Campus 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, illustration, photography,
audio/video production and editing, motion graphics, animation, web technology, marketing, and journalism. 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, VR, 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 afford all A.S. graduates an efficient path to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree at ACM West Oahu, as our Filmmakers and Animators often do at ACM Manoa.
For more information, contact program coordinator Brian Kohne at (808) 984-3315 or bkohne@hawaii.edu.
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UH Maui CollegeCreative Media
Prerequisites
CREATIVE MEDIA・ GRAPHIC DESIGN・FILMMAKING・WEB DEVELOPMENT
The program incorporates storytelling, media analysis, graphic & web design, photography, audio & video production, motion graphics & animation, multi-media journalism, marketing & publicity, computer programming and more.
Academy for Creative Media Maui offers Associate in Science degrees and Certificates of Achievement in: Creative Media, Filmmaking, Graphic Design, and Web Development. We emphasize foundational knowledge, skills and best practices in the field to foster professional attitudes for success in advertising, web marketing, publishing, motion picture and television production, programming, and more. Students enjoy project-based growth experiences that elevate critical thinking and awareness of related industries and vast career possibilities for commercial artists.
We prepare students for the job market, as entrepreneurs, or continuation to a four-year degree. Notably, an articulation agreement with UH West Oahu allows our AS graduates the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (BA) with two additional years of study, in person or online.
Core Requirements
ART 107D or 113(3), 115 or CM 118 or 119(3)
CM 105(3), 120(3), 123(3), 125(3), 139 or 144 or
145 or 146 or 148(3), 147(3), 152(3), 175(3),
178 or 220 or 225 or 252(3), 285(3)
COM 145, SP 151 or 251(3)
ENG 100(3), 104 or 210 or 204C or JOUR 250(3)
ICS 101(3)
MATH 100 or 103 or 115 or 135 or higher(3)
Natural Science elective(3-4)
Elective 100 or up(3)
Creative Media Elective(3)
Electives
Electives:
ART 107, 107D, 113, 115
BUS 125, 320
BUSN 158
CM 118, 119, 139, 144, 145, 146, 148, 178, 180, 220, 225, 252,
278
ENG204C
ICS 110, 200
HWST 107
JOUR 250
MKT 120, 160
MUS 271, 272
Program Overview
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply effective communication and critique skills with peers and clients.
- Demonstrate skills in professional use of creative media applications and equipment.
- Describe ethical and legal aspects regarding the creation and use of creative media.
- Produce creative media project using critical thinking and basic design concepts.
Contact an Advisor
Brian Kohne, Program Coordinator
Phone: 808 984 3315
Shane Payba, Counselor
Phone: 808 984 3226
Fax: 808 984 3872
Appointments: 808 984 3306
Graphic Design
Prerequisites
N/A
Core Requirements
ART 113(3), 115(3)
CM 105(3), 118(3), 123(3), 125(3), 139 or 144 or
145 or 146 or 148(3), 147(3), 175(3), 225(3), 285(3)
CM 180 or ICS 200(3)
COM 145, SP 151 or 251(3)
ENG 100(3), 104 or 210 or JOUR 250(3 – WI)
ICS 101(3)
MATH 100 or 103 or 115 or 135 or higher(3)
MKT 120 or 160(3)
Natural Science Elective(3-4)
Creative Media Elective(3)
Electives
Electives:
ART 107, 107D
BUS 125, 320
BUSN 158
CM 120, 139, 144, 152, 178
ENG 104, 210
HWST 107
JOUR 250
MKT 120, 160
Program Overview
Filmmaking
Prerequisites
N/A
Core Requirements
ART 107D(3)
CM 105(3), 119(3), 120(3), 123(3), 145 or 148(3),
147(3), 152(3), 175(3), 220(3), 252(3), 285(3)
COM 145, SP 151 or 251(3)
ENG 100(3), 204C(3 – WI)
MATH 100 or 103 or 115 or 135 or higher(3)
MKT 120 or 160(3)
MUS 271(3)
Natural Science Elective(3-4)
Creative Media Elective(3)
Electives
Electives:
ART 107
BUS 125
CM 125, 139, 144, 145, 146, 148
ENG 104, 210
ICS 101
HWST 107
MKT 120, 160
MUS 272
Program Overview
Animation
Prerequisites
N/A
Core Requirements
ART 113(3)
CM 105(3), 118(3), 119(3), 120(3), 123(3), 145(3),
147(3), 152(3), 175(3), 178(3), 252(3), 285(3)
COM 145, SP 151 or 251(3)
ENG 100(3), 204C(3 – WI)
ICS 110(3)
MATH 100 or 103 or 115 or 135 or higher(3)
Natural Science Elective(3-4)
Creative Media
Electives
Electives:
ART 107D, 115
CM 125, 139, 144, 145, 146, 148, 180, 220, 278
ENG 104, 210
ICS 101, 111, 200
HWST 107
MUS 271
