Credit Certificate Program
This program offers students opportunities to integrate the world of computers, Internet, art and multimedia in completion of the certificate. It covers relevant areas of web site construction, including designing and programming pages, developing multimedia content, as well as building and managing a web site.
This program is designed not only for the person who wants to design and develop a personal web site, but also for the systems, publishing or business professional who would like to understand the capabilities of this powerful technology and to use it to provide innovative solutions to business problems.
The Multimedia (New Media Design) certificate program prepares students for careers in the field of interactive multimedia production used in business, marketing, education, entertainment and the World Wide Web. Students learn interactive multimedia design, authoring and production including graphics, audio, video and animation. Graduates leave with a portfolio of work and experience that prepare them for careers as multimedia producers, web designers, project managers or media production specialists. The following sequence of courses is strongly recommended. Both full-time and part-time students should contact a multimedia faculty member before registering.
This 30-credit certificate program is intended as a stackable credential for students looking to specialize in interactive multimedia.
When enrolling in this program as a standalone occupational certificate, it is recommended that students entering the program either have an associate’s degree or higher or are enrolled in the Digital Media Production Associate’s degree program to improve employability upon graduation.
The certificate should not be taken by a student who has no experience in design. It is only meant to teach the technical skills not design skills and is not recommended unless the student already has some sort of degree or experience.
A Certificate in Multimedia is broad and can’t cover all of the necessary skills to work in most positions, students should consider transferring to a four-year college or art school, which has specialized programs within Multimedia. The credits from this certificate will transfer into the Multimedia Degree.
Graduation Checklist
Multimedia Design Certificate – Graduation Checklist
A Graduation Checklist is a printable list of course requirements you will use when you meet with your academic advisor each semester. The checklist helps you keep track of your progress from when you first enter MxCC to when you are ready to graduate.
Multimedia Design Certificate
Course | Credits |
| ART*121 Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| DGA*110 Computer Graphics | 3 |
| DGA*120 Digital Image Editing I | 3 |
| COM*125 / DGA*125 New Media Production | 3 |
| DGA*250 Interactive Multimedia Production | 3 |
| GRA*150 Introduction to Graphic Design or DGA*260 Animation | 3 |
| ART/COM/DGA/GRA Elective | 3 |
| ART/COM/DGA/GRA Elective | 3 |
ENG*101 College Composition (or Open Elective when taken as
part of the New Media Production degree program or if student already has a degree.) | 3 |
| COM*287 Advanced Media Production or COM*295 Internship | 3 |
Total Credits: | 30
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SALARY INFORMATION
Most graduates holding associate degrees will be seeking entry-level positions, which pay about $25,000 per year, depending on several factors. Pay increases with the employee’s level of education and experience. Often students find employment after graduation through their student internship experiences.
National Average Salaries for the year 2018, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
- Designer – $54,999
- Graphic Artist/Illustrator – $48,780
- Multimedia Artists and Animators – $74,999
- Web Developer – $74,999
- Programmer – $78,840
- Sound Technician – $42,550
- Video Technician – $59,040
The overall job outlook in this field is favorable, although competition is strong for positions at all levels. For the latest, detailed salary information, visit: www.bls.gov.
