Digital Media Technology - Associate Degree

Media examples in audio, video, history of radio/tv broadcasting, concepts of videography, live video streaming, pre-production, scriptwriting and motion graphics.

Technical aspects of capturing motion images including composition, lighting, exposure, filtration, and camera selection. Develop skills in pre-production through post-production of motion photography projects.

Students gain skills that lead to success in college, employment, and life. Students should take this course in their first semester. (Pre-requisite: None.)

Research and development of writing for broadcast (traditional and web) and pre-produced media. Script based production planning including budgeting, scheduling, storyboarding and logistics planning. Legal matters including copyright, talent and location releases.

Concept of analog to digital audio conversion; audio production with software including editing, processing, mixing and exporting. Creating radio imaging and advertising; producing various length content for distribution through multiple mediums.

Course provides an overview of the interconnectedness among careers within Digital Arts. Learn how various fields within the broader industry each play an integral role and how a personal brand fits into preparing you for your career choice. (Corequisite: 10-890-101, College 101)

This course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 16 AND English score greater/equal to 16; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444)

Off-camera audio acquisition and processing for video production. Interior and exterior audio recording concepts and techniques. Audio recording for video equipment including microphones, field recorders, and wireless lavaliere systems.

Introduction to studio and individual live video production and broadcast. Live switching and workflow basics including camera, monitoring, and playback techniques. Examine media specifications, delivery options and crew responsibilities.

Fundamentals of video production and editing including project and media management, organization and workflow. Emphasis on hands-on production and post production experience using current technologies in digital video. (Prerequisite 10-203-126 Photography-Video Intro for photography students)

Plan, prepare and organize podcasts for online distribution and access. Pre- through post-production techniques including technical and commercial aspects of podcasting. Emphasis on interviewing, scriptwriting, audio editing and development of commercials for revenue.(Pre-requisite 10-206-100 Digital Audio).

All college students, regardless of their college major, need to be able to make reasonable decisions about fiscal, environmental, and health issues that require quantitative reasoning skills. An activity based approach is used to explore numerical relationships, graphs, proportional relationships, algebraic reasoning, and problem solving using linear, exponential and other mathematical models. Students will develop conceptual and procedural tools that support the use of key mathematical concepts in a variety of contexts. This course may be used as the first of a two part sequence that ends with Quantitative Reasoning as the capstone general education math requirement. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Arith score greater/equal to 250 AND Rdg score greater/equal to 250; OR ACT Math score greater/equal to 15 AND ACT Reading score greater/equal to 16; OR prep courses-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444).

Utilize software applications to prepare audio for video including environment sounds, sound effects and Foley, dialogue replacement, and soundtrack creation. (Prerequisite: 10-206-100, Digital Audio)

Intermediate-level digital video production and post production including advanced editing techniques, color correction and output. Emphasis on group-based video segments utilizing current cameras and editing software culminating in a final presentation. (Prerequisites: 10-206-154, Video Production and Editing I; 10-801-136, English Composition 1)

Learners develop knowledge/skills in planning, organizing, writing, editing. Students will also analyze audience/purpose, use elements of research, format documents using standard guidelines, and develop critical reading skills. (Prerequisite: High school GPA greater/equal to 2.6; OR ACT Reading score greater/equal to 16 AND English greater/equal to 18; OR Next Gen Reading score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 260; OR "preparatory course(s)", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444)

Setup and operation of location based live switching video production. Location workflow coordination of multiple camera and audio streams, teleprompter, media, crew, and floor management. Emphasis on group-based live video events utilizing multi-camera production.

Photoshop is the essential tool for digital image manipulation in graphic design, web design, and photography. Students develop technical skills in solving visual design and production problems. Instruction covers Photoshop’s vast array of tools, filters, and procedures including workspace basics, image resizing, output preparation, layer management, selection strategies, editing and adjustment basics, composites, filters, and effects. A portfolio of digitally generated and manipulated images is completed to demonstrate course competencies and learning objectives have been met.

Create professional resume and cover letter, prepare for interviews, understand interviewing techniques, participate in a mock interview, evaluate outcomes of interview, and prepare for Career Experience. (Prerequisites: 10-105-100, Careers in Business OR 10-107-117, Careers in IT OR 10-201-100, Careers In Digital Arts)

Advanced pre- through post-production techniques including technical/commercial aspects of digital media content for podcast and streaming. Business fundamentals, target marketing, copy writing, commercial distribution, user-generated content (UGC) service/s. (Prerequisite: 10-801-136, English Composition 1; 10-206-185, Video Editing & Production 2)

This course introduces the study of diversity from a local to a global perspective using a holistic, interdisciplinary approach that encourages exploration and prepares students to work in a diverse environment. The course introduces basic diversity concepts, examines the impact of bias and power differentials among groups, explores the use of culturally responsive communication strategies, and compares forces that shape diversity in an international context. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 16 AND English greater/equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a B or better.)

Motion graphic content creation and development of high impact, dynamic effects used in video production. Incorporation of still and motion video, graphics, text, motion tracking, stabilization, color correction and advanced compositing. Adobe After Effects (Prerequisite: 10-206-185, Video Production and Editing II; 10-111-101, Photoshop Fundamentals)

This science of psychology course is a survey of multiple aspects of behavior and mental processes. It provides an overview of topics such as research methods, theoretical perspectives, learning, cognition, memory, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal psychology, physiological factors, social influences, and development.. (Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 2.6 or greater OR satisfactory reading and writing assessment scores OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing 1 with "B" or better OR Corequisite: 10-831-102, English Comp Prep).

Media content creation for online delivery with an emphasis on effective communication design. Formatting requirements of platform specific content with design options for mobile and VR devices.

Students can select any hands on experience related to: Internship, Field Research, Service Learning, Capstone, Industry Related or International Experience. Instructor approval required. Portfolio presentation required. (Prerequisite: 10-105-103, Career Fundamentals; Corequisite: 10-206-185, Video Production and Editing II)