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Digital Media Communications AAS
Digital Media and Communications Department | A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science Degree | 2 years
Learn the fundamentals of video production, interactive multimedia, music technology, animation, motion graphics and more to make your mark in the entertainment industry.
Are you interested in channeling your creativity into a career in television, radio or film? With courses in web design, animation and motion graphics, broadcast journalism, publishing and even movie-making, a two-year degree in Digital Media Communications is what you need to make your visions a reality. Our Digital Media Communications program offers seven different areas of focus to choose from that are sure to meet your needs and interests. And earning a degree at Clackamas Community College is an affordable path to transferring to a four-year university.
Digital Media Communications AAS
Skills
You will develop some exciting new skills in this program. Among these new skills, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate video production skills and knowledge in multimedia communication channels
- Create or contribute to a comprehensive digital multimedia campaign in one or more of the focus areas
- Produce multimedia video projects that reflects and understanding in planning, production and editing tools and techniques
Job Outlook
Careers
Some of the careers available in media include:
- production designer
- art department coordinator
- camera operator
- writer (general, film and documentary)
- editor
- visual effects production
- digital media producer
- sound mixer and recordist
- boom operator
- post production sound design
- duplication
- music composer
- looping and foley
- mobile location recording,
- voice-over work
- audio for interactive digital media
- steadicam operator
- assistant editor
- weblog contributor
- broadcast journalist
- podcast writer and production
- script supervisor and continuity
- videographer
- production assistant
- graphic artist
- photographer (still)
- location assistant
- storyboard artist
- art assistant
- web designer
- electronic news gatherer
- web radio program editor
- live sound engineer
- broadcast reporter
- other emerging opportunities
Job Market
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Description and Outcomes
PROGRAM CODE: AAS.DMC1
The Digital Media Communications (DMC) degree is designed to successfully prepare students for careers in the expanding fields of digital media productions and communications.
RELATED INSTRUCTION OUTCOMES
Computation (1 course- MTH-050 Technical Mathematics I or MTH-065 Algebra II or higher or CS-161 Computer Science I)
- Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems.
Communication (1 course- WR-121Z Composition I)
- Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences.
Human Relations (1 course- COMM-100Z Introduction to Communication or PSY-101 Human Relations)
- Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.
Physical Education/Health/Safety/First Aid (1 credit- see catalog for course list)
- Use effective life skills to improve and maintain mental and physical wellbeing.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- produce media that demonstrates preparedness for entry into a field related to one of the DMC focus areas and present the work for potential professional opportunities;
- critically analyze and discuss digital media works in the context of mass media and society;
- demonstrate an awareness of ethical and legal considerations involved when creating digital media works; including basic professional skills related to documentation and rights licensing for copyright, fair use, etc.;
- complete digital media video projects illustrating professional entry-level competence in planning, production, sound/music, and editing tools and techniques;
- create a digital media portfolio in a way that showcases specialized skills in one or more of the following focus areas: Motion Graphics & Computer Animation, Journalism, Video Production, and Music & Sound for Media.
Digital Media Communications Core Requirement
Complete 3 credits of DMC-280
- DMC-280
- Digital Media Communications/CWE
- 3
Complete J-211 or COMM-212
- COMM-212
- Mass Media & Society
- 4
- J-211
- Mass Media & Society
- 4
Complete MUS-247 or DMC-247
- DMC-247
- Sound for Media
- 3
- MUS-247
- Sound for Media
- 3
Complete the following Core Requirements
- ART-115
- Basic Design: 2-Dimensional Design
- 4
- ART-262
- Digital Photography & Photo-Imaging
- 4
- BA-101
- Introduction to Business
- 4
- DMC-100
- Introduction to Media Arts
- 3
- DMC-104
- Digital Video Editing
- 4
- DMC-291
- Digital Media Communications Portfolio Project I
- 4
- DMC-292
- Digital Media Communications Portfolio Project II
- 4
Video Production Focus Area
Complete the following Video Production Focus Area
- DMC-106
- Animation & Motion Graphics I
- 4
- DMC-205
- Directing for Film & Video
- 4
- DMC-230
- Documentary Film Production
- 4
- DMC-264
- Digital Filmmaking
- 4
- DMC-265
- Advanced Digital Filmmaking
- 4
- ENG-194
- Introduction to Film
- 4
- WR-262
- Introduction to Screenwriting
- 4
Computation Related Instruction
Complete MTH-050, or MTH-065, or higher, or CS-161
- CS-161
- Computer Science I
- 4
- MTH-050
- Technical Mathematics I
- 4
- MTH-065
- Algebra II
- 4
Communication Related Instruction
Complete WR-121Z
- WR-121Z
- Composition I
- 4
Human Relations Related Instruction
Complete COMM-100Z or PSY-101
- COMM-100Z
- Introduction to Communication
- 4
- PSY-101
- Human Relations
- 3
PE/Health/Safety Related Instruction
Complete 1 credit. See catalog for approved Related Instruction Courses.
Program Electives
Complete 13 credits of Digital Media Communications Program Electives. Additional selected electives must be from different subject areas, from the following list of prefixes: ART, BA, COMM, CS, DMC, EFA, ENG, FYE, J, MUS, TA, or WR.
Journalism Focus Area
Complete J-220 or DMC-230
- DMC-230
- Documentary Film Production
- 4
- J-220
- Podcasting and Video Journalism
- 4
Complete WR-240 or WR-265
- WR-240
- Creative Nonfiction Writing I
- 4
- WR-265
- Digital Storytelling
- 4
Complete the following Journalism Focus Area
- ART-225
- Computer Graphics I
- 4
- J-134
- Photojournalism
- 4
- J-215
- College News: Writing & Photography
- 4
- J-216
- Writing for Media
- 4
- J-226
- Introduction to College News: Design & Production
- 4
Motion Graphics & Computer Animation Focus Area
Complete the following Motion Graphics & Computer Animation Focus Area
- ART-131
- Introduction to Drawing
- 4
- ART-225
- Computer Graphics I
- 4
- ART-226
- Computer Graphics II
- 4
- DMC-106
- Animation & Motion Graphics I
- 4
- DMC-107
- Animation & Motion Graphics II
- 4
- DMC-221
- Introduction to 2D Animation: Design & Techniques
- 4
- DMC-222
- Advanced 2D Animation: Design & Techniques
- 4
Music & Sound for Media Focus Area
Complete 3 credits of MUS-145
- MUS-145
- Introduction to Digital Sound, Video & Animation
- 3
Complete MUS-106 or MUS-149
- MUS-106
- Audio Recording at Home
- 1
- MUS-149
- Advanced Pro Tools Editing Techniques
- 1
Complete the following Music & Sound for Media Focus Area
- DMC-242
- Field Recording for Media
- 1
- MUS-101
- Music Fundamentals
- 3
- MUS-107
- Introduction to Audio Recording I
- 3
- MUS-108
- Introduction to Audio Recording II
- 3
- MUS-141
- Introduction to the Music Business
- 3
- MUS-142
- Introduction to Electronic Music I: MIDI
- 3
- MUS-143
- Introduction to Electronic Music II: Sequencing, Audio Looping, Sound EFX
- 3
- MUS-147
- Music, Sound & Moviemaking
- 1
- MUS-170
- Introduction to Scoring Music for Media
- 2
- MUS-171
- Sound Design
- 2
