2024-2025 Catalog: September 2024 Edition
Digital Media Art
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Dean: Joseph Poshek
Academic Chair, Visual Arts: Terry Chatkupt
Faculty: Terry Chatkupt; Gokce Kasikci
Courses
The Digital Media Art program prepares students with a strong foundation in digital creative content for art and design. The program begins with design fundamentals where students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a project-based curriculum. The courses in the program provide a hands-on experience for students to develop an understanding of the creative process. Students are encouraged to take a diverse range of Digital Media Art courses including digital photography, graphic design, motion design, and video production classes. All Digital Media Art courses require students to develop a professional portfolio for entry level positions in the creative industry.
Major
Students majoring in Digital Media Art are provided with a rich foundation in design fundamentals while focusing on the creative process of digital art. Additionally, students are encouraged to explore a range of digital media art courses that suit their interests in graphic design, digital photography, and video.
The Digital Media Art Program offers a hands-on, creative curriculum with a pathway to an Associate’s Degree and a Certificate of Achievement. The program supports a wide range of students, including re-entry, dual enrollment, and non-traditional individuals who need upskilling. The DMA Program fosters economic and workforce development through strategic partnerships with local industry.
Recommended Digital Media Art Tracks
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DMA-Photography/Video Focus |
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Year 1, Semester Fall:
DMA 10 Intro to Digital Imaging
DMA 12 Intro to Vector Illustration
DMA 51 Beginning Digital Photography
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Year 1, Semester Fall:
DMA 10 Intro to Digital Imaging
DMA 12 Intron to Vector Illustration
DMA 51 Beginning Digital Photography
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Year 1, Semester Spring:
DMA 55 Graphic Design 1
DMA 65 Typography
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Year 1, Semester Spring:
DMA 55 Graphic Design 1
DMA 52 Intermediate Digital Photography
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Year 2 Semester Fall:
DMA 56 Graphic Design 2
DMA 62 Motion Design
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Year 2 Semester Fall:
DMA 62 Motion Design
DMA 70 Digital Video Production
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Year 2 Semester Spring:
DMA 175 Brand Identity Design
DMA 92 Professional Practices and Portfolio Development
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Year 2 Semester Spring:
DMA 175 Brand Identity Design
DMA 92 Professional Practices and Portfolio Development
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Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Digital Media Art program, students will be able to:
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Analyze and integrate historical and contemporary art theory and design principles with digital media art fundamentals.
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Demonstrate an understanding of the digital media art workflow including research, concept development, project production, and presentation considerations.
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Demonstrate proficiency in industry-standard software to produce digital media art projects for a variety of creative content.
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Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze and evaluate art and design projects.
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Develop a portfolio of original creative work.
Potential Careers
Examples of careers in digital media art include the following:
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Content Creator
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Digital Photographer
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Digital Videographer
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Graphic Designer
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Motion Designer
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Multimedia Artist
ProgramsAssociate in ScienceCertificate of Achievement
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