Digital Media

The Digital Media Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See CRC graduation requirements.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• Write in clear, concise English. (PSLO-1)
• Create traditional media, print and digital media projects that demonstrate effective use of established design principles for typography, color, images, animation, sound and video (PSLO-2)
• Demonstrate a conceptual foundation in new media technology. (PSLO-3)
• Articulate and apply the basic principles and processes used in traditional and digital graphic and multimedia design. (PSLO-4)
• Demonstrate a conceptual foundation in the ethics of new media technology. (PSLO-5)
• Examine and critique media products utilizing general information and concepts in new media. (PSLO-6)

Career Options Nonlinear Video Editor, DVD Author, Computer Graphic Artist, Animation Artist, Producer/Director for Broadcast, Personal or Corporate Video and the Internet. Some career options may require more than two years of college study. Classes beyond the associate degree may be required to fulfill some career options or for preparation for transfer to a university program.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• Create digital media projects that incorporate art theory, digital design and development, digital audio and non-linear digital video. (PSLO-1)
• Examine and critique media products utilizing general information and concepts in new media. (PSLO-2)
• Demonstrate a conceptual foundation in the ethics of new media technology. (PSLO-3)
• Demonstrate skills required for a vast array of digital media careers including web design and development, multimedia production, digital video production and corporate communications. (PSLO-4)

The US Department of Education requires colleges to disclose a variety of information for any program that is eligible for financial aid that "prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation." The following link provides Gainful Employment Disclosure information for this certificate program:

Gainful Employment Information for Digital Media Certificate of Achievement

Career Options Nonlinear Video Editor, Computer Graphic Artist, Animation Artist, Personal or Corporate Video Producer/Director. Some career options may require more than two years of college study. Classes beyond the associate degree may be required to fulfill some career options or for preparation for transfer to a university program.