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    Computer Engineering

    UH Mānoa
    Prerequisites

    Core courses cover the fundamentals of electrical and computer engineering, while upper level technical elective courses allow students to pursue their specific technical interests. The program emphasizes hands-on education with state-of-the-art equipment and software tools. There are three required project courses, one each at the sophomore (EE 296), junior (EE 396), and senior (EE 496) levels.

    In the Electrical Engineering program, the electives are divided into two major areas or Tracks:

    • Electrophysics Track
      • antennas, circuit/device designs, electromagnetic, electronics, fabrication, microwave engineering, optics, solid-state devices, and sensors.
    • Systems & Data Science Track
      • control, data science, convolutional neural networks, machine learning, optimization, pattern recognition, signal/image processing, and telecommunications.

    Electrical Engineering program students may also opt to take a select set of courses to receive a concentration in

    • Biomedical Concentration
    • Energy Concentration
    The Computer Engineering program develops the following backgrounds: algorithms, computer architecture, computer network, embedded systems, and software engineering.

    Core Requirements


    Each of the curricula offered by the College of Engineering provides a fundamental science-oriented university education with coverage of communications, the humanities, and social sciences, as well as the basic physical sciences of mathematics, physics, and chemistry. The curricula also encompass engineering sciences common to all engineering disciplines and project courses that introduce the engineering method of design.

    Course work in each curriculum consists of a set of required courses common to all engineering majors and additional courses to satisfy departmental requirements.  The college participates actively in UH Mānoa Honors Program.  The courses required of all engineering students, which also satisfies the General Education Core Requirements of UH Mānoa, consist of the following credits:

    Written Communication

    ENG 100 – Composition I (3) (FW) or approved FW course

    Arts, Humanities and Literature

    COMG 251 – Principles of Effective Public Speaking (3) (DA)
    One elective (3) (DH or DL)

    Social Sciences

    ECON 120 – Introduction to Economics (3), ECON 130 – Principles of Microeconomics (3), or ECON 131 – Principles of Macroeconomics (3) (DS)
    One elective (3) (DS)

    Global and Multicultural Perspectives

    Two approved FG electives (6)

    Symbolic

    MATH 241 – Calculus I (4) (FS)
    MATH 242 – Calculus II (4)
    MATH 243 – Calculus III (3)
    MATH 244 – Calculus IV (3)

    or

    MATH 251A – Accelerated Calculus I (4)
    MATH 252A – Accelerated Calculus II (4)
    MATH 253A – Accelerated Calculus III (4)

    Natural Sciences

    CHEM 161/161L, and CHEM 162 – General Chemistry/Lab (3/1/3) (DP/DY)

    or

    CHEM 171/171L – Principles of Chemistry (4/1) (DP/DY)

    or

    CHEM 181/181L – Principles of Chemistry (4/1) (DP/DY)

    and

    PHYS 170/170L – General Physics I/Lab (4/1) (DP/DY)
    PHYS 272/272L – General Physics II/Lab (3/1) (DP/DY)

    Additionally, a student must complete the Focus Graduation Requirements: one H,  one E, one O, and five W courses. The Hawaiian or Second Language is not required for the engineering degree.

    Electives

    There is a requirement of a minimum of 6 credit hours of technical electives.  They may be all from the following list of EE and ICS courses.  Alternatively, they may be composed of 3 credit hours from the list and 3 credit hours of an EE course that is at the 300 level or higher.

    EE 344 Network I (or ICS 451)
    EE 406 Introduction to Computer and Network Security
    EE 449 Computer Communication Networks (or ICS 451)
    EE 461 Computer Architecture (or ICS 431)
    EE 467 Object Oriented Software Engineering
    EE 468 Introduction to Operating Systems (or ICS 412)
    EE 469 Wireless Data Networks
    EE 491 Special Topics in Electrical Engineering (E, F, G)
    ICS 311 Algorithms
    ICS 313 Programming Language Theory
    ICS 321 Data Storage & Retrieval
    ICS 413 Software Engineering I
    ICS 414 Software Engineering II
    ICS 415 Introduction to Programming for the Web
    ICS 421 Database Systems
    ICS 424 Application Frameworks
    ICS 425 Computer Security and Ethics
    ICS 426 Computer System Security
    ICS 432 Concurrent and High-Performance Programming
    ICS 441 Theory of Computation
    ICS 442 Analytical Models and Methods
    ICS 461 Artificial Intelligence I
    ICS 464 Human Computer Interaction I
    ICS 465 Introduction to Hypermedia
    ICS 466 Design for Mobile Devices
    ICS 469 Introduction to Cognitive Science
    ICS 481 Introduction to Computer Graphics

    Note that ICS courses from the list may have prerequisite courses that are not part of the computer engineering curriculum.  These courses used as technical electives will lead to more credit hours to complete the program.

    Program Overview

    The Electrical & Computer Engineering department at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa was formed in 1959 with a baccalaureate degree program. The first graduating class received a B.S. degree in 1961. Our M.S. degree program was started in 1961, and our doctoral (Ph.D.) degree program was initiated in 1966. The first Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering was granted by the University in 1969. The famous wireless communication protocol, ALOHA, was invented by our faculty in the 1970s.

    The Department of Information and Computer Sciences and the Department of Electrical Engineering offer a joint Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering (BS CE).  The BSCE degree program provides you with the opportunity to learn about computer hardware and software, computer organization and architecture, computer security, software engineering, computer networks and Internet technology, embedded systems, computer-aided design, multi-core and parallel computing, wireless networks, and other topics.

    As an electrical or computer engineer, you will work at the heart of the most rapidly developing technology humankind has ever seen. Electrical engineers design and build electronic devices, process data and signals, sense things, control things, power things, and connect things and people, and lots more! Electrical engineering is one of the broadest of all engineering degrees, allowing students to move into virtually any area. Computer engineering is a discipline that combines electrical engineering with computer science, training students to have good understanding in both hardware and software. Electrical and computer engineering are among the top requested majors by potential employers.

    The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering offers:

    For more information, please visit their site.

    Contact an Advisor

    Electrical & Computer Engineering
    2540 Dole Street, Holmes Hall 483
    Honolulu, HI 96822 USA

    (808) 956-7586

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    ICS – Computer Science

    UH Mānoa
    Prerequisites


    Visit the ICS undergraduate degree website for more information.

     

    Core Requirements


    Visit the ICS undergraduate degree website for more information.

    Electives


    Visit the ICS undergraduate degree website for more information.

    Program Overview


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    The Information and Computer Sciences Department (ICS) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa offers the following ACM-related courses:

    ACM students may take these classes by contacting the respective professor and asking for a permission override.

     

     

    Contact an Advisor

    ACM liaison for ICS is Professor Jason Leigh
    E-mail: leighj@hawaii.edu

    ICS contact for undergraduate degree requirements:
    Gerald Lau
    Assistant Faculty Specialist (ICS/LIS)
    Office: POST 303A
    Phone: 808-956-5428
    E-mail: glau@hawaii.edu

    Contact an Admission Specialist

    Animation

    UH Mānoa
    Prerequisites

    ART 113 – Introduction to Drawing

    Core Requirements

    Core: 21 Credits

    CINE 255 – Introduction to Cinema and Digital Media
    CINE 215 – Introduction to 3D Computer Animation
    CINE 216 – Fundamentals of Animation
    CINE 350 – Screenwriting
    CINE 360 – Indigenous Aesthetics
    CINE 385 – Topics in Cinematic Arts
    CINE 460 – Ethics and Film

    Track (Required Courses): 9 Credits

    CINE 316B – Intermediate 3D Animation or CINE 316C Intermediate 2D Animation
    CINE 320 – Animation Production I
    CINE 420 – Animation Production II

    Electives

    Track (Elective Courses): 12 credits/4 course

    CINE 314 – Experimental Art and Animation
    CINE 315 – 3D Modeling
    CINE 316B – Intermediate 3D Animation
    CINE 316C – Intermediate 2D Animation
    CINE 317 – 3D Lighting, Camera, and Rendering
    CINE 321 – Storyboarding and Animatics
    CINE 325 – Motion Graphics
    CINE 386 – Techniques in Cinematic Arts
    CINE 390 – Workshop in Cinematic Arts
    CINE Independent Group Project
    CINE 415 – Computer Game Production
    CINE 419 – Virtual and Augmented Reality Programming
    CINE 420 – Animation Production II
    CINE 484 – Data Visualization
    CINE 486 – Capstone Creative Production
    CINE 487 – Video Game Design and Development
    CINE 495 – Cinematic Arts Internship
    CINE 499 – Directed Study

    Program Overview

    As Hawaiʻi’s film school, ACM: The School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) is at the forefront of cinematic arts in the Pacific. Located in Honolulu at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, SCA is dedicated to academic and creative excellence through its Bachelor of Arts degree designed to encourage innovation and collaboration with emphasis on Hawaiʻi, the Pacific, and Asia. Focused in the heart of a state with a robust film and television industry, SCA encourages professional development, mentorship, and community engagement through a variety of programs including internships, master classes, and industry screenings such as the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival. 

    Mission Statement

    SCA nurtures and empowers students to develop their own unique voices as storytellers, exploring creative media forms rooted in personal experience and place-based learning through animation, critical studies, digital cinema, and screenwriting. 

    SCA Students Are: 

    Driven by a boundless curiosity, SCA students collaborate and support each other in their creative endeavors and conduct themselves in a respectful and professional manner. SCA students create stories for the screen rooted in diversity and personal identity. These films offer windows into their communities, cultures, beliefs and experiences. Whether on set or in the classroom, SCA students embody the values and ethics of emerging artists and scholars who aspire to educate, challenge, and entertain audiences through their work. 

    SCA offers a core curriculum in three tracks: Cinematic Arts, Animation, and Digital Cinema.

    The SCA Animation track focuses on storytelling through the art of animation. Students explore traditional, experimental, and computer animation techniques to best tell their personal and unique stories from Hawaiʻi, the Pacific, and all corners of the globe. Students gain a well-rounded understanding of the various roles, skills, and techniques used in the animation industry, enabling them to perform each task themselves when making an independent film, or recognizing areas of interest in which they want to specialize. Admission to the animation track is based on the submission of an artist’s portfolio.

    For more info about UH Mānoa’s program, please visit their site.

    Contact an Advisor

    The School of Cinematic Arts
    Crawford 210
    2550 Campus Road
    Honolulu, HI 96822

    (808) 956-5660
    cinema@hawaii.edu

    Contact an Admission Specialist

    Cinematic Arts

    UH Mānoa
    Prerequisites

    N/A

    Core Requirements

    Core: 18 Credits

    CINE 255 – Introduction to Cinema and Digital Media
    CINE 215 – Introduction to 3D Computer Animation or CINE 310 – Cinematic Narrative Production
    CINE 350 – Screenwriting
    CINE 360 – Indigenous Aesthetics
    CINE 385 – Topics in Cinematic Arts
    CINE 460 – Ethics and Film 

    Track (Required Courses): 12 Credits

    CINE 330 – Independent Producing
    CINE 380 – Genre and Narrative Theory in Cinematic Arts
    CINE 381 – Documentary Studies
    CINE 382 – Authors in Cinematic Arts

     

    Electives

    Track (Elective Courses): 12 credits/4 course

    CINE 216 – Fundamentals of Animation
    CINE 312 – Cinematography
    CINE 314 – Experimental Art and Animation
    CINE 315 – 3D Modeling
    CINE 316B – Intermediate 3D Animation
    CINE 316B – Intermediate 3D Animation
    CINE 317 – 3D Lighting, Camera, and Rendering
    CINE 320 – Animation Production I
    CINE 321 – Storyboarding and Animatics
    CINE 325 – Motion Graphics
    CINE 352 – Screening Asian Americans
    CINE 353 – Scenic I: Beginning Scenic Design
    CINE 355 – Oral Tradition to Screenplay
    CINE 356 – Costumes I: Beginning Costume Design
    CINE 370 – Directing the Actor on Screen
    CINE 372 – Editing for Cinema
    CINE 374 – Post-Production Sound
    CINE 375 – Directing the Camera for the Screen
    CINE 384 – Study Abroad
    CINE 386 – Techniques in Cinematic Arts
    CINE 390 – Workshop in Cinematic Arts
    CINE 399 – Independent Group Project
    CINE 405 – Documentary Production
    CINE 410 – Advanced Cinematic Production
    CINE 412 – Advanced Cinematography
    CINE 415 – Computer Game Production
    CINE 419 – Virtual and Augmented Reality Programming
    CINE 420 – Animation Production II
    CINE 450 – Advanced Screenwriting
    CINE 452C/452E – History and Film
    CINE 455 – Indigenous Filmmaking
    CINE 470 – Directing the Motion Picture
    CINE 475 – Screenwriting Capstone
    CINE 480 – Oceanic Media and Culture
    CINE 484 – Data Visualization
    CINE 485 – Seminar in Cinematic Arts
    CINE 486 – Capstone Creative Production
    CINE 487 – Video Game Design and Development
    CINE 490 – Global Media
    CINE 495 – Cinematic Arts Internship
    CINE 499 – Directed Study

    Program Overview

    As Hawaiʻi’s film school, ACM: The School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) is at the forefront of cinematic arts in the Pacific. Located in Honolulu at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, SCA is dedicated to academic and creative excellence through its Bachelor of Arts degree designed to encourage innovation and collaboration with emphasis on Hawaiʻi, the Pacific, and Asia. Focused in the heart of a state with a robust film and television industry, SCA encourages professional development, mentorship, and community engagement through a variety of programs including internships, master classes, and industry screenings such as the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival. 

    Mission Statement

    SCA nurtures and empowers students to develop their own unique voices as storytellers, exploring creative media forms rooted in personal experience and place-based learning through animation, critical studies, digital cinema, and screenwriting. 

    SCA Students Are: 

    Driven by a boundless curiosity, SCA students collaborate and support each other in their creative endeavors and conduct themselves in a respectful and professional manner. SCA students create stories for the screen rooted in diversity and personal identity. These films offer windows into their communities, cultures, beliefs and experiences. Whether on set or in the classroom, SCA students embody the values and ethics of emerging artists and scholars who aspire to educate, challenge, and entertain audiences through their work. 

    SCA offers a core curriculum in three tracks: Cinematic Arts, Animation, and Digital Cinema.

    Cinematic Arts is the central track for SCA majors providing a strong foundation in cinema history, culture, storytelling, and cinematic production. This track provides students the flexibility to focus on areas such as producing, screenwriting, documentary, media studies, as well as the focused study and extended practice in the student’s chosen area of competence. Track requirements are interdisciplinary and allow for a broader understanding of cinema as an art, mode of storytelling, business, and cultural product.

    For more info about UH Mānoa’s program, please visit their site.

    Contact an Advisor

    The School of Cinematic Arts
    Crawford 210
    2550 Campus Road
    Honolulu, HI 96822

    (808) 956-5660
    cinema@hawaii.edu

    Contact an Admission Specialist

    Digital Cinema

    UH Mānoa
    Prerequisites

    N/A

    Core Requirements

    Core: 18 Credits

    CINE 255 – Introduction to Cinema and Digital Media
    CINE 310 – Cinematic Narrative Production
    CINE 350 – Screenwriting
    CINE 360 – Indigenous Aesthetics
    CINE 385 – Topics in Cinematic Arts
    CINE 460 – Ethics and Film

    Track (Required Courses): 18 Credits

    CINE 312 – Cinematography
    CINE 330 – Independent Producing
    CINE 370 – Directing the Actor on Screen
    CINE 372 – Editing for Cinema
    CINE 374 – Post-Production Sound
    CINE 410 – Advanced Cinematic Production

    Electives

    Track (Elective Courses): 6 credits/2 course

    CINE 325 – Motion Graphics
    CINE 355 – Oral Tradition to Screenplay
    CINE 375 – Directing the Camera for the Screen
    CINE 380 – Genre and Narrative Theory in Cinematic Arts
    CINE 381 – Documentary Studies
    CINE 382 – Authors in Cinematic Arts
    CINE 386 – Techniques in Cinematic Arts
    CINE 390 – Workshop in Cinematic Arts
    CINE 399 – Independent Group Project
    CINE 405 – Documentary Production
    CINE 412 – Advanced Cinematography
    CINE 450 – Advanced Screenwriting
    CINE 452C/452E – History and Film
    CINE 455 – Indigenous Filmmaking
    CINE 470 – Directing the Motion Picture
    CINE 475 – Screenwriting Capstone
    CINE 486 – Capstone Creative Production
    CINE 495 – Cinematic Arts Internship
    CINE 499 – Directed Study

    Program Overview

    As Hawaiʻi’s film school, ACM: The School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) is at the forefront of cinematic arts in the Pacific. Located in Honolulu at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, SCA is dedicated to academic and creative excellence through its Bachelor of Arts degree designed to encourage innovation and collaboration with emphasis on Hawaiʻi, the Pacific, and Asia. Focused in the heart of a state with a robust film and television industry, SCA encourages professional development, mentorship, and community engagement through a variety of programs including internships, master classes, and industry screenings such as the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival. 

    Mission Statement

    SCA nurtures and empowers students to develop their own unique voices as storytellers, exploring creative media forms rooted in personal experience and place-based learning through animation, critical studies, digital cinema, and screenwriting. 

    SCA Students Are: 

    Driven by a boundless curiosity, SCA students collaborate and support each other in their creative endeavors and conduct themselves in a respectful and professional manner. SCA students create stories for the screen rooted in diversity and personal identity. These films offer windows into their communities, cultures, beliefs and experiences. Whether on set or in the classroom, SCA students embody the values and ethics of emerging artists and scholars who aspire to educate, challenge, and entertain audiences through their work. 

    SCA offers a core curriculum in three tracks: Cinematic Arts, Animation, and Digital Cinema.

    Students in the Digital Cinema track focus on all aspects of filmmaking: screenwriting, directing, producing, cinematography, editing, and post-production sound. The program promotes diverse storytelling through the production of narrative, experimental, documentary, and indigenous short films. Production courses are taught using industry-standard film equipment, which allows students to gain an understanding of the technical aspects of filmmaking while using current technology. This track fosters a collaborative and professional environment for learning. Admission to the digital cinema track is based on the submission of an artist’s portfolio.

    For more info about UH Mānoa’s program, please visit their site.

    Contact an Advisor

    The School of Cinematic Arts
    Crawford 210
    2550 Campus Road
    Honolulu, HI 96822

    (808) 956-5660
    cinema@hawaii.edu

    Contact an Admission Specialist

    Graphic Design

    UH Maui College
    Prerequisites

    N/A

    Core Requirements

    Starting Fall 2024 Requirements:

    ART 107D or CM 180 or ICS 200 ir MKT 120 or MKT 160
    ART 113
    ART 115
    CM 105
    CM 118
    CM 123
    CM 124
    CM 125
    CM 139 or CM 144 or CM 145 or CM 146 or CM 148
    CM 147
    CM 175
    CM 225
    CM 285
    COM 145
    SP 151 or SP 251
    ENG 100
    ENG 104 or ENG 210 or ENG 204C or JOUR 250
    ICS 101
    MATH 100 or MATH 103 or MATH 115 or MATH 135 or Higher

    Electives

    Natural Science Elective
    Creative Media Elective

    Program Overview

    Creative Media is commercial art: the convergence of art, technology, and commerce. Academy for Creative Media Maui incorporates storytelling, media analysis, screenwriting, graphic design, traditional and digital illustration, photography, audio/video production and editing, motion graphics, animation, web technology, marketing, journalism, and more. We emphasize foundational knowledge, 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, animation, gaming, app development, virtual reality, and emergent media. Students enjoy project-based growth experiences which elevate critical thinking, awareness of related industries, and the vast career possibilities for commercial artists both in the islands and far beyond our shores.

    Our sixty-credit Creative Media Associate in Science (A.S.) degree consists of core classes, general education, and six credits of electives. To develop a focused skill-set, students are encouraged to commit to a pathway in Animation, Filmmaking, or Graphic Design. Additionally, a thirty-credit Creative Media Certificate of Achievement (CA) is attained in the organic pursuit of any of our A.S. degrees.

    To prepare students for the job market, graduates are exposed to industry-specific skills in preparation for the workforce, exploring entrepreneurism, or continuing for a four-year degree. Majors are required to earn a letter grade of C or better for core and specialization courses. Students planning a transfer should consult a counselor about future requirements. Notably, articulation agreements provide our A.S. graduates an efficient path to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree at both ACM West Oahu and ACM Manoa: The School of Cinematic Arts.

    For more info about UH Maui’s program, please visit their site.

    Contact an Advisor

    Brian Kohne
    bkohne@hawaii.edu
    (808) 984-3315

    Contact an Admission Specialist

    Design and Media

    UH West O‘ahu
    Prerequisites

    UH West O’ahu Creative Media Degree Requirements

    Students who are a part of the UH System multi-campus ACM articulated pathway are eligible for this program. Students and graduates from other creative media or communications programs can be considered for admission through a portfolio and transcript review. Please contact Sharla Hanaoka, email shanaoka@hawaii.edu.

    Undergraduate General Education Requirements

    • General Education Requirements (31 Credits)
    • Writing Skills Requirement (3 credits)
    • Lower Division Math Requirement (0-3 credits)

    Creative Media Foundational Requirement: (18 credits)

    • ART 112 Introduction to Digital Art (Will satisfy general ed DA requirement)
    • CM 120 Introduction to Digital Video

    Plus, choose 12 credits from the list below:

    • ART 101 Introduction to Visual Arts
    • ART 107D Introduction to Digital Photography
    • ART 113D Introduction to Digital Drawing
    • ART 126 3D Computer Graphics
    • ART 221 Design for Print and Web
    • ART 229 Interface Design I
    • ART 231 Art Through Applied Geometry
    • ART 240 Typography and Color Design
    • CM 140 History of Video Games
    • CM 142 Introduction to Video Game Design
    • CM 143 Introduction to Game Art
    • CM 150 Film Analysis and Storytelling
    • CM 151 Pre-Production: Digital Video
    • CM 152 Principles of Video Editing
    • CM 153 Sound Design for Digital Media
    • CM 155 Introduction to Screenwriting
    • CM 160 The Mobile Word
    • CM 161 Intro to iOS Mobile App Development
    • CM 251 Animation and Special Effects
    • ICS 101 Digital Tools for the Information World
    • ICS 111 Introduction to Computer Science

    Core Requirements

    Creative Media Core Requirements (21 Credits):

    • CM 256 Creatives in Media
    • ENG 313 Introduction to Creative Writing (WI)
    • CM 314 Music, Sound & Media
    • CM 320 Creative Producing
    • CM 401 Creative Professionals
    • HIST 363: 20th Century Popular, Mass & Counter-Culture
    • SD 360: Dynamics of Effective Leadership (WI)

    Design & Media Concentration Requirement (12 credits)

    Complete 12 credits from the following:

    • ART 320 Web Design & Development
    • CM 315 Interactive Applications
    • CM 316 User Experience
    • CM 317 Motion Graphics
    • CM 350 Creative Strategy
    • CM 351 Innovative Advertising
    • CM 352 Transmedia and Emerging Media
    • CM 358 Web Series Production
    • CM 378 Visual Depictions of the Human Experience and Media Power
    • CM 390 Creative Media Internship
    • CM 403 Special Topics
    • CM 415 Visual Design for Mobile Apps

    Capstone Requirement: 6 UD Credits

    • CM 489 Pre-Capstone Experience (WI)
    • CM 490 Senior Project or CM 491 Senior Practicum

    Electives

    Design & Media Concentration Electives (9 credits)

    • ART 311D Design in Public Spaces
    • *ART 320 Web Design & Development
    • BUSA 300 Principles of Marketing
    • CM 201 Forensic Photography
    • CM 301 Esports Primer
    • *CM 315 Interactive Applications
    • *CM 316 User Experience
    • *CM 317 Motion Graphics
    • CM 340 The Modern Game Industry
    • CM 341 Writing and Storytelling for Video Games
    • CM 342 Game Design & Development I
    • CM 343 Game Level Design
    • *CM 350 Creative Strategy
    • *CM 351 Innovative Advertising
    • *CM 352 Transmedia and Emerging Media
    • CM 353 Making a Short Film
    • *CM 358 Web Series Production
    • CM 359 Branded Entertainment: Online Video Campaign
    • *CM 378 Visual Depictions of the Human Experience and Media Power
    • *CM 390 Creative Media Internship
    • CM 391 Game Design Project
    • CM 402 Archival Research for Media Makers
    • *CM 403 Special Topics
    • CM 405 Documentary Arts
    • CM 406 Advanced Screenwriting
    • CM 407 Stop Motion
    • *CM 415 Visual Design for Mobile Apps
    • CM 430 Mastering Social Media
    • CM 442 Game Design & Development II
    • ENG 317 Pidgin Creative Writing Workshop
    • ENG 300c Introduction to Cultural Theory
    • ENG 360 Literature & Film
    • ENG 361 History of Film
    • ENG 367(a) Film Genres and Directors
    • ENG 368(a) Topics in Television Studies
    • ENG 385 Fairy Tales and Their Adaptations
    • ENG 441 Gender & Sexuality in Literature & Film
    • HIST 243 Asia Cool: Modern Asia & Pop Culture
    • HIST 311 Chinese Culture
    • HIST 321 Japanese Culture
    • HIST 325 Asian Economies, Business & Consumers
    • HIST 326 Japan Cool: Anime, Manga, and Film
    • HPST 304 Hawaiian-Pacific Traditions
    • HPST 461 Traditional Art of Hawaii
    • HPST 462 Traditional Art of the Pacific
    • HPST 477 Polynesian and Micronesian Mythology
    • HPST 478 Hawaiian Mythology II
    • HPST 479 Hawaiian Mythology I
    • ICS 129 Introduction to Databases
    • ICS 184 Network Fundamentals
    • ICS 211 Introduction to Computer Science II
    • ICS 240 Operating Systems
    • MGT 301 Business Ethics
    • MGT 320 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
    • MKT 311 Consumer Behavior
    • MKT 331 Advertising & Promotion Management
    • MUS 240 Intro to Music Technology
    • MUS 289 Introduction to Music Writing
    • MUS 343 Audio Production: Intro to Mixing
    • MUS 389 Intermediate Music Writing for Media
    • PHIL 439 Philosophy and Film

    *Courses may only be used once to fulfill the Design & Media Concentration OR Concentration Elective requirement

    Electives Requirement (26 credits)

    Check with your College Success Advisor to confirm how many electives are needed.

    Program Overview

    The Design and Media concentration educates and trains designers for the visual communication needs of industry and society. Emphasis is placed on the conception, creation, planning and realization of visual solutions to complex problems in contemporary cultures. Students integrate methodology, prototyping, aesthetics, human factors, technology, materials, context and audience to develop strategies and solutions that give form to print, screen, and the built environment.

    Careers and Earning Potential

    In Hawaiʻi the creative sector supports a wide spectrum of commercial businesses, individuals, cultural enterprises and non-profit institutions. Creative enterprises produce, directly or indirectly, a range of goods services that are the product of artistry, design, aesthetic value or cultural enterprise.

    A student will gain a variety of communication, computer and video skills to help prepare them for careers in advertising, media, communications and more.

    For more information on careers and earning potential, visit the Hawaiʻi Career Explorer website.

    Learning Outcomes

    Upon successful completion of the concentration in Design and Media, students will be able to: 

    Production Skills and Technical Knowledge

    • Demonstrate an understanding of current interactive technologies, tools, and apps by effectively using them to execute projects
    • Demonstrate programming and coding skills by building functional products and prototypes that simulate the intended interactive experience

    Conceptual Thinking

    • Collect data appropriate for a given project
    • Use research findings to develop design ideas centered on target users
    • Identify user demographics and diagram the user experience
    • Produce a consistent interactive experience in a medium appropriate to the user’s needs
    • Analyze and discuss design trends and issues

    Written and Oral Communication

    • Clearly and professionally present work and ideas
    • Evaluate and critique work in chosen medium

    Visual Communication

    • Apply grid-based visual compositions that demonstrate the principles of design
    • Apply typographic theory to choices that effectively communicate information hierarchy and mood towards a given a platform
    • Demonstrate effective use of color and imagery for an intended audience

    Professional Readiness

    • Produce a cohesive portfolio tailored to reflect stated career goals
    • Work cooperatively and effectively in a professional production environment
    • Practice meeting deadlines and submit work according to professional presentation standards
    Contact an Advisor

    Sharla Hanaoka, Associate Director Creative Media

    Contact an Admission Specialist

    Ambient Computing Lab

    UH Mānoa
    Prerequisites

    N/A

    Core Requirements

    N/A

    Electives

    N/A

    Program Overview

    The Ambient Computing Laboratory at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa’s College of Engineering develops advanced cyber-physical systems that combine interactive multimedia with the unique research possibilities offered by the billions of connected devices that are increasingly connected to the Internet. This evolution of the Internet, known as the Internet of Things (IoT), is well underway, with the current 20 billion connected devices projected to surpass 75 billion devices by the year 2025.

    The Ambient Lab’s research focuses on several Hawai’i-specific needs, such as remote collaboration, distance education and connected healthcare. Together with UH System’s Academy for Creative Media (ACM System), the lab also helps foster UH’s emerging Computational Media study program, which trains students and working professionals in the areas of video game development, virtual and augmented reality, and digital storytelling and filmmaking.

    Recognizing the strategic value of this ongoing digital transformation, ACM System’s Founder and Director, Chris Lee, has spent over fifteen years developing Hawai’i as a center of excellence in media. Lee, who previously served as president of production for both TriStar Pictures and Columbia Pictures, established ACM System in 2003 to promote integrated multimedia, arts, and technology education in Hawai’i as a catalyst for creating 21st century knowledge-based jobs across the islands. Lee has been instrumental raising the public and private capital needed to fund its activities, building initiatives, and attracting visionary researchers—like Carlson to UH in 2016.

    Carlson’s appointment complements ACM System’s ongoing support of UH Professor Jason Leigh’s Laboratory for Advanced Visualization & Applications (LAVA) at UH Mānoa. Since 2014, LAVA has served as a dynamic maker space and innovation hub at UH, where researchers develop a wide range of big data visualization techniques for science, engineering and training. LAVA also forms the core of the Hawai’i Data Science Institute, which serves the data intensive science, engineering and training needs of UH System’s 10 campuses.

    For more info about UH Mānoa’s program, please visit their site.
    Contact an Advisor

    Darren Carlson
    darrenca@hawaii.edu

    Contact an Admission Specialist

    Digital Media Art Certificate

    UH Hilo
    Prerequisites

    N/A

    Core Requirements

    ART Foundations (9 credits):

    ART 112 – Introduction to Digital Media (3)
    ART 121 – FP Studio: Beg Drawing (3)
    ART 123 – FP Studio: 2-D Design (3)

    Intermediate Courses – Select two of the following courses (6 credits):

    CS 140 – Multimedia Programming (3)
    CS 150 – Intro To Computer Science I (3)
    CS 172 – Python for Data Analysis (3)
    CS 200 – Web Technology I (3)
    CS 201 – Web Technology II (3)
    ART 215 – Printmaking: Intaglio (3)

    Art History – Select one of the following courses (3 credits):

    ART 370 – Art of the 20th Century (3)
    ART 392 – New Media Art Seminar (3)

    Studio Art – Select two of following courses (6 credits):

    ART 301 – Digital Video and Installation (3)
    ART 308 – Creative Digital Photography (3)
    ART 312 – 3D Modeling & Virtual Reality (3)
    ART 475 – Data Visualization (3)
    ART 475L – Data Visualization Lab (1)

    Total credit hours required for the Digital Media Art Certificate: 24 credit hours

    Electives

    N/A

    Program Overview

    The Digital Media Art Certificate can be completed as part of the Art Major for the Bachelor of Arts Degree, or it can be a stand-alone certificate for students not majoring in art. The Digital Media Certificate requires foundations classes in drawing and 2D design, contemporary art history, and a selection of upper level studio classes with digital media focus.

    Notes:

    1. Minimum GPA for all certificate courses is 2.0 (C)
    2. Minimum acceptable grade for all certificate courses is C

    For more info about UH Hilo’s program, please visit their site.

    Contact an Advisor

    Jonathon “Jon” E. Goebel
    Chair and Associate Professor, Art

    Jodilyn K. Kunimoto
    Senior Advisor

    Contact an Admission Specialist

    Digital Visualization & Communication Certificate

    UH Hilo
    Prerequisites

    N/A

    Core Requirements

    Total Required Credits: 18

    Select one of the following courses:

    CS 130 – Beg Graphics, Game Programg (3)
    CS 135 – Animation Programming (3)
    CS 200 – Web Technology I (3)

    Select one of the following courses:

    ART 112 – Introduction to Digital Media (3)
    CS 150 – Intro To Computer Science I (3)

    Select one of the following courses:

    ART 121 – FP Studio: Beg Drawing (3)
    ART 123 – FP Studio: 2-D Design (3)

    Select one of the following courses:

    ART 207 – Photography Studio I (3)
    CS 340 – Graphical User Interfaces (3)

    Select one of the following courses:

    ENG 285 – Introduction to Media Writing (3)
    ENG 286A – Intro to Fiction Writing (3)
    ENG 286B – Intro to Poetry Writing (3)
    ENG 201 – Global Cinema (3)
    ENG 200G – Intro Graphic Novels & Comics (3)
    ENG 318 – Playwriting (3)

    Capstone Course – Select one of the following courses:

    ART 475 – Data Visualization (3)
    CS 475 – Data Visualization (3)
    NSCI 475 – Data Visualization (3)

    Electives

    N/A

    Program Overview

    This certificate offers a pathway for students in the areas of digital visualization and communication with an interdisciplinary influence. The certificate provides a diverse structural study with practical skills in visual reasoning, digital imaging, communication, team collaboration, and creatively interpreting analytical data.

    The Digital Visualization and Communication Certificate is designed for both majors and non-majors who wish to show expertise in the areas of digital arts and visualizing data. Prerequisites must be completed before registering for individual courses in the certificate.

    Can be completed as part of the Art Major for the Bachelor of Arts Degree

    For more info about UH Hilo’s program, please visit their site.

    Contact an Advisor

    Jonathon “Jon” E. Goebel
    Chair and Associate Professor, Art

    Jodilyn K. Kunimoto
    Senior Advisor

    Contact an Admission Specialist

    ACM System

    ACM System
    Prerequisites

    N/A

    Core Requirements

    N/A

    Electives

    N/A

    Program Overview
    Contact an Advisor

    N/A

    Contact an Admission Specialist

    General Creative Media

    UH West O‘ahu
    Prerequisites

    UH West O’ahu Creative Media Degree Requirements

    Students who are a part of the UH System multi-campus ACM articulated pathway are eligible for this program. Students and graduates from other creative media or communications programs can be considered for admission through a portfolio and transcript review. Please contact Sharla Hanaoka, email shanaoka@hawaii.edu.

    Undergraduate General Education Requirements

    • General Education Requirements (31 Credits)
    • Writing Skills Requirement (3 credits)
    • Lower Division Math Requirement (0-3 credits)

    Creative Media Foundational Requirement: (18 credits)

    • ART 112 Introduction to Digital Art (Will satisfy general ed DA requirement)
    • CM 120 Introduction to Digital Video

    Plus, choose 12 credits from the list below:

    • ART 101 Introduction to Visual Arts
    • ART 107D Introduction to Digital Photography
    • ART 113D Introduction to Digital Drawing
    • ART 126 3D Computer Graphics
    • ART 221 Design for Print and Web
    • ART 229 Interface Design I
    • ART 231 Art Through Applied Geometry
    • ART 240 Typography and Color Design
    • CM 140 History of Video Games
    • CM 142 Introduction to Video Game Design
    • CM 143 Introduction to Game Art
    • CM 150 Film Analysis and Storytelling
    • CM 151 Pre-Production: Digital Video
    • CM 152 Principles of Video Editing
    • CM 153 Sound Design for Digital Media
    • CM 155 Introduction to Screenwriting
    • CM 160 The Mobile Word
    • CM 161 Intro to iOS Mobile App Development
    • CM 251 Animation and Special Effects
    • ICS 101 Digital Tools for the Information World
    • ICS 111 Introduction to Computer Science

    Core Requirements

    Creative Media Core Requirements (21 Credits):

    • CM 256 Creatives in Media
    • ENG 313 Introduction to Creative Writing (WI)
    • CM 314 Music, Sound & Media
    • CM 320 Creative Producing
    • CM 401 Creative Professionals
    • HIST 363: 20th Century Popular, Mass & Counter-Culture
    • SD 360: Dynamics of Effective Leadership (WI)

    General Creative Media Concentration Requirement (12 credits)

    Complete 12 credits from the following:

    • ART 320 Web Design & Development
    • CM 315 Interactive Applications
    • CM 316 User Experience
    • CM 317 Motion Graphics
    • CM 340 The Modern Game Industry
    • CM 341 Writing and Storytelling for Video Games
    • CM 342 Game Design & Development I
    • CM 343 Game Level Design
    • CM 350 Creative Strategy
    • CM 351 Innovative Advertising
    • CM 352 Transmedia and Emerging Media
    • CM 353 Making a Short Film
    • CM 358 Web Series Production
    • CM 359 Branded Media Entertainment
    • CM 378 Visual Depictions of the Human Experience and Media Power
    • CM 390 Creative Media Internship
    • CM 391 Game Design Project
    • CM 402 Archival Research for Media Makers
    • CM 403 Special Topics
    • CM 406 Advanced Screenwriting
    • CM 407 Stop Motion
    • CM 430 Mastering Social Media

    Capstone Requirement: 6 UD Credits

    • CM 489 Pre-Capstone Experience (WI)
    • CM 490 Senior Project or CM 491 Senior Practicum

    Electives

    General Creative Media Concentration Electives (9 credits)

    • ART 311D Design in Public Spaces
    • *ART 320 Web Design & Development
    • BUSA 300 Principles of Marketing
    • CM 201 Forensic Photography
    • CM 301 Esports Primer
    • *CM 315 Interactive Applications
    • *CM 316 User Experience
    • *CM 317 Motion Graphics
    • CM 321 Representations of Film & TV Production
    • CM 322 Web Doc Research and Development
    • *CM 340 The Modern Game Industry
    • *CM 341 Writing and Storytelling for Video Games
    • *CM 342 Game Design & Development I
    • *CM 343 Game Level Design
    • *CM 350 Creative Strategy
    • *CM 351 Innovative Advertising
    • *CM 352 Transmedia and Emerging Media
    • *CM 353 Making a Short Film
    • *CM 358 Web Series Production
    • *CM 359 Branded Media Entertainment
    • *CM 378 Visual Depictions of the Human Experience and Media Power
    • *CM 390 Creative Media Internship
    • *CM 391 Game Design Project
    • *CM 402 Archival Research for Media Makers
    • *CM 403 Special Topics CM 405 Documentary Arts
    • *CM 406 Advanced Screenwriting
    • *CM 407 Stop Motion
    • CM 415 Visual Design for Mobile Applications
    • *CM 430 Mastering Social Media
    • CM 442 Game Design & Development II
    • ENG 317 Pidgin Creative Writing Workshop
    • ENG 300C Introduction to Cultural Theory
    • ENG 360 Literature & Film
    • ENG 361 History of Film
    • ENG 367(a) Film Genres and Directors
    • ENG 368(a) Topics in Television Studies
    • ENG 385 Fairy Tales and Their Adaptations
    • ENG 441 Gender & Sexuality in Literature & Film
    • HIST 243 Asia Cool: Modern Asia & Pop Culture
    • HIST 311 Chinese Culture
    • HIST 321 Japanese Culture
    • HIST 325 Asian Economies, Business & Consumers
    • HIST 326 Japan Cool: Anime, Manga, and Film
    • HPST 304 Hawaiian-Pacific Traditions
    • HPST 461 Traditional Art of Hawaii
    • HPST 462 Traditional Art of the Pacific
    • HPST 477 Polynesian and Micronesian Mythology
    • HPST 478 Hawaiian Mythology II
    • HPST 479 Hawaiian Mythology I
    • ICS 129 Introduction to Databases
    • ICS 184 Network Fundamentals
    • ICS 211 Introduction to Computer Science II
    • ICS 240 Operating Systems
    • MGT 301 Business Ethics
    • MGT 320 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
    • MKT 311 Consumer Behavior
    • MKT 331 Advertising & Promotion Management
    • MUS 240 Intro to Music Technology
    • MUS 289 Introduction to Music Writing
    • MUS 343 Audio Production: Intro to Mixing
    • MUS 389 Intermediate Music Writing for Media
    • PHIL 439 Philosophy and Film

    *Courses may only be used once to fulfill the General Creative Media OR Concentration Elective requirement

    Electives Requirement (26 credits)

    Check with your College Success Advisor to confirm how many electives are needed.

    Program Overview

    Integrating various media domains, such as design, storytelling, and technology, the general creative media concentration provides study and extended practice in the student’s chosen area of competence. Course requirements address development and maintenance of existing artistic skills; foster support for a broader understanding of related disciplines including humanities and technology; and provide experience in working in multidisciplinary teams on realistic problems. 

    Career and Earnings Potential

    In Hawaiʻi the creative sector supports a wide spectrum of commercial businesses, individuals, cultural enterprises and non-profit institutions. Creative enterprises produce, directly or indirectly, a range of goods services that are the product of artistry, design, aesthetic value or cultural enterprise.

    A student will gain a variety of communication, computer and video skills to help prepare them for careers in advertising, media, communications and more.

    For more information on careers and earning potential, visit the Hawaiʻi Career Explorer website.

    Learning Outcomes

    Upon successful completion of the concentration in General Creative Media, students will be able to: 

    Production Skills and Technical Knowledge

    • Produce, format and distribute content across all major media platforms
    • Produce video and audio content such as recording on location and in the studio, editing, and creating basic media graphics

    Conceptual Thinking

    • Identify, gather, assess, record, and research relevant information for a project
    • Identify and apply interviewing techniques as part of the interview and investigation process
    • Analyze and discuss media trends and issues

    Written and Oral Communication

    • Communicate concepts and ideas for a media project using industry terminology, both verbally and in writing
    • Evaluate and critique work in a chosen medium

    Visual Communication

    • Apply basic design principles to various types of video, print, and interactive media

    Professional Readiness

    • Produce a professional portfolio to acquire a job within the media industry or corporate environment
    • Practice meeting deadlines and submit work according to professional presentation standards
    Contact an Advisor

    Sharla Hanaoka, Associate Director Creative Media

    Contact an Admission Specialist

    Filmmaking

    UH Maui College
    Prerequisites

    N/A

    Core Requirements

    Starting Fall 2024 Requirements:

    ART 107D
    CM 105
    CM 119
    CM 120
    CM 123
    CM 139 or CM 144 or CM 145 or CM 146 or CM 148
    CM 147
    CM 152
    CM 165
    CM 175
    CM 220
    CM 252
    CM 285
    COM 145
    SP 151 or SP 251
    ENG 100
    ENG 204C
    MATH 100 or MATH 103 or MATH 115 or MATH 135 or Higher
    MKT 120 or 160

    Electives

    Natural Science Elective
    Creative Media Elective

    Program Overview

    Creative Media is commercial art: the convergence of art, technology, and commerce. Academy for Creative Media Maui incorporates storytelling, media analysis, screenwriting, graphic design, traditional and digital illustration, photography, audio/video production and editing, motion graphics, animation, web technology, marketing, journalism, and more. We emphasize foundational knowledge, 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, animation, gaming, app development, virtual reality, and emergent media. Students enjoy project-based growth experiences which elevate critical thinking, awareness of related industries, and the vast career possibilities for commercial artists both in the islands and far beyond our shores.

    Our sixty-credit Creative Media Associate in Science (A.S.) degree consists of core classes, general education, and six credits of electives. To develop a focused skill-set, students are encouraged to commit to a pathway in Animation, Filmmaking, or Graphic Design. Additionally, a thirty-credit Creative Media Certificate of Achievement (CA) is attained in the organic pursuit of any of our A.S. degrees.

    To prepare students for the job market, graduates are exposed to industry-specific skills in preparation for the workforce, exploring entrepreneurism, or continuing for a four-year degree. Majors are required to earn a letter grade of C or better for core and specialization courses. Students planning a transfer should consult a counselor about future requirements. Notably, articulation agreements provide our A.S. graduates an efficient path to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree at both ACM West Oahu and ACM Manoa: The School of Cinematic Arts.

    For more info about UH Maui’s program, please visit their site.

    Contact an Advisor

    Brian Kohne, Program Coordinator
    bkohne@hawaii.edu
    Phone: 808 984 3315

    Contact an Admission Specialist

    Animation

    UH Maui College
    Prerequisites

    N/A

    Core Requirements

    Starting Fall 2024 Requirements:

    ART 113
    CM 118
    CM 119
    CM 120
    CM 123
    CM 124
    CM 144 or 145
    CM 147
    CM 152
    CM 165 or ICS 110
    ICS 175
    ICS 178
    ICS 252
    ICS 285
    COM 145
    SP 151 or 251
    ENG 100
    ENG 204C
    MATH 100 or MATH 103 or MATH 115 or MATH 135 or Higher

    Electives

    Natural Science Elective
    Creative Media Elective

    Program Overview

    Creative Media is commercial art: the convergence of art, technology, and commerce. Academy for Creative Media Maui incorporates storytelling, media analysis, screenwriting, graphic design, traditional and digital illustration, photography, audio/video production and editing, motion graphics, animation, web technology, marketing, journalism, and more. We emphasize foundational knowledge, 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, animation, gaming, app development, virtual reality, and emergent media. Students enjoy project-based growth experiences which elevate critical thinking, awareness of related industries, and the vast career possibilities for commercial artists both in the islands and far beyond our shores.

    Our sixty-credit Creative Media Associate in Science (A.S.) degree consists of core classes, general education, and six credits of electives. To develop a focused skill-set, students are encouraged to commit to a pathway in Animation, Filmmaking, or Graphic Design. Additionally, a thirty-credit Creative Media Certificate of Achievement (CA) is attained in the organic pursuit of any of our A.S. degrees.

    To prepare students for the job market, graduates are exposed to industry-specific skills in preparation for the workforce, exploring entrepreneurism, or continuing for a four-year degree. Majors are required to earn a letter grade of C or better for core and specialization courses. Students planning a transfer should consult a counselor about future requirements. Notably, articulation agreements provide our A.S. graduates an efficient path to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree at both ACM West Oahu and ACM Manoa: The School of Cinematic Arts.

    For more info about UH Maui’s program, please visit their site.

    Contact an Advisor

    Brian Kohne, Program Coordinator
    bkohne@hawaii.edu
    Phone: 808 984 3315

    Contact an Admission Specialist

    Certificate of Achievement (CA)

    UH Maui College
    Prerequisites

    N/A

    Core Requirements

    Starting Fall 2024 Requirements:

    ART 107D or ART 101 or ART 113
    ART 115 or CM 118 or CM 119
    CM 105 or CM 125 or CM 165 or ICS 101 or ICS 110
    CM 120 or CM 124 or CM 152 or CM 180 or ICS 200
    CM 123
    CM 146
    CM 175
    CM 139 or CM 144 or CM 145 or CM 148
    ENG 100
    MATH 100 or MATH 103 or MATH 115 or MATH 135 or Higher

    Electives

    N/A

    Program Overview

    Creative Media is commercial art: the convergence of art, technology, and commerce. Academy for Creative Media Maui incorporates storytelling, media analysis, screenwriting, graphic design, traditional and digital illustration, photography, audio/video production and editing, motion graphics, animation, web technology, marketing, journalism, and more. We emphasize foundational knowledge, 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, animation, gaming, app development, virtual reality, and emergent media. Students enjoy project-based growth experiences which elevate critical thinking, awareness of related industries, and the vast career possibilities for commercial artists both in the islands and far beyond our shores.

    Our sixty-credit Creative Media Associate in Science (A.S.) degree consists of core classes, general education, and six credits of electives. To develop a focused skill-set, students are encouraged to commit to a pathway in Animation, Filmmaking, or Graphic Design. Additionally, a thirty-credit Creative Media Certificate of Achievement (CA) is attained in the organic pursuit of any of our A.S. degrees.

    To prepare students for the job market, graduates are exposed to industry-specific skills in preparation for the workforce, exploring entrepreneurism, or continuing for a four-year degree. Majors are required to earn a letter grade of C or better for core and specialization courses. Students planning a transfer should consult a counselor about future requirements. Notably, articulation agreements provide our A.S. graduates an efficient path to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree at both ACM West Oahu and ACM Manoa: The School of Cinematic Arts.

    For more info about UH Maui’s program, please visit their site.

    Contact an Advisor

    Brian Kohne, Program Coordinator
    bkohne@hawaii.edu
    Phone: 808 984 3315

    Contact an Admission Specialist

    Creative Media

    Hawai‘i Community College
    Prerequisites

    N/A

    Core Requirements

    ART 101 – Introduction to the Visual Arts or ART 113 – Foundation Studio: Drawing
    ART 107D – Intro to Digital Photography or ART 120 – Intro to Typography
    ART 112 – Introduction to Digital Arts
    ART 115 – Introduction to 2D Design
    ART 125 – Introduction to Graphic Design
    ART 292 – Digital Imaging
    ART 293 – Internship or ART 294 – Practicum
    BUSN 158 – Social Media and Cloud-Based Collaboration for Business or ENT 125 – Starting a Business
    MATH 100 – Survey of Mathematics or MATH 115 – Statistics or MATH 135 – Pre-Calculus: Elementary Functions
    ENG 100 – Composition I or ENG 100E Composition I (ESL)
    ICS 101 – Digital Tools for the Information World
    SP 151 – Personal and Public Speech
    CM 120 – Introduction to Digital Video

    Electives

    Select four of the following (one for CO):
    ART 101, ART 107D, ART 111, ART 113, ART 114, ART 120, ART 126, ART 156, ART 207D, ART 212, ART 214, ART 225, ART 226, ART 229, ART 248, ART 249, ART 257, ART 259, ART 293+, ART 294+

    Select one of the following (Art, Humanities, Literature):
    ART 101, ART 11, ART 113, ART 114, ART 230, HWST 100, HWST 107, HWST 270

    Select one of the following (Natural Sciences):
    ASTR 110, BIOC 141, BIOL 100, BIOL 100L, BIOL 101, BIOL 101L, BIOL 124, BIOL 124L, BIOL 156, BIOL 165L, BIOL 171, BIOL 171L, BIOL 172, BIOL 172L, BOT 101, BOT 101L, BOT 105L, CHEM 100, CHEM 100L, CHEM 161, CHEM 161L, ERTH 101, ERTH 101L, GEO 101, GEO 170, MICR 130, MICR 140L, PHYL 141, PHYL 141L, PHYL 142L, PHYS 105, ZOOL 101, ZOOL 101L

    Select one of the following (Social Sciences):
    ANTH 150, ANTH 200, BOT 105, ECED 105, ECED 110, ECED 131, ECON 130, ECON 131, GEO 122, HDFS 230, HSER 110, PSY 100, PSY 170, PSY 275, SOC 100, SSCI 111, SSCI 150, WGSS 151

    Program Overview

    The Creative Media program prepares students for employment in the field of digital media design and production. It provides the necessary education and training to students who are seeking entry-level positions as digital media artists and/or transfer to a Baccalaureate granting institution. It provides professionals already in the field with updated technology training.

    Upon successful completion, students are prepared to:

    • Use technology effectively to create visual artworks.
    • Gather, analyze, and evaluate information visually.
    • Apply knowledge of aesthetics to the needs of the community.
    • Demonstrate professionalism with a digital portfolio.

    For more info about Hawai‘i CC’s program, please visit their site.

    Contact an Advisor

    Meidor Hu
    808-934-2590
    meidor@hawaii.edu

    Contact an Admission Specialist

    Creative Computational Media Certificate

    UH Mānoa
    Prerequisites

    N/A

    Core Requirements

    Bachelors of Arts Requirements:

    ICS Related Requirements (7-8 credits)

    MATH 215 – Applied Calculus I or MATH 241 – Calculus I or MATH 251 – Accelerated Calculus I (prerequisite for ICS 141 – Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science I)

    MATH 216 – Applied Calculus II or MATH 242 – Calculus II or MATH 252A – Accelerated Calculus II (prerequisite for ICS 311)

    MATH 215 or 241 or 251A is a prerequisite for MATH 242. However, students must meet the grade requirement B (not B-) in MATH 215 to enroll in MATH 242.

    MATH 241 or 251A is a prerequisite for MATH 252A. However, students must meet the grade requirement B (not B-) in MATH 241 and receive consent to enroll in MATH 252A.

    ICS Core Courses (49 credits)

    ICS 110D – Introduction to Computer Programming Through Animations
    ICS 111 – Introduction to Computer Science I
    ICS 211 – Introduction to Computer Science II
    ICS 212 – Program Structure
    ICS 235 – Machine Learning Methods (Fall only)
    ICS 311 – Algorithms (Substitution allowed: EE 367 can be a substitution for ICS 311)
    ICS 314 – Software Engineering
    ICS 321 – Database Systems
    ICS 355 – Security and Trust I
    ICS 369 – Computational Media Systems
    ICS 481 – Introduction to Computer Graphics
    ICS 487 – Digital Content Creation I
    MATH 301 – Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
    MATH 307 – Linear Algebra
    MATH 372 – Elementary Probability & Statistics

     

    Bachelors of Science Requirements

    ICS Related Requirements (7-8 credits)

    To enroll in all courses requiring Calculus II as their prerequisite (ICS 311, MATH 307, and MATH 372), students must take MATH 242 or 252A for their Calculus II requirement.

    MATH 215 or MATH 241 or MATH 251A (Calculus I) is a prerequisite for MATH 242. However, students must meet the grade requirement B (not B-) in MATH 215 to enroll in MATH 242.

    MATH 241 or MATH 251A (Calculus I) is a prerequisite for MATH 252A. However, students must meet the grade requirement B (not B-) in MATH 241 and receive consent to enroll in MATH 252A.

    ICS Core Courses (56 credits)

    ICS 110D – Introduction to Computer Programming Through animations
    ICS 111 – Introduction to Computer Science I
    ICS 211 – Introduction to Computer Science II
    ICS 212 – Program Structure
    ICS 235 – Machine Learning Methods (Fall only)
    ICS 311 – Algorithms (Substitution allowed: EE 367 can be a substitution for ICS 311)
    ICS 314 – Software Engineering
    ICS 321 – Database Systems
    ICS 355 – Security and Trust I
    ICS 369 – Computational Media Systems
    ICS 481 – Introduction to Computer Graphics
    ICS 487 – Digital Content Creation I
    ICS 488 – Digital Content Creation II
    ICS 496 – Capstone Project
    MATH 301 – Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
    MATH 307 – Linear Algebra
    MATH 372 – Elementary Probability & Statistics

    Electives

    Bachelors of Arts Elective Courses (12-13 credits)

    ICS 419 – The Science, Psychology and Philosophy of Systems Design
    ICS 464 – Human Computer Interaction I
    ICS 481 – Introduction to Computer Graphics
    ICS 482 – Topics in Computer Graphics
    ICS 484 – Data Visualization
    ICS 485 – Video Game Design
    ICS 486 – Virtual and Augmented Reality
    ICS 487 – Digital Content Creation I
    ICS 488 – Digital Content Creation II
    ICS 489 – Software Techniques for Computer Visual Effects
    ICS 496 – Capstone Project

     

    Bachelors of Science Elective Courses (6 credits)

    ICS 419 – The Science, Psychology and Philosophy of Systems Design
    ICS 464 – Human Computer Interaction I
    ICS 481 – Introduction to Computer Graphics
    ICS 482 – Topics in Computer Graphics
    ICS 484 – Data Visualization
    ICS 485 – Video Game Design
    ICS 486 – Virtual and Augmented Reality
    ICS 487 – Digital Content Creation I
    ICS 489 – Software Techniques for Computer Visual Effects

    Program Overview

    Under the umbrella of the Academy for Creative Media System, the Information and Computer Sciences department (ICS) offers a Bachelor’s of Arts and Bachelor’s of Science in Creative Computation Media (CCM).

    The program provides students and industry professionals with training centered on the application of computing in immersive media job markets, such as video game and eSports design and development, digital film production and special effects, new media theater and dance performance, interactive digital media installation development, and exhibit design for museums, theme parks, or marketing/advertising.

    For more info about UH Mānoa’s program, please visit their site.

    Contact an Advisor

    Guylaine Poisson
    POST 303C
    808-956-3496
    guylaine@hawaii.edu

    Contact an Admission Specialist

    Video Game Design and Development

    UH West O‘ahu
    Prerequisites

    UH West O’ahu Creative Media Degree Requirements

    Students who are a part of the UH System multi-campus ACM articulated pathway are eligible for this program. Students and graduates from other creative media or communications programs can be considered for admission through a portfolio and transcript review. Please contact Sharla Hanaoka, email shanaoka@hawaii.edu.

    Undergraduate General Education Requirements

    • General Education Requirements (31 Credits)
    • Writing Skills Requirement (3 credits)
    • Lower Division Math Requirement (0-3 credits)

    Creative Media Foundational Requirement: (18 credits)

    • ART 112 Introduction to Digital Art (Will satisfy general ed DA requirement)
    • CM 120 Introduction to Digital Video

    Plus, choose 12 credits from the list below:

    • ART 101 Introduction to Visual Arts
    • ART 107D Introduction to Digital Photography
    • ART 113D Introduction to Digital Drawing
    • ART 126 3D Computer Graphics
    • ART 221 Design for Print and Web
    • ART 229 Interface Design I
    • ART 231 Art Through Applied Geometry
    • ART 240 Typography and Color Design
    • CM 140 History of Video Games
    • CM 142 Introduction to Video Game Design
    • CM 143 Introduction to Game Art
    • CM 150 Film Analysis and Storytelling
    • CM 151 Pre-Production: Digital Video
    • CM 152 Principles of Video Editing
    • CM 153 Sound Design for Digital Media
    • CM 155 Introduction to Screenwriting
    • CM 160 The Mobile Word
    • CM 161 Intro to iOS Mobile App Development
    • CM 251 Animation and Special Effects
    • ICS 101 Digital Tools for the Information World
    • ICS 111 Introduction to Computer Science

    Core Requirements

    Creative Media Core Requirements (21 Credits):

    • CM 256 Creatives in Media
    • ENG 313 Introduction to Creative Writing (WI)
    • CM 314 Music, Sound & Media
    • CM 320 Creative Producing
    • CM 401 Creative Professionals
    • HIST 363: 20th Century Popular, Mass & Counter-Culture
    • SD 360: Dynamics of Effective Leadership (WI)

    Video Game Design and Development Concentration Requirement (12 credits)

    Complete 12 credits from the following:

    • CM 301 Esports Primer
    • CM 340 The Modern Game Industry
    • CM 341 Writing and Storytelling for Video Games
    • CM 342 Game Design & Development I
    • CM 343 Game Level Design
    • CM 352 Transmedia and Emerging Media
    • CM 358 Web Series Production
    • CM 359 Branded Media Entertainment
    • CM 390 Creative Media Internship
    • CM 391 Game Design Project
    • CM 402 Archival Research for Media Makers
    • CM 403 Special Topics
    • CM 407 Stop Motion
    • CM 415 Visual Design for Mobile Apps
    • CM 442 Game Design & Development II

    Capstone Requirement: 6 UD Credits

    • CM 489 Pre-Capstone Experience (WI)
    • CM 490 Senior Project or CM 491 Senior Practicum

    Electives

    Video Game Design and Development Concentration Electives (9 credits)

    • ART 311D Design in Public Spaces
    • ART 320 Web Design & Development
    • BUSA 300 Principles of Marketing
    • CM 201 Forensic Photography
    • *CM 301 Esports Primer
    • CM 315 Interactive Applications
    • CM 316 User Experience
    • CM 317 Motion Graphics
    • CM 321 Representations of Film & TV Production
    • CM 322 Web Doc Research and Development
    • *CM 340 The Modern Game Industry
    • *CM 341 Writing and Storytelling for Video Games
    • *CM 342 Game Design & Development I
    • *CM 343 Game Level Design
    • CM 350 Creative Strategy
    • CM 351 Innovative Advertising
    • *CM 352 Transmedia and Emerging Media
    • CM 353 Making a Short Film
    • *CM 358 Web Series Production
    • *CM 359 Branded Media Entertainment
    • CM 378 Visual Depictions of the Human Experience and Media Power
    • *CM 390 Creative Media Internship
    • *CM 391 Game Design Project
    • CM 402 Archival Research for Media Makers
    • *CM 403 Special Topics
    • CM 405 Documentary Arts
    • CM 406 Advanced Screenwriting
    • *CM 407 Stop Motion
    • *CM 415 Visual Design for Mobile Apps
    • CM 430 Mastering Social Media
    • *CM 442 Game Design & Development II
    • ENG 317 Pidgin Creative Writing Workshop

    *Courses may only be used once to fulfill the Video Game Design and Development Concentration OR Concentration Elective requirement

    Electives Requirement (26 credits)

    Check with your College Success Advisor to confirm how many electives are needed.

    Program Overview

    As a student in the Game Design and Development concentration, you’ll experience the entire game development cycle—from creating concept art and UI & UX for games to coding for artificial intelligence and virtual reality gaming experiences. Students will develop specialized skills that prepare them for cutting-edge careers in one of the most vibrant, multifaceted, and expansive industries ever. Students will acquire the breadth of knowledge needed to build a career not just in game programming but in other industries that use gaming and simulation, from education to healthcare and public policy. 

    Careers and Earning Potential

    In Hawaiʻi the creative sector supports a wide spectrum of commercial businesses, individuals, cultural enterprises and non-profit institutions. Creative enterprises produce, directly or indirectly, a range of goods services that are the product of artistry, design, aesthetic value or cultural enterprise.

    A student will gain a variety of communication, computer and video skills to help prepare them for careers in advertising, media, communications and more.

    For more information on careers and earning potential, visit the Hawaiʻi Career Explorer website.

    Learning Outcomes

    Upon successful completion of the concentration in Design and Media, students will be able to: 

    Production Skills and Technical Knowledge

    • Demonstrate proficiency with technology related to contemporary game production
    • Create design documentation and detailed paper maps for a professional preproduction package
    • Effectively use visual and code-based scripting to implement game and level mechanics

    Conceptual Thinking

    • Identify, gather, assess, record, and research relevant information for a game idea
    • Design, organize, and build game prototypes in established game engines
    • Analyze and discuss game trends and issues

    Written and Oral Communication

    • Clearly and professionally present work and ideas
    • Evaluate and critique work in chosen game area

    Visual Communication

    • Integrate objects, environments, characters, and props into a cohesive game experience
    • Use appropriate media to communicate ideas throughout the design process
    • Draw, design, and render forms (2D/3D) to game industry standards

    Professional Readiness

    • Produce a professional demo reel or portfolio which meets industry standards
    • Work cooperatively and effectively in a professional production environment
    • Identify strengths within game development and/or design and develop a portfolio tailored to showcase them
    • Practice meeting deadlines and submit work according to professional presentation standards
    Contact an Advisor

    Sharla Hanaoka, Associate Director Creative Media

    Contact an Admission Specialist

    Communications and New Media Technologies

    UH West O‘ahu
    Prerequisites

    UH West O’ahu Creative Media Degree Requirements

    Students who are a part of the UH System multi-campus ACM articulated pathway are eligible for this program. Students and graduates from other creative media or communications programs can be considered for admission through a portfolio and transcript review. Please contact Sharla Hanaoka, email shanaoka@hawaii.edu.

    Undergraduate General Education Requirements

    • General Education Requirements (31 Credits)
    • Writing Skills Requirement (3 credits)
    • Lower Division Math Requirement (0-3 credits)

    Creative Media Foundational Requirement: (18 credits)

    • ART 112 Introduction to Digital Art (Will satisfy general ed DA requirement)
    • CM 120 Introduction to Digital Video

    Plus, choose 12 credits from the list below:

    • ART 101 Introduction to Visual Arts
    • ART 107D Introduction to Digital Photography
    • ART 113D Introduction to Digital Drawing
    • ART 126 3D Computer Graphics
    • ART 221 Design for Print and Web
    • ART 229 Interface Design I
    • ART 231 Art Through Applied Geometry
    • ART 240 Typography and Color Design
    • CM 140 History of Video Games
    • CM 142 Introduction to Video Game Design
    • CM 143 Introduction to Game Art
    • CM 150 Film Analysis and Storytelling
    • CM 151 Pre-Production: Digital Video
    • CM 152 Principles of Video Editing
    • CM 153 Sound Design for Digital Media
    • CM 155 Introduction to Screenwriting
    • CM 160 The Mobile Word
    • CM 161 Intro to iOS Mobile App Development
    • CM 251 Animation and Special Effects
    • ICS 101 Digital Tools for the Information World
    • ICS 111 Introduction to Computer Science

    Core Requirements

    Creative Media Core Requirements (21 Credits):

    • CM 256 Creatives in Media
    • ENG 313 Introduction to Creative Writing (WI)
    • CM 314 Music, Sound & Media
    • CM 320 Creative Producing
    • CM 401 Creative Professionals
    • HIST 363: 20th Century Popular, Mass & Counter-Culture
    • SD 360: Dynamics of Effective Leadership (WI)

    Communications and New Media Technologies Concentration Requirement (12 credits)

    Complete 12 credits from the following:

    • CM 317 Motion Graphics
    • CM 321 Representations of Film & TV Production
    • CM 322 Web Doc Research and Development
    • CM 351 Innovative Advertising
    • CM 352 Transmedia and Emerging Media
    • CM 353 Making a Short Film
    • CM 358 Web Series Production
    • CM 359 Branded Media Entertainment
    • CM 390 Creative Media Internship
    • CM 402 Archival Research for Media Makers
    • CM 403 Special Topics
    • CM 405 Documentary Arts
    • CM 406 Advanced Screenwriting
    • CM 430 Mastering Social Media

    *Courses may only be used once to fulfill the Communication & New Media Technologies Concentration OR Concentration Elective requirement

    Capstone Requirement: 6 UD Credits

    • CM 489 Pre-Capstone Experience (WI)
    • CM 490 Senior Project or CM 491 Senior Practicum

    Electives

    Communication & New Media Technologies Concentration Requirement (9 credits)

    Complete 9 credits from the following:

    • ART 311D Design in Public Spaces
    • ART 320 Web Design & Development
    • BUSA 300 Principles of Marketing
    • CM 201 Forensic Photography
    • CM 301 Esports Primer
    • CM 315 Interactive Applications
    • CM 316 User Experience
    • *CM 317 Motion Graphics
    • *CM 321 Representations of Film & TV Production
    • *CM 322 Web Doc Research and Development
    • CM 340 The Modern Game Industry
    • CM 341 Writing and Storytelling for Video Games
    • CM 342 Game Design & Development I
    • CM 343 Game Level Design
    • CM 350 Creative Strategy
    • *CM 351 Innovative Advertising
    • *CM 352 Transmedia and Emerging Media
    • *CM 353 Making a Short Film
    • *CM 358 Web Series Production
    • *CM 359 Branded Media Entertainment
    • CM 378 Visual Depictions of the Human Experience and Media Power
    • *CM 390 Creative Media Internship
    • CM 391 Game Design Project
    • *CM 402 Archival Research for Media Makers
    • *CM 403 Special Topics
    • *CM 405 Documentary Arts
    • *CM 406 Advanced Screenwriting
    • CM 407 Stop Motion
    • CM 415 Visual Design for Mobile Apps
    • *CM 430 Mastering Social Media
    • CM 442 Game Design & Development II
    • ENG 317 Pidgin Creative Writing Workshop

    *Courses may only be used once to fulfill the Communication & New Media Technologies Concentration OR Concentration Elective requirement

    Electives Requirement (26 credits)

    Check with your College Success Advisor to confirm how many electives are needed.

    Program Overview

    The Communications and New Media Technologies concentration moves beyond training for traditional jobs in broadcasting and film to drive students towards a world of online digital content. Writing and producing content for new media platforms are becoming essential ingredients for todayʻs communication strategies. The concentration provides a hands-on approach where skills are learned by doing. There is a dual emphasis on interpersonal and mass communication, in a variety of subject areas, including new media technology, social media research and marketing, interpersonal development in mediated environments and content production for up and coming media platforms.

    Students will gain a variety of communication, computer, and graphic design skills, preparing them for careers in management, advertising, media, communications, public relations and more.

    Career and Earnings Potential

    In Hawaiʻi the creative sector supports a wide spectrum of commercial businesses, individuals, cultural enterprises and non-profit institutions. Creative enterprises produce, directly or indirectly, a range of goods services that are the product of artistry, design, aesthetic value or cultural enterprise.

    For more information on careers and earning potential, visit the Hawaiʻi Career Explorer website.

    Learning Outcomes

    Upon successful completion of the concentration in Design and Media, students will be able to: 

    Production Skills and Technical Knowledge

    • Produce video and audio content such as recording on location and in the studio, editing, and creating basic media graphics
    • Produce, format and distribute content across all major media platforms

    Conceptual Thinking

    • Identify, gather, assess, record, and research relevant information for a story
    • Identify and apply interviewing techniques as part of the interview and investigation process
    • Analyze and discuss media trends and issues
    • Develop unique, original story ideas

    Written and Oral Communication

    • Produce scripts, features, articles and other written content for media coverage in various platforms
    • Communicate concepts and ideas for a media project using industry terminology, both verbally and in writing
    • Evaluate and critique work within the chosen medium.

    Visual Communication

    • Apply visualization story techniques in the pre-production and production stage
    • Apply basic design principles to various types of video, print, and interactive media

    Professional Readiness

    • Produce a professional reel to acquire a job within the media industry or corporate environment
    • Practice meeting deadlines and submit work according to professional presentation standards
    Contact an Advisor

    Sharla Hanaoka, Associate Director Creative Media

    Contact an Admission Specialist

    Communication Arts

    Honolulu Community College
    Prerequisites


    • ENG 22/60 or ESL 23, OR Placement in ENG 100.
    • MATH 24 or 50 OR Placement in MATH 25.
    • Excluding CA 100 & 101

    Core Requirements


    • Written Communication (FW) Elective (Select one)
    • ENG 100, 209, 210, JOUR 205*
    • Symbolic Reasoning (FS) Elective (Select one)
      • MATH 100, 103, 115, 135, 140, 197, 203, 205, 206, 231, PHIL 110**
    • Honolulu CC AS/NS Natural Science Elective (select one)
      • AG 100, ASTR 110, BIOC 141, 142, BIOL 100, 103- 103L, 123, 124-124L, 171-171L, 172-172L, BOT 101-101L, BOT 130- 130L,CHEM 100-100L, 105, 105C, 105E, 151-151L, 152-152L,161-161L, 162-162L, 272-272L, CMGT 211, FSHN 185, GEOG 101-101L, GG 101- 101L, 103, HWST 281-281L , KLS 195, MET 101-101L, MICR 130, 140, OCN 180, 201-201L, PHYL 141-141L, 142-142L, PHYS 100-100L, 105, 122, 151-151L, 152-152L, 170-170L, 197E, 197F, 197M, 197P, 272-272L, 274, PSY 230, SCI 101, 122, ZOOL 101, 141-141L, 142-142L, 200
    • CA 100 Survey of Graphic Styles
    • CA 101 Power of Advertising
    • Communication Arts (CA) Requirement
      • CA 122 Copy Preparation
      • CA 123 Color Theory and Issues
      • CA 125 Beginning Graphic Design
      • CA 131 Art and Media Preparation II
      • CA 132 Page Composition
      • CA 135 Typographic Design
      • CA 142 Page and Web Layout
      • CA 143 Prepress and Digital Printing
      • CA 145 Graphic Design (Fall only)
      • CA 152 The Business of Advertising (Fall only)
      • CA 155 Portfolio Presentation and Review (Spring only)
      • Choose one course
        • CA 134 Digital Photography (4 credits)
        • CA 146 Advertising Design (4 credits) (Spring only)
        • CA 150 Special Projects (4 credits) (Fall only)
        • CA 193V Cooperative Education (1 – 4 credits)

    *Students who have completed ENG 22/60 or ESL 23 or place into ENG 100 or higher will have the option of taking these courses to fulfill the Communications requirement for graduation.

    **Students who place into MATH 100 or higher will have the option of taking these classes to fulfill the Quantitative and Logical Reasoning requirement for graduation.

    Electives

     


    NA

    Program Overview

    Communication Arts is a graphic design program that integrates art and technology to communicate ideas and information for a wide range of visual communication needs such as: marketing collateral, advertising design, packaging design, and more, for print and digital media needs.

    The program provides a curriculum of technical and conceptual problem solving skills to encourage innovation, critical thinking and the application of formal design.

    The Communication Arts program prepares students for entry level employment in graphic design, advertising design, desktop and on-line publishing, and includes all aspects of the publishing, printing and related services and industries.

    To successfully complete the program, students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all major courses with a “CA” alpha.

    • Program Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the CA program, students will be able to:
      • Produce compositions utilizing the various steps of the design process: investigate client needs, do marketing research, define the design problem, problem solve, develop an idea/concept, thumbnails, layouts, comps and presentation art, prepare final art and produce mechanicals when necessary.
      • Use tools, equipment and services to implement ideas for production. Techniques to include use of computer hardware, software, and service bureaus.
      • Select appropriate software tools to achieve or maintain effective design solutions.
      • Follow instructions to produce, modify, or output files according to client/project supplied criteria.
      • Produce graphic design formats appropriate for delivery output while demonstrating the ability to meet deadlines, organize time and maintain schedules.
      • Work independently as well as part of a team.

     

    For more info about Honolulu CC’s program, please visit their program site.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Contact an Advisor

    Scot Parry, Counselor

    Contact an Admission Specialist

    ‘Ulu‘ulu

    Prerequisites

    n/a

    Core Requirements

    n/a

    Electives

    n/a

    Program Overview

    ‘Ulu‘ulu was developed as and remains a project of the Academy for Creative Media System at the University of Hawai‘i. Established by the Board of Regents in late 2003, ACM seeks to establish a globally competitive media studies program in Hawai‘i, with instructional programs that span the entire academic spectrum, from certificates to associate, baccalaureate, masters, and eventually doctoral degrees. A system-wide endeavor for fostering a progressive and collaborative environment for students, faculty, campuses and departments, while effectively interfacing with global academic, technology and commercial economies, ACM’s initial strategy is to leverage existing resources and faculty assets across the ten-campus University of Hawai‘i system. Now successfully incubated as a degree granting program at the Manoa campus, ‘Ulu‘ulu at UHWO is the first realization of the collaborative foundation of ACM’s system-wide program. ACM is designed as a catalyst for the creative IP industry in Hawaii.

    Contact an Advisor

    n/a

    Contact an Admission Specialist

    Creative Media

    UH Maui College
    Prerequisites

    N/A

    Core Requirements

    Starting Fall 2024 Requirements:

    ART 101, 107D, 113
    ART 115 or CM 118 or 119 or 124
    CM 105
    CM 120 or CM 180 or ICS 200
    CM 123
    CN 125 or 165 or ICS 110
    ICS 139 or ICS 144 or ICS 145 or ICS 146 or ICS 148
    ICS 147
    ICS 152
    ICS 175
    CM 178 or CM 220 or CM 225 or CM 252
    CM 285
    COM 145
    SP 151, or SP 251
    ENG 100 or 104 or 210 or 204C or JOUR 250
    ICS 101
    MATH 100 or MATH 103 or MATH 115 or MATH 135 or Higher

    Electives

    Natural Science Elective
    Elective 100 or up
    Creative Media Elective

    Program Overview

    Creative Media is commercial art: the convergence of art, technology, and commerce. Academy for Creative Media Maui incorporates storytelling, media analysis, screenwriting, graphic design, traditional and digital illustration, photography, audio/video production and editing, motion graphics, animation, web technology, marketing, journalism, and more. We emphasize foundational knowledge, 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, animation, gaming, app development, virtual reality, and emergent media. Students enjoy project-based growth experiences which elevate critical thinking, awareness of related industries, and the vast career possibilities for commercial artists both in the islands and far beyond our shores.

    Our sixty-credit Creative Media Associate in Science (A.S.) degree consists of core classes, general education, and six credits of electives. To develop a focused skill-set, students are encouraged to commit to a pathway in Animation, Filmmaking, or Graphic Design. Additionally, a thirty-credit Creative Media Certificate of Achievement (CA) is attained in the organic pursuit of any of our A.S. degrees.

    To prepare students for the job market, graduates are exposed to industry-specific skills in preparation for the workforce, exploring entrepreneurism, or continuing for a four-year degree. Majors are required to earn a letter grade of C or better for core and specialization courses. Students planning a transfer should consult a counselor about future requirements. Notably, articulation agreements provide our A.S. graduates an efficient path to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree at both ACM West Oahu and ACM Manoa: The School of Cinematic Arts.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    1. Apply effective communication and critique skills with peers and clients.
    2. Demonstrate skills in professional use of creative media applications and equipment.
    3. Describe ethical and legal aspects regarding the creation and use of creative media.
    4. Produce creative media project using critical thinking and basic design concepts.

    For more info about UH Maui’s program, please visit their site.

     

    Contact an Advisor

    Brian Kohne, Program Coordinator
    bkohne@hawaii.edu
    Phone: 808 984 3315

    Contact an Admission Specialist

    Creative Media

    Windward Community College
    Prerequisites

    The following required courses for our Academic Subject Certificate in Creative Media have pre-requisites that are outside of the certificate program.

    Track A: Video Game Design

    ART/CM 126 – 3D Computer Graphics I – Pre-requisite is ART 112: Introduction to Digital Art with a grade of C or better.
    CM 271 – Introduction to Games and Gaming – When being taught as a Writing Intensive (WI), pre-requisite is ENG 100: Composition I with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. There is no pre-requisite when the course is not being taught as a WI.

    Track C: Creative Filmmaking

    CM/ENG 204C – Introduction to Creative Writing (Screenwriting) – Pre-requisite is ENG 100: Composition I with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.
    CM/THEA 223 – Introduction to Acting for Camera – Pre-requisite is THEA 221: Acting I with a grade of C or better.

    Core Requirements

    To complete the Academic Subject Certificate in Creative Media at Windward Community College, students need a total of 24 credits from the following courses :

    Track A: Video Game Design

    Base course:
    JOUR 150 – Media and Society (DS)

    Required courses:
    ART/CM 126 – 3D Computer Graphics I (DA)
    CM 142 – Introduction to Video Game Design
    CM 242 – Video Game Design II (DA) (for 6 credits)
    CM 271 – Games and Gaming in Society
    CM 272 – Concepts in Game Design

    Capstone course:
    CM 295A – Careers in Video Game Design (DA)

    Track B: Documentary (Non-Fiction) Filmmaking

    Base course:
    JOUR 150 – Media and Society (DS)

    Required courses:
    CM 120 – Introduction to Digital Video (DA)
    CM 220 – Intermediate Digital  Video (DA) (for 6 credits)
    CM 255 – Introduction to Cinema and Digital Media (DH)
    CM/JOUR 286 – Multimedia News Production (DA)
    JOUR 200 – Introduction to Multimedia Journalism (DA)

    Capstone course:
    CM 295B – Careers in Filmmaking (DA)

    Track C: Creative (Narrative) Filmmaking

    Base course:
    JOUR 150 – Media and Society (DS)

    Required courses:
    CM 120 -Introduction to Digital Video (DA)
    CM/ENG 204C – Introduction to Creative Writing (Screenwriting) (DA)
    CM 220 – Intermediate Digital  Video (DA) (for 6 credits)
    CM 255 – Introduction to Cinema and Digital Media (DH)
    CM/THEA 223 – Introduction to Acting for Camera (DA)

    Capstone courses:
    CM 295B – Careers in Filmmaking (DA)

    Electives

    In addition to the required courses for the certificate, the following courses are encouraged as they provide foundational skills that will strengthen and diversify any content creator’s skill set.

    ACC 201 – Introduction to Financial Accounting
    ART 101 – Introduction to the Visual Arts
    ART 107 – Introduction to Photography
    ART 112 – Introduction to Digital Art
    ART 113 – Introduction to Drawing
    ART 114 – Introduction to Color
    ART 115 – Introduction to 2D Design
    ART 214 – Introduction to Life Drawing
    CM/MUS 240 – Digital Music Production
    CM/ENG 280 – Book Production: Pueo
    ENG 100 – Composition I
    ICS 101 – Digital Tools for the Information World
    ICS 107 – Website Development
    ICS 119 – Introduction to Social Media
    ICS 123 – Introduction to Digital Audio/Video Production
    ICS 203 – Digital Image Editing
    ICS 207 – Building Web Applications
    ICS 215 – Introduction to Scripting
    JOUR 250 – Media Writing
    JOUR 287V – Newspaper Production
    THEA 101 – Introduction to Drama and Theatre
    THEA 221 – Acting I
    THEA 222 – Acting II

    Program Overview

    Windward Community College’s Academic Subject Certificate in Creative Media is aimed at students wanting to focus on video game design or filmmaking and teaches them the foundational skills of their craft so that they can produce a final project with professional equipment and conforming to professional standards. Upon completion of the 24-credit program, students will be prepared to launch their own entrepreneurial careers, to seek industry jobs or to pursue advanced academic study of their craft.

    Currently, no campus in the UH System offers a focused program in video game design despite the fact that video games are a $11.7 billion industry in the United States. In addition, while there are campuses with digital video/cinema programs, there is no campus offering a focused program on documentary (non-fiction) filmmaking.

    WCC’s academic subject certificate in filmmaking targets the aspiring independent filmmaker. Students in both the documentary and creative filmmaking tracks get an all-around education in producing, directing, cinematography, sound recording, editing as well as a grounding in the business, ethical and legal aspects of the industry to tell their own stories for a variety of platforms. In addition, given WCC’s unique location in the culturally rich Ko‘olau region, its large population of Native Hawaiian students and its mission to “support the access and educational needs of Native Hawaiians,” our filmmaking students have increased access, opportunities and resources to create films steeped in Native Hawaiian culture.

    Students in the Academic Subject Certificate in Creative Media focus on video game design or filmmaking, learn the foundational skills of their craft, and produce a final project with professional equipment which conforms to professional standards. Upon completion of this 24-credit certificate, students will be prepared to launch their own entrepreneurial careers, to seek industry jobs or to pursue advanced academic study of their craft.

    Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

    • Understand and properly use the vocabulary of their industry (filmmaking or video game design)
    • Apply the technical skills of their industry and creative problem solving to produce a creative media product (a documentary short film, a fictional short film, or a video game)
    • Develop a plan to take their creative media product to market

    This certificate consists of a minimum 24 total credits with three different tracks of emphasis: Video Game Design, Documentary Filmmaking, and Creative Filmmaking.

    For more info about Windward Community College’s program, please visit their site.
    Contact an Advisor

    Contact WCC Creative Media Committee Chair
    Kimberlee Bassford
    kbassfor@hawaii.edu.


    Contact an Admission Specialist

    Creative Media

    Kauaʻi Community College
    Prerequisites

    N/A

    Core Requirements

    ART 107D – Introduction to Digital Photography
    ART 112 – Introduction to Digital Arts
    ART 125 – Introduction to Graphic Design
    ART 293 – Creative Media Internship
    ENG 100 – Composition I – Fulfills Communication category
    CM 110 – Introduction to Music Production
    CM 120 – Introduction to Digital Video
    CM 170 – Introduction to Event Technology
    CM 178 – Introduction to 3D Animation
    CM 180 – Introduction to Website Technology
    CM 156 – Writing for Media or ART 101 – Introduction to Visual Arts
    ETRO 101 – Introduction to Electronics Technology or ICS 101  – Digital Tools for The Information World
    2 Creative Media Electives (ART 101, ART 113, ART 207D, CM 156, CM 210, CM 220, ENT 125, ETRO 101, ICS 101)
    Cultural Environment: A.S.
    MATH 100 or higher

    Electives

    ART 101 – Introduction to the Visual Arts
    ART 113 – Introduction to Drawing
    ART 207D – Intermediate Digital Photography
    CM 156 – Writing for Media
    CM 210 – Intermediate Music Production
    CM 220 – Intermediate Digital Video
    ENT 125 – Starting a Business
    ETRO 101 – Introduction to Electronics Technology
    ICS 101 – Digital Tools for the Information World

    Program Overview

    The Creative Media program provides students with a comprehensive introduction to a variety of digital communication disciplines: Event Technology, Music, Photography, Video, Animation, Graphics, and Website Design. Featuring accomplished industry experts, advanced computer labs, and professionally equipped studios, Kaua‘i Community College’s Creative Media program guides students to develop viable industry benchmark skills. Important components of the program are the Creative Media Consortium, which connects industry experts with students to facilitate career opportunities and continuous curriculum improvement, and a commitment to service in the community, matching student teams to work with real non-profit clients on Kauai to develop new digital materials.

    Students may earn certificates in Creative Media to provide job upgrades and entry-level skills, or an Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree in Creative Media. After earning an A.S. Degree students may continue to UH West O‘ahu to obtain a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree with a concentration in Creative Media or a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities with a concentration in Creative Media.

    Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs):

    • Use design elements and principles to create professional creative media projects.
    • Skillfully and safely operate creative media equipment.
    • Demonstrate mastery-level skills using creative media software applications.
    • Practice professional, ethical and legal principles.
    • Develop objectives for new projects and measure the effectiveness of completed projects.
    • Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal communication and collaborative skills.
    For more info about Kaui’i Community College’s program, please visit their site.
    Contact an Advisor

    Shaunte Sadora
    Academic Counselor
    phone: 808.245.8337
    email: ssadora@hawaii.edu

    Stephen Watkins
    Creative Media Program Coordinator
    office: 808.245.0131
    mobile: 808.281.1583
    email: watkinss@hawaii.edu

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    TV Production

    Prerequisites


    All Certificate of Competence and Certificate of Achievement courses listed with a grade of “C” or better.

    Core Requirements


    • ENG 100 or higher
    • Math 100 or higher
    • For a total of 3 courses and 9 credits, complete one course (numbered 100 or above) for 3 credits from the following areas. May be completed prior to entry into the TVPRO program.
      • Arts and Humanities
      • Natural Sciences
      • Social Sciences
    • TV PRO requirements (48 credits)
      • TVPR 101 Film & Video Production Process & Business Operations
      • TVPR 126 Introduction to Digital Camera Operation & Lighting Principles.
      • TVPR 136 Audio / Video Engineering
      • TVPR 142 Film & Video Audio – Acquisition & Recording
      • TVPR 151 Introduction to Film & Video Digital Editing Principles
      • TVPR 211 Film & Video Storytelling & Scriptwriting
      • TVPR 251 Applied Film & Video Editing & Postproduction Audio
      • TVPR 121 Film & TV Graphics
      • TVPR 226 Applied Digital Camera Operation & Lighting
      • TVPR 227 Advanced Film & Video Storytelling and Scriptwriting
      • TVPR 210 Film & Video History, Criticism, Ethics, & Aesthetics
      • TVPR 276 Advanced Digital Cinematography, Composition, & Lighting
      • TVPR 292 Capstone Project Practicum
      • TVPR 294 Advanced Film & Video Digital Editing & Postproduction Audio
      • TVPR 291 Film & Video Directing/Studio/Location Production
      • TVPR 293C Internship & Practicum

    Electives


    NA

    Program Overview

    Develop skills in lighting, audio, location & studio production, directing, editing, camera operation, and television graphics. This career-oriented program is designed for students seeking job-entry skills, retraining or upgrading in professional digital cinematography, with emphasis on all aspects of video production. The program is demanding, condensed, academically challenging, and requires substantial time commitments. Courses and extensive hands-on labs include the use of state-of-the-art digital video technology and equipment, emphasizing video equipment operation, storytelling, application and mastery of equipment, and aesthetics.

    Leeward’s TV PRO program is uniquely co-designed by industry leaders and university educators to give you the knowledge skills necessary to enter the TV production profession. Our courses, taught by working professionals and subject specialists, train you for entry-level positions in broadcast and non-broadcast operations in the television production field.

    • Program Learning Outcomes; n addition to acquiring the competencies required for Associate in Science degrees, upon successful completion of this program graduates will be able to:
      • Demonstrate the ability to work as an individual as well as an effective team member.
      • Consistently demonstrate professional qualities demanded by the business.
      • Understand and be able to create concepts, treatments, storyboards, scripts, budgets, and be able to “pitch”  these preproduction tools in a professional manner.
      • Demonstrate knowledge of and be able to use modern digital video studio cameras and digital camcorders and camera mounting equipment as required by the industry.
      • Demonstrate an understanding of the history, theory, and aesthetics of television, film, and the moving image.
      • Understand media literacy and demonstrate professional ethics as applied to the moving image.
      • Demonstrate knowledge of and be able to operate current nonlinear digital editing equipment.
      • Demonstrate knowledge of and be able to apply current television and film lighting techniques.
      • Demonstrate knowledge of and be able to use current sound sources and audio equipment specific to sound acquisition, recording, sweetening, editing, and post-production.
      • Demonstrate and apply the skills at a professional level to block and direct a multi-camera field or studio production as well as a single camera movie-style production, using proper terminology and techniques.
      • Understand and apply basic video and audio engineering techniques in order to produce a professionally acceptable television signal which meets FCC requirements for broadcast.
      • Create acceptable and appropriate digital graphics necessary for television production.
      • Understand and apply advanced aesthetic concepts and theories to television productions in relation to use of light, color, two and three dimensional screen spaces and forces, depth, volume, visualization, motion, time and sound to achieve professional results.

    For info about Leeward CC’s program, please visit their site.

    Contact an Advisor

    Robert Hochstein, Program Coordinator

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    New Media Arts

    Kapi'olani Community College
    Prerequisites

    New Media Arts is a select admissions program. Students seeking admission to New Media Arts begin by taking pre-requisite art courses. An art portfolio, academic transcripts, personal statement and completed pre-requisite coursework are required to be considered for admission to the program. Students are urged to seek academic counseling early and perform well in their pre-requisite courses. Applications are accepted year-round with an annual due date of April 1st (or the next business day if April 1st falls on a weekend or UH break period).

    Step 1: Take Required Pre-requisite Courses:
    ENG 100 – Composition I or ESL 100 – Composition I
    ART 101 – Introduction to Visual Arts
    ART 112 – Introduction to Digital Art
    ART 113 – Introduction to Drawing

    For Animation applicants only, select one:
    ART 115 – Introduction to Design, or
    ART 116 – Introduction to 3D Composition, or
    ART 123 – Introduction to Painting

    For Interface Design applicants only:
    ART 115 Introduction to Design

    Step 2: Submit Documentation

    Enroll as a UH KCC Student. For students who are not currently enrolled in any classes at KCC or anywhere in the UH system, you must apply online at apply.hawaii.edu. If prompted, list Liberal Arts (New Media Arts) as your major. Apply to UH Now Request Official Transcripts. Official transcripts must be sent from colleges outside of the UH system to be sent directly to the the Kekaulike Information and Service Center (KISC). To do so, request a transcript evaluation online. To be considered for transfer, be sure to request transcripts at least one semester prior to applying for the NMA program and be sure to include course descriptions for all courses taken outside the UH system.

    Request Transcript Evaluation

    Step 3: Submit Portfolio

    Please visit this site to learn about the portfolio submission process.

    Core Requirements

    Select one of the following:

    MATH 100 – Survey of Mathematics or higher
    PHIL 111 – Introduction to Deductive Logic
    BUS 250 – Applied Math in Business or any FQ

    Animation Requirements:

    ART 126 – 3D Computer Graphics I
    ART 156 – Digital Painting
    ART 202 – Digital Imaging
    ART 214 – Life Drawing
    ART 157 – Film Analysis & Storytelling
    ART 212 – Digital Animation
    ART 226 – 3D Computer Graphics II
    ART 247 – Lighting and Rendering
    ART 246 – 3D Computer Graphics III
    ART 256 – Digital Compositing
    ART 257 – Motion Graphic Design
    *ART 294 NMA Practicum
    ART 284 – Animation Studio
    ART 298G – Game Development
    ART 296 – Demo Reel Development
    KCSS AS/NS A.S. Natural Science Elective (100 level or higher)
    KCSS AS/SS A.S. Social Science Elective (100 level or higher)

    Notes:
    ART 284 – Animation Studio for a total of six credits.
    ART 294 – Practicum for a total of six credits.
    *ART 293 Internship may be taken in place of ART 294

    Interface Design Requirements:

    ART 120 – Intro to Typography
    ART 125 – Intro to Graphic Design
    ART 159 – History of Communication Design
    ART 257 – Motion Graphic Design
    ART 127 – Graphic Symbolism
    ART 128 – Interface Programming I
    ART 202 – Digital Imaging
    ART 229 – Interface Design I
    ART 129 – Corporate Identity
    ART 249 – Interface Design II
    ART 258 – Interface Programming II
    *ART 293 – NMA Internship
    ART 285 – Interface Design Studio
    ART 295 – Design Portfolio
    KCSS AS/NS A.S. Natural Science Elective (100 level or higher)
    KCSS AS/SS A.S. Social Science Elective (100 level or higher)

    Notes:
    ART 285 – Interface Design Studio for a total of six credits.
    ART 293 – Internship for a total of six credits

    Electives


    N/A

     

     

    Program Overview

    The New Media Arts (NMA) program is a two year AS degree program located at Kapi‘olani Community College (KCC) in Honolulu, Hawaii. The NMA mission is to prepare students for employment in the fields of interface design and animation.

    One A.S. degree, two specializations:

    The Animation track prepares students for careers in 3D computer animation, video game development, and emerging industries employing 3D computer graphics. Topics include the full CG pipeline, film analysis and storytelling, digital painting, and demo reel development.

    The Interface Design track prepares students for careers as interface designers with a focus on web design. Topics include graphic design, typography, graphic symbolism, user interface design, front-end web development, and motion graphic design. Additional courses include digital imaging, design history, and portfolio development.

    The Associate in Science degree, New Media Arts with a specialization in Animation, prepares students for careers in 3D computer animation, video game development, and emerging industries employing 3D computer graphics. The program is intended to serve professionals updating and refining their job skills and students preparing for a career in animation. The program integrates classroom instruction with hands-on production experience in a learning environment that encourages the collaborative process inherent in professional practice. The Associate in Science degree, New Media Arts with a specialization in Animation, will introduce students to the field of 3D computer animation, exploring the complex interplay of theory, aesthetics, technology, and production methodologies.

    Animation Careers: 3D Modeler, Animator, Character Rigger, Storyboard Artist, Concept Artist, Texture Artist, Compositing Artist, Digital Painter, VFX Artist.

    Interface Design Careers: Web Designer, Front-end Web Developer, Information Architect (IA), User Interface Designer (UI), User Experience Designer (UX), Print Designer.

    For more info about Kapi’olani Community College’s program, please visit their site.
    Contact an Advisor

    Steve Harris
    snharris@hawaii.edu
    808-734-9510
    nma.kcc.hawaii.edu



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    Digital Media Arts

    Hawai‘i Community College
    Prerequisites

    N/A

    Core Requirements


    ART 112 – Introduction to Digital Arts
    ART 115 – Introduction to 2-D Design
    ART 202 – Digital Imaging
    CM 120 – Introduction to Digital Video
    BUSN 158 – Social Media and Collaboration or ENT 125 – Starting a Business
    ART 293 – Internship or ART 294 – Practicum in Digital Arts

    Electives


    Select one of the following:

    Art 107D, Art 113, Art 120, Art 126, Art 156, Art 207D, Art 212, Art 214, Art 225, Art 226, Art 229, Art 248, Art 249, Art 257, Art 259, Art 293 (if not used previously), ART 249 (if not used previously)

    Program Overview

    With the growth of multimedia as a tool for both education and industry, the need for skilled design professionals in this field has risen dramatically.

    The Digital Media Arts Program at Hawai’i Community College will prepare students for professional work, both in the field of multimedia design and in the converging industries that require advanced skills in digital media. Integrating classroom instruction with production, the program will provide students with hands-on experience in the collaborative process of multi-media production.

    The Digital Media Arts certificate prepares students for work in the fields of digital media design and production. The curriculum includes 6 required courses and 1 elective.

    A Certificate of Completion is a college credential awarded to students who have successfully completed short-term technical occupational professional education credit courses or course sequences that provide them with entry-level skills or job upgrading.

    These course sequences shall be at least 10 credit hours but may not exceed 23 credit hours. The issuance of a Certificate of Completion requires a GPR of 2.0 (“C”) or higher for all courses required for the certificate.

    To receive the Certificate of Completion you will need a total of 21 credits. You need to complete these Six Required Courses. And one of the Elective Courses.

    • Upon successful completion, students are prepared to:
      • Use technology effectively to create visual artworks.
      • Gather, analyze, and evaluate information visually.
      • Apply knowledge of aesthetics to the needs of the community.
      • Demonstrate professionalism with a digital portfolio.

    For more info about Hawai‘i CC’s program, please visit their site.

    Contact an Advisor

    Meidor Hu
    808-934-2590
    meidor@hawaii.edu

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    Digital Media

    Leeward Community College
    Prerequisites

    N/A

    Core Requirements

    Requirements (12 credits)

    DMED 160 – Media Literacy & Ethics
    DMED 200 – Electronic Portfolio
    DMED 251 – Media Entrepreneurship
    DMED 261 – Digital Media Marketing & Online Distribution

    General Education (15 credits)

    Written Communication (FW)
    Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)
    Global Multicultural Perspective (FG)
    Diversification Social Sciences (DS)
    Diversification Biological Sciences OR Physical Sciences (DB OR DP)

    Electives

    Specialization Animation & Motion Graphics 

    ART 112 – Introduction to Digital Arts
    ART 113 – Introduction to Drawing
    ART 113D – Introduction to Digital Drawing
    ART 229 – Interface Design I
    DMED 133 – Sound Design for Digital Media
    DMED 140 – Principles of Animation
    DMED 141 – Introduction to 3D Animation
    DMED 240 – Animation and Special Effects
    DMED 241 – 3D Motion Graphics and Modeling
    DMED 242 – Character Animation
    DMED 243 – 3D Modeling and Animation

    Specialization Digital Photography (33 credits)

    ART 101 – Introduction to the Visual Arts
    ART 107D – Introduction to Digital Photography
    ART 112 – Introduction to Digital Arts
    ART 115D – Introduction to 2D Digital Design
    ART 202 – Digital Imaging
    ART 207D – Intermediate Digital Photography
    ART 241 – Documentary Photography
    ART 277D – Studio Photography
    ART 287 – Industrial Photography
    DMED 131 – Introduction to Digital Video
    DMED 150 – Film Analysis and Storytelling

    Specialization Digital Video for the Web (33 credits)

    DMED 150 – Film Analysis and Storytelling
    DMED 126 – Introduction to Digital Camera Operation, Composition, and Lighting Principles
    DMED 142 – Film and Video Audio Acquisition and Recording
    DMED 151 – Introduction to Film and Video Editing Principles
    DMED 211 – Intro to Film and Video Storytelling and Scriptwriting
    DMED 226 – Applied Digital Camera Operation, Composition, and Lighting
    DMED 227 – Advanced Film and Video Storytelling and Scriptwriting
    DMED 251 – Applied Film and Video Editing and Post-Production Audio
    DMED 291 – Film and Video Directing – Studio/Location Production
    DMED 292 – Media Project Production Practicum

    Specialization Creative Media (33 credits)

    ART 112 – Introduction to Digital Arts
    ART 113 – Introduction to Drawing
    ART 113D – Introduction to Digital Drawing
    ART 115D – Introduction to 2D Design
    ART 202 – Digital Imaging
    ART 207D – Intermediate Digital Photography
    ART 123 – Introduction to Painting
    ART 156 – Digital Painting
    ART 229 – Interface Design I
    DMED 131 – Introduction to Digital Video

    Program Overview

    Unleash your creative energies and discover how to turn your passion into a lucrative career! Leeward’s Digital Media program combines a solid foundation of art and design with the practical technical skills needed to explore and express ideas in today’s multimedia world. You’ll experience real world adventures where tomorrow’s solutions are today’s challenges.

    You’ll get integrated digital media training in art theory, web development, computer graphics, non-linear digital video, streaming media and web animation, motion graphics, media authoring, and 2D and 3D animation. You’ll learn how to stay current with the fast changing trends in this continually changing field in online, print and interactive media.

    Digital media specialists are in demand in almost every type of business. Leeward’s program helps you develop the skills required for a variety of digital media careers, in such diverse fields as multimedia industries, graphic design, education, advertising, computer science, television, film, and corporate communications.

    The Associate in Science in Digital Media Production provides creative individuals with the art and design training needed to explore and express ideas using leading-edge technology and skill-sets. Students receive integrated digital media training in one of five specializations: Character Animation, Creative Media, Digital Video for the Web, Internet Publishing and Video Games. Students become life-long learners, developing the skills required for a vast array of digital media careers, including web design and development, multimedia-production, digital video production, corporate communications, two-dimensional and three-dimensional animation, video games and interactive media.

    • Specialization Animation And Motion Graphics:
      Produce 2-D and 3-D animation by generating ideas using independent judgment, creativity, and computer software for content creation.
    • Specialization Creative Media:
      Demonstrate competence in the production and processing of images with current electronic tools and the application of electronic media to all areas of artistic and commercial new media art.
    • Specialization Digital Photography:
      Produce attention-grabbing communication design for film, television, music videos, and the Web while meeting industry standard specifications.
    • Specialization Digital Video for the Web:
      Create design prototypes, including graphic design, site navigation, and layout of content, for various Web sites and perform maintenance and updates to existing Web sites.
    • Specialization Internet Publishing:
      Design core features of video games. Specify innovative game and role-play mechanics, story lines, and character biographies. Create and maintain design documentation. Guide and collaborate with production staff to produce games as designed.
    • Program Learning Outcomes; in addition to acquiring the competencies required for Associate in Science degrees, upon successful completion of this program graduates will be able to:
      • Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills for project planning and use of necessary collaborative skills.
      • Communicate clearly and concisely, visually, verbally and in writing, using techniques appropriate for the intended audience.
      • Identify and explain standards of professionalism as they pertain to personal and work-related endeavors.
      • Exhibit a portfolio of projects related to the chosen specialization at the conclusion of the Associate in Science degree work.

    For more info about Leeward CC’s program, please visit their program site.

    Contact an Advisor

    DMED Coordinator
    Irwin Yamamoto
    iyamamot@hawaii.edu




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