Academic Programs

IT-Digital Media Specialist (CRT.ITDMS)

The certificate in Digital Media trains a student to work at the nexus of web development, movie production and broadcast TV production. The skills required for complete development of a video production from concept to completed broadcast over the air or on the web will be covered.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

Request Info

Catalog Term Year:

View As:

First Year
First Semester

RTV-180

Credit Hours: 3.00

CIS-099

Credit Hours: 3.00

CIS-066

Credit Hours: 3.00

ITT-053

Credit Hours: 3.00

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

CIS-067

Credit Hours: 3.00

CIS-063

Credit Hours: 3.00

ITT-048

Credit Hours: 1.00

ITT-068

Credit Hours: 3.00

CIS-049

Credit Hours: 2.00

Credit Hours: 4.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
	RTV-180	Basic TV Production RTV-180 Basic TV Production The course is designed to acquaint students with various aspects of professional TV studio production. Technical proficiency in basic camera operation direction and non-linear editing are stressed. Actual production of interviews, commercials, and news are included. Course Outline	3.0
	CIS-099	Introduction to Web Technology CIS-099 Introduction to Web Technology This introductory course teaches web page design principles, including proper use of HTML5 and CSS3 and introductory JavaScript. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline	3.0
	CIS-066	Digital Video Production CIS-066 Digital Video Production An overview course discussing the development of digital video including planning and shooting, editing, titling, effects and animation, soundtrack creation and audio editing and output in DVD, video and the Web. Streaming output will also be discussed. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline +	3.0
	ITT-053	Digital Media Arts ITT-053 Digital Media Arts An introduction to using digital technology to produce artistic creations on the computer. Students will learn basic art theories of design, color, typography, and visual elements and how to apply them in a digital environment. Course Outline +++	3.0
	--- ---	IT Elective --- --- IT Elective **	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0
Second Semester
	CIS-067	Adv Digital Video Production CIS-067 Adv Digital Video Production Advanced training in the many aspects of video production will be covered from concept development through final editing and delivery. Emphasis is placed on preproduction skills and techniques and live action direction of talent and crew. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline *	3.0
	CIS-063	3-D Computer Animation CIS-063 3-D Computer Animation An overview and exploration of the different applications and techniques used in the development of 3D models for game, video and web animation. The course will explore a variety of commonly used tools and will identify their strengths and capacities. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline +++	3.0
	ITT-048	IT Digital Media Cert Intern ITT-048 IT Digital Media Cert Intern Designed to give Digital Media Specialist students on-the-job experience. The students must work in the community doing video, web, or animation production. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline *	1.0
	ITT-068	Digital Video Effects ITT-068 Digital Video Effects This course is a continuation of post-production techniques that includes but is not limited to compositing, chromakeying, rotoscoping, motion tracking, matte effects, 3D production techniques and motion graphics. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline *	3.0
	CIS-049	Content Management Systems CIS-049 Content Management Systems This course covers the creation and maintenance of a website using a content management system. Hands-on coursework includes applying plugins, building blogs, theme development, user account setup and management. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline	2.0
	--- ---	IT Elective --- --- IT Elective **	4.0
	Semester Totals		16.0

Total Program Hours

31.0

Call Counseling Services: 217-234-5232
Email: counsel@lakelandcollege.edu

Faculty Contact: Scott D. Rhine
Faculty Email: srhine@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5353

* There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+ Course only offered fall semester
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++ Course only offered spring semester
++++ Course offered in summer term only
^ SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^ Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^ Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition to classroom lecture hours
^^^^ ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

IT-Digital Media Specialist (CRT.ITDMS)

Catalog Term Year:

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

RTV-180Basic TV Production

CIS-099Introduction to Web Technology

CIS-066Digital Video Production

ITT-053Digital Media Arts

--- ---IT Elective

Semester Totals

CIS-067Adv Digital Video Production

CIS-0633-D Computer Animation

ITT-048IT Digital Media Cert Intern

ITT-068Digital Video Effects

CIS-049Content Management Systems

--- ---IT Elective

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

RTV-180
Basic TV Production

CIS-099
Introduction to Web Technology

CIS-066
Digital Video Production

ITT-053
Digital Media Arts

--- ---
IT Elective

CIS-067
Adv Digital Video Production

CIS-063
3-D Computer Animation

ITT-048
IT Digital Media Cert Intern

ITT-068
Digital Video Effects

CIS-049
Content Management Systems

--- ---
IT Elective