Fundamentals in Multimedia Technology
This certificate prepares students with fundamental skills in Multimedia Technology fields. Students are advised to pursue additional financial aid eligible awards available in the MGD program to enhance skills and industry preparedness. Certificates and/or AAS degrees can be completed in Digital Animation, Graphic Design, Video Production and Editing, and Web Design and can be achieved in just 2-3 additional semesters.
Requirements
Required Courses
| MGD111 | Adobe Photoshop I | 3 |
| MGD112 | Adobe Illustrator I | 3 |
| MGD117 | Introduction to Visual Communications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Electives
Select two courses (6 credits) from the electives listed in ONE of the following areas of study: Graphic Design, Web Design, Digital Animation, Video Editing & Production and Multimedia to complete the Fundamentals in Multimedia Technology certificate requirements.
Select two courses (6 credits) from below. Both courses must be from the same area of study:
Digital Animation
| MGD152 | Digital Animatics | 3 |
| MGD153 | 3D Animation I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Graphic Design
Web Design
| MGD141 | Web Design I | 3 |
| MGD143 | Motion Graphic Design I (Software) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Video Editing & Production
| MGD164 | Digital Video Editing I | 3 |
| MGD165 | After Effects I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Multimedia
| MGD103 | Production Design | 3 |
| MGD114 | Adobe InDesign | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Digital Imaging
| ART139 | Digital Photography I | 3 |
| ART239 | Digital Photography II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 15