Creative Media is commercial art: the convergence of art, technology, and commerce.  The Academy for Creative Media Maui incorporates storytelling, media & cinema analysis, screenwriting, graphic design, photography, video, audio, motion graphics, animation, marketing, publicity, and journalism.  We emphasize foundational knowledge and skills, understanding of intellectual property and ethical concerns, and best practices in the field to foster professional attitudes for success in advertising, web marketing, publishing, motion picture and television production, programming, and more.  Students enjoy project-based growth experiences that elevate critical thinking and awareness of related industries and vast career possibilities for commercial artists.

Our general Creative Media Associate of Science (AS) degree consists of core classes, general education, and nine credits of approved specialization electives.  To develop a focused skill-set students are encouraged to commit to a pathway in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, or Web Development.  Additionally, thirty-credit Certificates of Achievement (CA) exist for each discipline, and are also attained in the organic pursuit of the AS.

Majors are required to earn a letter grade of C or better for core and specialization courses, to prepare students for the job market, as entrepreneurs, or continuation to a four-year degree.  Students planning a transfer should consult a counselor about requirements for entrance into that school.  Notably, an articulation agreement with UH West Oahu allows AS graduates the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (BA).

Contact Program Coordinator Brian Kohne (984-3315, bkohne@hawaii.edu) for info.

Program Learning Outcomes