Multimedia Designer Program

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The Multimedia Design program introduces students to the different facets of digital media technologies. Instructional topics include exposure to graphic design, web design, animation, and visual effects with video production. Students learn to apply creativity and technical skillsets to produce visual communication across a variety of media types. Additionally, instruction allows students to gain insight into marketing methodologies, user interface design, and technology project management, preparing them for various professional settings.

By completing the program, students will earn as many as three awards:

Multimedia Designer, Level 2 Certificate
Visual Communication, AAS
(Optional) Digital Photography, Enhanced Skills Certificate (ESC)

Multimedia Designer, Level 2 Certificate

[C2_MUL2 certificate offered at LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood and LSC-North Harris]

Total Credit Hours Required for Certificate: 48

First Semester Credits / Units: 15
ARTS 1316 - Drawing I Credit Hours: 3
ARTC 1302 - Digital Imaging I Credit Hours: 3
ARTC 1317 - Design Communication I Credit Hours: 3
IMED 1301 - Introduction to Digital Media Credit Hours: 3
EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: 1st Year Experience Credit Hours: 3
Second Semester Credits / Units: 15
IMED 1316 - Web Design I Credit Hours: 3
IMED 1345 - Interactive Digital Media I Credit Hours: 3
ARTC 1353 - Computer Illustration Credit Hours: 3
FLMC 1331 - Video Graphics and Visual Effects I Credit Hours: 3
ARTC 2305 - Digital Imaging II Credit Hours: 3
Third Semester Credits / Units: 15
IMED 1341 - Interface Design Credit Hours: 3
IMED 2345 - Interactive Digital Media II Credit Hours: 3
ARTV 1351 - Digital Video Credit Hours: 3
IMED 2313 - Project Analysis and Design Credit Hours: 3
FLMC 2331 - Video Graphics and Visual Effects II Credit Hours: 3
Fourth Semester Credits / Units: 3
Program Capstone Credits / Units: 3
Complete one of the following:
- IMED 2311 - Portfolio Development or
- IMED 2380 - Cooperative Education - Interactive Media

Level 2 Certificate Completed

Visual Communication, AAS

[AAS_VSCG, AAS_VSCM, AAS_VSCV, AAS_VSCW, AAS_VSC3 degree offered at LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-North Harris and LSC-University Park]

Prerequisite: Completion of the Level 2 Certificate in one of the following areas: 3D Animation Program , Graphic Design Program , Motion Graphics Program , Multimedia Designer Program , Video and Post Production Program , Web Design Program

Total Credit Hours Required for this Degree: 60

Fourth Semester Credits / Units: 12
ENGL 1301 - Composition and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
Social/Behavioral Science Credits / Units: 3
Math Credits / Units: 3
Creative Arts or Language, Philosophy, & Culture Credits / Units: 3

Digital Photography, Enhanced Skills Certificate (ESC)

[C3_DPHT certificate offered at LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, and LSC-North Harris]

This optional certificate program is available to students pursuing the Visual Communication AAS and desire to develop skills in digital photography. Completion of curriculum and awarding of certificate are concurrent with the Visual Communication AAS degree.

Total Credit Hours Required for Certificate: 12

PHTC 1311 - Fundamentals of Photography Credit Hours: 3
PHTC 2301 - Intermediate Photography Credit Hours: 3
PHTC 1345 - Illustrative Photography I Credit Hours: 3
PHTC 2349 - Photo Digital Imaging II Credit Hours: 3

ESC Completed

AAS Completed