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.
| Code | Title | Credits/Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| College Preparation | ||
| COLL 101 | College Essentials: Introduction to Clark | 2 |
| Communication Skills | ||
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I | 5 |
| or PTWR 135 | Introduction to Applied Technical Writing | |
| Computational Skills | ||
| PTCS 110 | Professional Technical Computational Skills | 5 |
| Human Relations | ||
| Select one from the following: | 5 | |
| Interpersonal Communication (5 credits/units) | ||
or CMST& 220 | Public Speaking | |
or CMST& 230 | Small Group Communication | |
or BUS& 101 | Introduction to Business | |
or SOC& 101 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| Major Area Requirements | ||
| Fine Art Foundations | ||
| ART 101 | 2D Art and Design | 5 |
| Digital Media Arts | ||
| ART 118 | Time-Based Art and Design | 5 |
| ART 208 | Digital Painting & Illustration | 5 |
| DMA 101 | Photoshop Raster Graphics | 4 |
| DMA 102 | Illustrator Vector Graphics | 4 |
| DMA 104 | Motion Graphics and Animation I | 4 |
| DMA 201 | Video and Sound Production I | 4 |
| DMA 202 | Video and Sound Production II | 4 |
| DMA 204 | Motion Graphics and Animation II | 4 |
| Web Design | ||
| CTEC 117 | User Experience Design | 4 |
| CTEC 121 | Intro to Programming & Problem Solving | 5 |
| CTEC 122 | HTML Fundamentals | 4 |
| CTEC 160 | WordPress I | 5 |
| CTEC 270 | Web and Interface Design I | 4 |
| CTEC 271 | Web and Interface Design II | 4 |
| Professional Development | ||
| DMA 114 | Professional Practices and Portfolio I | 4 |
| DMA 214 | Professional Practices and Portfolio II | 4 |
| DMA 215 | Professional Studio Experience | 4 |
| Total Credits/Units | 94 | |
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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