Media Design Technology, AAS

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Media Design Technology, a student will be able to:

Science & Technology

• Efficiently use various industry software such as: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Dreamweaver and Flash; adapt layouts to other digital formats.
• Apply design principles to various layouts and media.
• Manage production efficiently.
• Meet the challenge of multitasking.
• Track progress and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate fluency and reliability on both Macintosh and Windows platforms.
• Work with a variety of devices and peripherals, including printers, cameras, projectors, iPads, tablets, scanners.

Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

• Prevent and troubleshoot problems with equipment, hardware and software.
• Understand computer-related compatibility and use of peripherals.
• Understand interoperability, cross-platform issues, and preflighting standards.
• Identify major processes associated with equipment.
• Prepare design and layout solutions for varied publications, media, and audiences.
• Analyze needs of clients to build creative and workable solutions.
• Choose appropriate tool and/or software application for given need.
• Formulate and consider various options.
• Associate, rank, and prioritize steps in a process.
• Edit and revise written content and related visual elements.
• Prevent technical problems through advance planning and quality control.
• Manage personal and project scheduling; predict workflow.
• Suggest efficient division of project components with colleagues, outsourcers.

 Professionalism

• Adapt to growth and change; develop self-direction.
• Build efficiency and organizational skills.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Manage time efficiently.
• Take and share responsibility.
• Demonstrate accountability to colleagues and clients.
• Review printed and online technical publications, trade journals, etc., and apply information in context.

 Communication

• Organize thoughts and deliver them understandably; give and follow instructions.
• Build proficiency in visual and verbal communication.
• Keep technical notes/journal.
• Explain technical issues with clarity.
• Coordinate projects on an individual and team basis.
• Apply individual talents and interests to collaborative efforts and projects.
• Maintain contact with cohorts through all stages of production.

Program Curriculum - Total Credits: 69 or 70

Additional Information

Course substitution of Electives may be possible with department approval, depending on scheduling.

Graduation Requirement: Achievement of a “C” or higher in all MEDIA and GC coursework, and in all prerequisite courses.

Students entering a program in any semester other than outlined may not graduate in the expected amount of time.

Second year students in good academic standing may choose emphasis in print or web/multimedia, with department approval, and sufficient elective credits.  Student are encouraged to take both areas; a standard schedule allows for this choice. (One option could become the technical electives for degree requirements.)

Recommended Technical Electives:

• MEDIA 140 - Digital Photography 3 Credit Hours
• MEDIA 288 - Media Design Internship 3 Credit Hours
• MKT 120 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credit Hours
• MKT 285 - Social Media 3 Credit Hours

Estimated total program fees