Digital Media, A.S.
In addition to the 24 units of the Digital Media Certificate, students must also complete all MSJC Local General Education requirements (a total of 60 units) for the Associate of Science degree in Digital Media. The non-transfer Certificate/Associate degree (AS) in Digital Media is designed to prepare students for entry into careers associated with video production, video editing, motion graphics, and social media marketing. This program specifically provides students with a strong foundation in visual communication, professional production skills, verbal and visual creativity, and accountability in individual and team interactions. Internships and special projects are also available. For individuals currently working within these fields, there may be potential for salary and/or career advancement.
AS.DM
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MSJC Local General Education
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| DIG-110 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| COMM-103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| ENVS-100 | Humans and Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| CSCR-116 | Integrative Career/Life Planning (formerly GUID-116) | 3 |
| ENGL-C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| DIG-580 | Brand Building & Design (formerly DIG-180) | 3 |
| DIG-190 | Video Production I (formerly Digital Video Design I) | 3 |
| THA-136 | Cultural History of American Motion Pictures | 3 |
| ART-131 | Introduction to Digital Art + Design | 3 |
| MATH-115 | Ideas of Mathematics | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| DIG-592 | Studio Production & Livestreaming (formerly DIG-191) | 3 |
| DIG-181 | Social Media Marketing (formerly DIG-581) | 3 |
| POLS-C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| DIG-570 | Motion Graphics (formerly DIG-172) | 3 |
| ETHS-112 | Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies or Introduction to Black Studies or Black History in the American Context or American Indian Literature or Latinx/Chicanx Literature or Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) or Indigenous Peoples of California | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| DIG-598 | Digital Media Capstone | 3 |
| DIG-593 | Professional Production (formerly DIG-195) | 3 |
| DIG-582 | Advanced Social Media Marketing (formerly DIG-182) | 3 |
| BADM-104 | Business Communications | 3 |
| AUD-143 | Pro Tools 101 (formerly Computer Audio Editing) | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
An Associate Degree in this program requires students to complete MSJC's Local General Education by fulfilling all general education areas. In addition, students must complete all major requirements and complete an overall total of 60 degree applicable units with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSJC Local General Education | 27 | |
| Required Digital Media Courses | 9 | |
| Digital Media Electives | 15 | |
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 units) | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| DIG-110 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| DIG-580 | Brand Building & Design (formerly DIG-180) | 3 |
| DIG-598 | Digital Media Capstone | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select 15 units from the following: | 15 | |
| Pro Tools 101 (formerly Computer Audio Editing) | ||
| Video Production I | ||
| Social Media Marketing (formerly DIG-581) | ||
| Special Projects: Digital Media | ||
| Work Experience Education: Digital Media | ||
| 2D Game Development | ||
| Motion Graphics (formerly DIG-172) | ||
| 3D Animation (formerly DIG-170) | ||
| Advanced Social Media Marketing (formerly DIG-182) | ||
| Studio Production & Livestreaming (formerly DIG-191) | ||
| Professional Production (formerly DIG-195) | ||
| Cinematography | ||
| Digital Photography Production I | ||
| Total Units | 24 | |
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