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VSMC - Visual Media Certificate

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US Certificate

Program Full Description

This certificate is a concentration of a variety of computer art,media production, and communication courses required as part of the Visual Media AAS program. This program is designed for students who want to add the visual media skill sets to their portfolio or are planning to enter the following : including, but not limited to, digital content production, visual journalism, and commercial photography. Program course work explores career opportunities in these visual communications and digital content production industries through practical experience in state-of-the-art professional facilities and the teaching of fundamental concepts and theories behind the photography practice. Industry positions include, but are not limited to, commercial photography =, visual journalist, digital content coordinator. Students utilize industry-standard software, hardware and production techniques as they build professional-quality portfolios of their work and engage in projects with their community.

Advisor Notes

This degree is designed for students who want to enter visual media-related industries and seek employment upon graduation. Students considering or seeking to transfer to a four-institution should enroll in either of the following: Communication AA or TV/Film A.A. ART, CIS, CMN, DMP, MUS Electives: ART 110, 111; CMN 118; DMP 115; MUS 101, 110 Computer Science: CIS 105, 110, 111, 114, 133, 141 Mathematics: MAT 105.

Program Objectives

Demonstrate effective oral, written, and visual communication skills.

2,4

Apply the principles of digital content production in industry recognized platforms such as print, TV, web and mobile.

1,5,4

Apply principles of composition to produce professional-quality photographs.

1,2

Select and operate photographic and video equipment and technologies appropriate to the task.

 

2,4,5

Select and operate/employ industry standard hardware and software to produce content appropriate to the task.

2,4,5

Evaluate and select media artifacts to create a professional portfolio of digital content using industry-standard principles, practice, and equipment.