Digital Media Arts (AAT)(Plan Code: DMWDMAPT)
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The Digital Media Arts AAT degree prepares students for careers in creative media production, design, and storytelling across digital platforms. Through hands-on experience in video, audio, animation, motion graphics, social media, and AI-assisted creative tools, students develop industry-ready skills. Flexible pathways in web design, programming, and UX/UI allow students to tailor their studies to specific career goals.
| 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& 102 | Intro to Mass Media | |
or BUS& 101 | Introduction to Business | |
| Major Area Requirements | ||
| Fine Art Foundations | ||
| ART 101 | 2D Art and Design | 5 |
| Socilal Media Foundation | ||
| CTEC 166 | Web Content and Social Media | 5 |
| or BUS 270 | Introduction to Digital Marketing | |
| Digital Media Arts | ||
| DMA 101 | Photoshop Raster Graphics | 4 |
| DMA 102 | Illustrator Vector Graphics | 4 |
| DMA 103 | Audio Storytelling & Podcasting | 4 |
| DMA 104 | Motion Graphics and Animation I | 4 |
| DMA 200 | AI for Creative Media | 4 |
| DMA 201 | Video and Sound Production I | 4 |
| DMA 202 | Video and Sound Production II | 4 |
| DMA 203 | Video and Sound Production III | 4 |
| DMA 204 | Motion Graphics and Animation II | 4 |
| DMA 205 | Motion Graphics and Animation III | 4 |
| Web Design | ||
| CTEC 117 | User Experience Design | 4 |
| Select two from the following courses: | 8-10 | |
| Intro to Programming & Problem Solving (5 credits/units) | ||
| HTML Fundamentals (4 credits/units) | ||
| WordPress I (5 credits/units) | ||
| Web and Interface Design I (4 credits/units) | ||
| Web and Interface Design II (4 credits/units) | ||
| Professional Development | ||
| DMA 114 | Professional Practices and Portfolio I | 4 |
| DMA 214 | Professional Practices and Portfolio II | 5 |
| DMA 215 | Professional Studio Experience | 5 |
| Total Credits/Units | 93-95 | |
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:
- 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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