Digital Media Arts (AAT)(Plan Code: DMWDMAPT)

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The Digital Media Arts AAT degree prepares students for professional practice in digital art and media design. Students create visual content and communications for delivery to various web, social and digital media platforms. 

General Education Requirements
College Preparation
COLL 101College Essentials: Introduction to Clark2
Communication Skills
ENGL& 101English Composition I5
or PTWR 135 Introduction to Applied Technical Writing
Computational Skills
PTCS 110Professional Technical Computational Skills5
Human Relations
Select one from the following:5
Interpersonal Communication (5 credits/units)
Small Group Communication
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Sociology
Major Area Requirements
Fine Art Foundations
ART 1012D Art and Design5
Digital Media Arts
ART 118Time-Based Art and Design5
ART 208Digital Painting & Illustration5
DMA 101Photoshop Raster Graphics4
DMA 102Illustrator Vector Graphics4
DMA 104Motion Graphics and Animation I4
DMA 201Video and Sound Production I4
DMA 202Video and Sound Production II4
DMA 204Motion Graphics and Animation II4
Web Design
CTEC 117User Experience Design4
CTEC 121Intro to Programming & Problem Solving5
CTEC 122HTML Fundamentals4
CTEC 160WordPress I5
CTEC 270Web and Interface Design I4
CTEC 271Web and Interface Design II4
Professional Development
DMA 114Professional Practices and Portfolio I4
DMA 214Professional Practices and Portfolio II4
DMA 215Professional Studio Experience4
Total Credits/Units94

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes are overarching skills that are emphasized and reinforced throughout several courses in a specific program; they are measurable statements that define what students should know or be able to do by the end of a certificate or degree at Clark College. After successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Articulate well-considered ideas and written claims to an academic audience, using effective rhetorical techniques, properly credited evidence, and a command of Standard English. (GE)
  • Demonstrate interpersonal/human relations skills. (GE)
  • Demonstrate and clearly explain an effective strategy to solve a quantitative problem. (GE)
  • Contextual Communication: Strategize and articulate the context, purpose, and meaning of digital media messaging.
  • Design Thinking: Engage in design thinking through user-centered, iterative design and evaluation process.
  • Media Technology: Integrate media technology through synthesis of content, interaction and functionality.
  • Professional Practice: Demonstrate professional practices through industry preparation, performance and portfolio.

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