|
Introduction
The Associate in Science Degree program prepares students for transfer to a four-year college or university or for entry level employment in the field of digital media. A liberal-arts-based program, the AS in Digital Media provides students with the general education courses needed for transfer. A core of Digital Media courses give students the technical skills needed to pursue a career in Web Development, Multimedia Production, or Digital Video and Audio Production.
Students choose to follow one of three tracks: Web Developer, Multimedia Production, or Digital Video and Audio, depending on their career goals.
Admission: Apply under SUNY Code #1599. Students admitted in September and January.
Please Note: Students entering the Digital Media Program must be proficient in the use of Macintosh and/or Windows computers.
Web Developer
Students in the Web Developer track gain practical experience in the use and application of various software and hardware involved in the planning, creation, and organization of a web site. This includes the design and layout of web sites that incorporate graphic images, animation, form processing, audio and video files, and other interactive multimedia components. Students learn to create web pages using the latest standard coding standards including XHTML, CSS, PHP, and Javascript.
See Typical Program
Multimedia Production
Students in the Multimedia Production track learn the use and application of various software and hardware tools of multimedia production. This includes the creation of interactive multimedia for websites and cd-roms. Students work with a variety of software programs including Adobe Photoshop®, Macromedia Flash®, and Final Cut Express®.
See Typical Program
Digital Video and Audio
Students in the Digital Video and Audio track learn to create video and audio files for use in websites and multimedia projects. This includes digital video and audio production skills, editing skills, and compression. Students work with a variety of software programs including Adobe Photoshop®, Final Cut Express®, Adobe AfterEffects®, and ProTools®.
See Typical Program
Transfer Information
Dual Admission Agreements are in place with the following four-year institutions:
Canisius College - Digital Media Arts
Fredonia State College - Visual Arts and New Media
Students should work closely with their academic advisor to insure a smooth transition into a related four-year degree program such as New Media, Digital Media, Multimedia, Web Developer/Designer or Media Arts.
Minimum Degree Requirements
Digital Media Associate in Science Degree Program (DIGM):
NOTE:
Students must choose one of the following tracks: Multimedia Productio, Web Developer, or Digital Video and Audio.
> Click on a course to see a description.
| COURSE |
CREDITS |
|
A total of at least 63 credit hours with a minimum Curriculum Grade Point Average of 2.0. Academic Foundations courses do not count toward the degree. |
| DIGITAL MEDIA minimum of 7 credit hours to include: |
|
DIG 101 - Introduction to Digital Media
|
3 |
|
DIG 110 - Introduction to Web Technology
|
3 |
|
DIG 200 - Digital Media Portfolio
|
1 |
| COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY (Minimum of 3 credit hours to include one of the following or selected through advisement)
|
|
CIS 100 - Introduction to Computer Applications
|
3 |
|
CIS 119 - Introduction to Computer Systems
|
3 |
|
CPS
120 - Computer Programming Logic I* |
4 |
| *Recommended for students
in the Web Developer Track. |
| ART minimum of 6 credit hours to include: |
| ART 109 - Design I |
3 |
| ART 111 - Digital Imaging |
3 |
| SPEECH minimum of 3 credit hours to include: |
SPE 101 Speech Communication or
SPE
103 Interpersonal Communication
|
3 |
| HEALTH/ PHYSICAL EDUCATION
minimum of 2 credit hours |
| Health or Physical Education Elective |
2 |
| FINE ARTS minimum of 3 credit hours |
| Selected through advisement from courses with an ART, FAD, MUS, SPE,or THA prefix |
3 |
| HUMANITIES minimum of 9 credit hours to include: |
| ENG101
- Writing I |
3 |
| ENG 102 - Writing II & Intro to Literature |
3 |
| Humanities Elective |
3 |
| MATH minimum of 3 credit hours |
| Selected through advisement |
3 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES minimum of 6 credit hours |
| Selected through advisement from courses
with an ANT, CRJ, ECO, GEO,GOV, HIS, HUS, PSY, SOC, or SSC prefix |
6 |
| ELECTIVE minimum of 3 credit hours |
| Selected through advisement |
3 |
| Track
Requirements/Electives (Select one
track) |
| Multimedia Production Track: A minimum of 18 credit hours to include: |
| DIG 102 - Multimedia Production I |
3 |
| DIG 103 - Multimedia Production II |
3 |
| DIG
104 - Digital Audio & Video |
3 |
| DIG 210 - Digital Media Practicum |
3 |
| Electives chosen from Recommended Electives |
6 |
Web Developer Track: A minimum of 18 credit hours to include:
|
| DIG 111 - Introduction to Web Design |
3 |
| DIG 112 - Advanced Web Design |
3 |
| DIG 215 - Database-Driven Websites |
3 |
| CIS 218 - Javascript |
3 |
| Electives chosen from Recommended Electives |
6 |
Digital Video and Audio Track: A minimum of 18 credit hours to include: |
| DIG 104 - Digital Video and Audio |
3 |
| DIG 106 - Video Production for Digital Media |
3 |
| DIG 206 - Advanced Digital Video Production |
3 |
| THA 149 - Introduction to ProTools |
3 |
| Electives chosen from Recommended Electives |
6 |
|
