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.
Catalog Term Year: 2020 Spring
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
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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
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3.0
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IT Elective 
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IT Elective


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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
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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
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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. Students must work in the community doing video, web or animation production. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
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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
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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
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IT Elective 
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IT Elective


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4.0

Semester Totals
16.0

Total Program Hours

31.0