Degrees & Certificates

The multimedia program is designed to provide individuals with the entry-level skills and experience needed for employment in a wide variety of professional opportunities. Some of the opportunities for multimedia specialists include: multimedia associate producer, web designer, web content creation specialist, interface designer, multimedia programmer, authoring specialist, multimedia graphic production artist, digital video specialist, multimedia project manager and more.

The certificate program also provides ongoing skill development to members of the interdisciplinary multimedia team entering from related professions, such as graphic design, film/video, publishing, art and more. Such individuals, who wish to expand and move their skills into the “digital world,” are offered a variety of advanced courses necessary to accomplish their goals.

Multimedia specialists are employed by companies that produce multimedia destined for the World Wide Web, CD-ROM, kiosks, and computer based delivery. Multimedia projects include those focused on business, marketing, education, training, presentations and entertainment applications.

ASSOCIATES OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
Requires a total of 105 credit hours, including 49 multimedia credit hours, 40 additional required course credit hours, and 16 credit hours of general education courses.

MULTIMEDIA CERTIFICATE
Requires a total of 60 credit hours, including 33 required multimedia credit hours, 12 additional multimedia credit hours, and 15 credit hours of approved electives.

VIDEO PRODUCTION CERTIFICATE
Requires a total of 44 credit hours, including 32 required multimedia credit hours, 9 additional multimedia credit hours, and 3 credit hours of cooperative work experience in multimedia.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Students entering into the program must possess strong Macintosh or Windows computer management skills and be familiar with essential software such as word processing and draw/paint programs. Recommended prerequisites: ART 115, 116, 117; and CAS 111D.

COURSE OF STUDY
The program is located at the Cascade campus. The 100 level multimedia courses are generally offered each term, and students may begin taking classes during any term.  A variety of advanced, 200 level courses are also offered. Certificate students must receive a “C” or better in all required multimedia courses.

Please contact the Multimedia Department at (503) 978-5398 for more information or to set up and appointment.