Digital Media & Design

Digital Media and Design is offered for juniors and seniors. Students will get an exploration of visual design with a focus on art concepts, image manipulation, web design and animation.

The course focuses on the creative process of visual problem solving from initial sketches and research through graphic creation and refinement, and final presentation.

Project-based assignments provide a hands-on approach to developing individual solutions using modern technology. The emphasis of the class is on developing a personal creative voice and professional preparation for a career in the visual arts.

Program Overview

Course Information

Program Location

LCC Main Campus (Shuttle Available)

Session Offered

AM.PM

Average Lecture Days/Week

1-2 days

Average Lab Days/Week

3-4 days

Homework

Occasionally

Required Reading

College level textbooks
Manuals
E-Books
Internet Information

Success Indicators

Creative and motivated
Adaptable in exploring creative process
Open to assignments with uncertain parameters and no defined solutions
Willing to experiment and explore multiple potential answers
Capable of presenting, discussing, and reflecting upon creative work
Accepting of working with precise technical solutions including computer code

College Credits - 9

ARTS 102 - Design and Communication
ARTS 171 - Computer Graphics/Digital Imaging
ARTS 173 - Computer Graphics/Web Design

Academic Rigor

Capital Region Technical Early College

Students enrolled in this program may choose to participate in the Capital Region Technical Early College program (CRTEC). This is a high school to college program where students start in grade 11 and leave in grade 13 with a college degree or certification. This program gives students relevant career related experience.

Course Outcomes

Students Learning outcomes include but are not limited to:

Describe and interpret how visual images are used to communicate social, cultural, and industrial themes and messages
Develop effective solutions to two-dimensional design problems using the elements of design
Explore retouching tools and techniques
Determine design priorities and alternatives based on an understanding of clients requirements
Build websites using Web Standards, separating content from style using XHTML and CSS
Create and modify pixel-based images
Create a web page based on elements and principles of design
Repurpose text and graphics from various sources
Prepare images from the web
Add multimedia elements and effects to websites
Create simple animations for the web

Certifications

None

Student Leadership

Students have the opportunity for leadership, competition, and community service through membership in SkillsUSA.

Career Outlook

Careers

Audio & Video Technician
Film & Video Editor
Fine Artists
Special Effects Artist/Animator
Media Technical Director

Median Wage

Audio & Video Technician: $24.83 Hourly, $51,640 Annual
Film & Video Editor: $32.02 Hourly, $66,600 Annual
Fine Artists: $28.51 Hourly, $59,300 Annual
Special Effects Artist/Animator: $47.63 Hourly, $99,060 Annual
Media Technical Director: $39.67 Hourly, $82,510 Annual

Employment Outlook (Average)

Audio & Video Technician: 5% - 8%
Film & Video Editor: 9%
Fine Artists: 5% - 8%
Special Effects Artist/Animator: 5% - 8%
Media Technical Director: 5% - 8%