Creative Media Technology
For Film and Digital Arts
Associate of Applied Science Degrees
- Creative Media Technology
- Digital Graphics Technology
Certificates of Completion
- Digital Graphics
- Digital Video
- Film Crew Training
- 3-D Modeling and Animation
- Web Design
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Because we live in the age of information, there is an ever-growing need for trained specialists with a visual sophistication to design web sites, produce videos and films, create animated scenes and characters, and participate in game design. Despite this growing emphasis on electronic media, there also still exists a steady demand for those who can produce high-quality printed materials.
The program in Creative Media Technology for Film and Digital Arts has been developed in response to all of these needs. It provides a strong but versatile foundation by merging design and digital media into an exciting course of study. The program brings together various dynamic technologies, including print media, web design, multimedia, digital photography, animation, and digital film.
Because the field is extremely varied, the CMT program offers a number of pathways:
- The Creative Media degree provides a foundation for students who are looking for professional opportunities in the areas of filmmaking, computer animation, digital video production, and multimedia.
- The Digital Graphics degree emphasizes graphic design, print media, and web design, but also includes fundamentals in animation, multimedia, and digital film.
- The program also offers certificates in specialized graphic design areas such as web design video production, animation, and crew member training and certification.
The future is bright for graduates of the CMT program, whether they choose to enter the job market immediately or pursue a bachelor’s degree. Several transition tracks open the way for graduates of the Creative Media and Digital Graphics associate degree programs to continue their education at New Mexico State University. There, they can pursue degrees in art, applied studies, and individualized Studies, or apply for admission into the Creative Media Institute.
Employment will continue to increase for digital media specialists in advertising agencies, service bureaus, animation and film studios, web design companies, and other organizations throughout the business sector. Upon completion of one of the associate degrees, students will have designed and created a self-promotional package and professional-level, electronic portfolio.
High school students who are interested in a career in creative media are encouraged to take courses in art, photography, English, and mathematics.
Associate Degree: Creative Media Tech (66 credits)
NOTE: Courses appearing in italics are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus. The remaining courses may be applicable toward a bachelor’s degree in either Art or Creative Media at NMSU. Students are expected to have basic skills in computers, art, and photography or will need to take the following courses: CS 110G Computer Literacy, ART 150 Drawing I or ART 155 2-D Design and CMT 115 Digital Photography and Imaging.
| OR OR OR |
ART 101G Introduction to Art ART 110G Visual Concepts MUS 101G Introduction to Music THTR 101G Introduction to Theater |
3 |
| COM 265G Principles of Human Communication | 3 | |
| ENGL 111G Rhetoric and Composition | 4 | |
| ENGL 116G Perspectives on Film | 3 | |
| HIST or PHIL general education course | 3 | |
| MATH 210G Math Appreciation | 3 | |
| PHYS 110G Great Ideas of Physics | 4 |
| CMT 130 Web Design I | 3 | |
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CMT 146 Digital Foundations (4) CMT 142 Computer Illustration (3) |
4-6 |
| CMT 150 2-D Animation | 3 | |
| CMT 160 Modeling and Animation | 3 | |
| CMT 180 Principles of Media Design | 3 | |
| CMT 190 Digital Video Production I | 3 | |
| CMT 195 Digital Video Editing I | 3 | |
| CMT 206 Principles of Sound | 3 | |
| CMT 292 Creative Media Studio | 3 | |
| CMT 295 Portfolio Development & Design | 3 | |
| OR | ENGL 232 Script Development and Storyboarding ENGL 235 Narrative: Principles of Story Across the Media |
3 |
Electives chosen from the following list:
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Associate Degree: Digital Graphics Tech. (66 credits)
| COM 265G Prin. of Human Communication | 3 | |
| ENGL 111G Rhetoric and Composition | 4 | |
| OR OR OR |
ENGL 203G Business & Professional Communication ENGL 211G Writing in the Humanities & Social Sciences ENGL 218G Technical & Scientific Communication * BOT 209 Business & Technical Communication |
3 |
| OR OR |
MATH 210G Math Appreciation * MATH 120 Intermediate Algebra * BOT 106 Business Math |
3 |
| OR OR |
PSY 201G Introduction to Psychology SOC 101G Introductory Sociology * OEBU 240 Human Relations |
3 |
| Choose one of the following courses: HIST 101G, 102G, 201G, 202G PHIL 101G, 201G |
3 | |
| * Not transferable as part of the N.M. Higher Ed. Dept. general education common core |
| OR OR |
ART 150 Drawing I ART 155 2-D Design Approved elective |
3 |
| OR | CMT 221 Cooperative Experience I 3 CMT 223 Media Production Services |
3 |
| CMT 130 Web Design I | 3 | |
| CMT 140 Print Media I | 3 | |
| CMT 142 Computer Illustration | 3 | |
| CMT 145 Image Processing I | 3 | |
OR |
CMT 150 2-D Animation 3 CMT 160 Modeling and Animation |
3 |
| CMT 180 Principles of Media Design | 3 | |
| CMT 230 Web Page Development I | 3 | |
| CMT 240 Print Media II | 3 | |
| CMT 245 Image Processing II | 3 | |
| CMT 254 History of Media Design | 3 | |
| CMT 295 Portfolio Development & Design | 3 | |
| Electives chosen from the following courses: ART 156; CMT 115, 160, 190, 195, 210, 215, 235, 242 , 250, 256, 275, 285, 290; DRFT 177; and/or Graphics approved elective(s) |
8 |
Certificate: Digital Graphics (24 credits)
| CMT 130 Introduction to Web Design | 3 | |
| CMT 140 Print Media I | 3 | |
| CMT 142 Computer Illustration | 3 | |
| CMT 145 Image Processing I | 3 | |
| CMT 180 Principles of Media Design | 3 | |
| CMT 240 Print Media II | 3 | |
| Graphics approved electives | 6 |
Certificate: Digital Video (30 credits)
| CMT 130 Introduction to Web Design | 3 | |
| CMT 145 Image Processing I | 3 | |
| CMT 180 Principles of Media Design | 3 | |
| CMT 190 Digital Video Production I | 3 | |
| CMT 195 Digital Video Editing I | 3 | |
| CMT 196 Digital Audio Production | 3 | |
| CMT 205 Cinematography | 3 | |
| CMT 215 Digital Video Editing II | 3 | |
| CMT approved electives | 6 |
Certificate: Film Crew Training (24 credits)
| CMT 126 Film Crew Training I | 9 | |
| CMT 156 Film Crew Training II | 9 | |
| Approved elective in specialized area | 6 |
Certificate: 3-D Modeling and Animation (27 credits)
| CMT 145 Image Processing I | 3 | |
| CMT 160 Modeling and Animation | 3 | |
| CMT 195 Digital Video Editing I | 3 | |
Choose one of the following two tracks: Creative Track
Technical Track
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18 |
Certificate: Web Design (30 credits)
| CMT 130 Web Design I | 3 | |
| CMT 145 Image Processing I | 3 | |
| CMT 150 2-D Animation | 3 | |
| CMT 180 Principles of Media Design | 3 | |
| CMT 230 Web Design II | 3 | |
OR |
CMT 235 Web Design for Small Business CMT 275 Advanced Web Techniques |
3 |
| CMT 245 Image Processing II | 3 | |
| Electives chosen from the following: OECS 128, 205, 216, 218, 220; CMT 142, 195, 215, 242 , 250, 290; and/or Web-related approved elective |
9 |
