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Digital Media Arts - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - DMA)

The Digital Media Arts Associate of Applied Science degree merges fine arts and technical knowledge required for entry into a digital media content creation profession or university program with an emphasis in digital media art. Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare them for entry into professions such as digital media content creator, commercial and freelance photographer, videographer, filmmaker, graphic designer, computer animator, along with positions within the advertising, marketing entertainment, social media, or related industries. 

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Create, manipulate, and enhance digital media content and resolve digital media creation related issues.
  • Understand the use and impact of composition, shadow, lighting, color and other visual or graphical concepts as they pertain to visual communication and the digital media arts.
  • Develop the use of photography, video production, audio production, motion graphics, imaging, and multimedia techniques and skills to communicate storytelling or messaging in the digital media arts.
  • Utilizing integrated knowledge, articulate the uses of still photography, including camera, computer software, lighting, lenses, and composition techniques.
  • Determine, as a member of a production team, the correct uses of the digital video camera, camera lenses, audio recording, editing software and computer equipment to communicate a story or digital media message through video production.
  • Apply principles of design, composition, color, line, form, and topography in order to visually communicate an idea, message or specific objective for digital and print mediums.
  • Develop and apply the use of frame, shape, symbols and graphical manipulation to communicate a story or digital media messaging through the use of computer animation software.
  Degree Map

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18-19 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101Composition**

3
OR
ENG 101LComposition with Support Lab*

3
ENG 102English Composition**

3

Mathematics 3-4 credits

MAT 132Applied Mathematics**

3
OR
MAT 132LApplied Mathematics with Support Lab*

3
or higher (3-4 credits)

Liberal Arts 6 credits

COM 102Essentials of Communication**

3
JRN 101Introduction to Mass Communications

3

Technology Literacy 3 credits

CIS 116Computer Essentials*

3
OR
CIS 120Introduction to Information Systems**

3

CORE CURRICULUM 32 CREDITS

 
ART 103Two-Dimensional Design and Composition***

3
ART 106Drawing Foundations***

3
ART 230Color and Composition*

3
DMA 110Digital Media Arts I**

3
DMA 111Computer Animation I**

3
DMA 210Digital Media Arts II**

3
DMA 214Digital Media Arts Capstone*

1
DMA 260Graphic Design I**

3
DMA 262Digital Video Production*

3
DMA 266Digital Photography**

3
JRN 224Field Experience in Communication or Digital Media

1

Select one course from the following:

Courses

DMA 211Computer Animation II**

3
OR
DMA 261Graphic Design II**

3
OR
DMA 263Digital Video Production II**

3
OR
DMA 267Digital Photography II*

3

ELECTIVES AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE DEGREE.

Department recommended electives include DMA 261, DMA 263, and DMA 267.

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60-61 CREDITS

Note: Students pursuing a BAS degree must meet with an advisor to determine the appropriate general education and core curriculum requirements. Additional credits required in the general education block for BAS transfer may be used to fulfill core curriculum or elective requirements.