Digital Media Arts

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.

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.

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

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