Program Description

The digital media program of study will prepare students with the technical skills and practical experience to plan, produce, and present creative solutions to communication problems using a variety of digital media. All students will take courses in video production, and web and graphic design.

Video Production
This program provides training in studio production and on-location video production. Students will learn production skills and techniques used by professionals in the field. This includes the planning, preparing, and producing a variety of media projects. Students will learn: lighting, audio, switching, multi-camera operation, TV graphics, use of a teleprompter, directing, and non-linear editing. Students will use the latest computer software including: Adobe's Creative Suite and Apple's Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express, Motion, and DVD Studio Pro. Productions will be outputted to: tape, CD, DVD, and the web. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving and creative contributions as a team member.

Web and Graphic Design
Students will study highly regarded, successful websites and evaluate the basic principles of good web page design and management. Using this knowledge, students will develop a site plan, design their own interface using those principles in Macromedia Dreamweaver, publish/ftp to the server, and perform routine tests/maintenance. Students will also learn proper usage of typography, type structures and contrasts. They will implement and modify Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), examine the different browsers and computer platforms, learn how to design for all browsers, and understand the differences and limitations with Mac and PC platforms.