computer functions and computer file management.Learn More

ARV 219	Multimedia Techniques	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course introduces the production of current interactive multimedia. It is recommended that students enrolling in ARV 219 be familiar with basic computer functions and computer file management.Learn More

ARV 227	Website Design I	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course introduces the production of an interactive website.Learn More Prerequisites ARV 110

ARV 229	Advanced Multimedia	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers a study of advanced multimedia techniques. It is recommended that students enrolling in ARV 229 be familiar with basic computer functions and computer file management.Learn More Prerequisites ARV 219

ARV 242	Design Thinking	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course uses human-centered techniques to solve problems in creative and innovative ways. Students will research and analyze how users interact with products and investigate solutions to improve the user interaction experience.Learn More Prerequisites ARV 217

ARV 280	Visual Arts Exit Portfolio	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers the preparation of students’ job-seeking or academic-placement portfolios. The course includes lectures, demonstrations and studio work. This course should be taken in the last semester.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 with a minimum grade of C or ENG 101 or ENG 102 and Departmental Approval for 12 credit hours in ART, ARV, or CGC courses.

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Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying placement levels.