Digital Media Technology
Students working in a studio setting
At Polk State College, the Digital Media Technology program provides students with a foundation in graphic design, video production, web design, and visual communication. Students engage in practical, hands-on projects using the latest technologies, workflows, software, and equipment to produce incredible projects.
Skills
Our courses explore theories of good design, lighting, composition, and visual and aesthetic appeal. Students engage in targeted projects that build on skills such as:
- Effective messaging
- Audiovisual communication
- Interactivity, Usability, and Interface design
- Marketing & Business principles
The course curriculum actively trains participants to work within teams, cope under pressure, communicate well, and use creative problem-solving to exceed the needs of clients or any organization that hires them.
Program Options
To complete an associate degree in Digital Media, students must have 24-credit hours for their Program Core Requirements, outlined below.
| DIG 2000C | Introduction to Digital Media |
| DIG 2030C | Digital Video and Sound |
| DIG 2109C | Digital Imaging Fundamentals |
| DIG 2500C | Fundamentals of Interactive Design |
| DIG 2940C | Digital Media Practicum and Portfolio |
| GRA 2120C | Page Design and Layout |
| CGS 2820C | Web Development Fundamentals |
| PGY 2801C | Digital Photography I |
We also offer two specializations in:
Graphic Design
| GRA 2121C | Digital Publishing |
| GRA 2150C | Image Editing with Photoshop |
| GRA 2156C | Digital Illustration |
| GRA 2207C | Advanced Image Editing |
| GRA 2751C | Visual Design for Web |
| PGY 2802C | Digital Photography II |
Video Production
| DIG 2284C | Advanced Digital Video and Sound |
| DIG 2292C | Digital Post Production |
| DIG 2341C | Motion Graphics for Digital Media |
| DIG 2261C | Digital Audio Production |
| DIG 2330C | Lighting for Cinematography |
| DIG 2430C | Digital Storytelling |
Employment Options
Employment options for graduates of the AS program include:
- Multimedia artists / content creators
- Graphic designers, animators, web designer, photographers
- Audio/visual production managers
- Journalism, TV production, mass communication
- Filmmakers, video producers, & documentarians
- Advertising, print, marketing content, and publishing opportunities
View/Download PDF Copy of Program Maps
Select each link below to view ALL course requirements for each degree program. Enroll in courses in the suggested sequence and graduate on time.
