Digital Art & Design
Associate in Applied Science
Gain the skills to manipulate computer graphics with ease. Our Digital Media program dives into the foundations behind digital design, while giving you the know-how to create exceptional content. Students use computer applications and visual techniques to manipulate images, videos, and digital copy to communicate messages simulating real-world content. Our program includes instruction in software specific to commercial, industrial, and entertainment needs. Students are prepared to work in interactive multimedia in web development, print and digital design, and 2D/3D computer animation.
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Program tracks
Full-time
Part-time
HyFlex - HyFlex courses and programs give students the most flexibility and choices about how and when they take classes. Students have the ability to choose to attend classes face-to-face in person (synchronous), live online in real-time (synchronous), online (asynchronous) OR any combination of the three. -
Estimated degree completion time
4 semesters, 60 credits
Courses
YCCC’s Digital Art & Design program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the creation and manipulation of content for digital creative content. The program includes instruction in specialized computer software and applications for specific commercial, industrial, and entertainment needs of creative digital content. Students gain knowledge and develop skills to work in the areas of interactive multimedia including storyboarding, 2D animation, basic game design, 3D object and character design, texturing & lighting, animating, special effects, sound design, and rendering final output to a demo reel.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate mastery of technical skills in traditional and digital media, applying principles of design to their work.
- Demonstrate broad knowledge of software applications related to digital media.
- Develop media content that displays both current technical knowledge and traditional design principles.
- Collaborate as a team in the development of media content from concept to production.
- Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues in bringing ideas from concept to production
- Research design trends to choose appropriate fonts, imagery, and colors for an array of design projects.
- Analyze the appropriate demographic influences on design trends and product development responsibly and respectfully to complete various design projects.
Careers
Graduates can find entry level positions in industries ranging from gaming and animation to film production, special effects houses, and media boutiques, to architectural firms, corporate communication centers or web design. The growing field of digital media welcomes enthusiastic and creative, artistic individuals.