Academic Program
Creative Media Technology
Creative Media Technology merges design and digital media into an exciting course of study encompassing various dynamic technologies including print media, web design, multimedia, digital photography, game design, animation, and digital film.
Overview
About the Program
Creative Media Technology merges design and digital media into an exciting course of study encompassing various dynamic technologies including print media, web design, multimedia, digital photography, game design, animation, and digital film.
The Digital Film degree provides a foundation for students who are looking for professional film industry opportunities in areas in cinematography, production audio, animation, editing, and visual effects.
The Digital Graphics degree emphasizes graphic design, print media, and web design, but can also include fundamentals in animation, multimedia, and digital film.
The Game Development degree provides for a strong foundation in many technical areas in design, game art, animation, and coding.
Pathways
Degrees and Certificates
Digital Graphics Technology
Game Development
Commercial Photography
Creative Media
Digital Audio
Digital Graphics
Digital Graphics
Film Crew Training
Game Design
Graphics and Animation
Web Design
Questions
Degrees and certificates: full program information
Digital Film — Associate of Applied Science
Digital Film trains students in the art of film & the cutting edge technology used in the film industry. Learn cinematography, animation, visual effects, video and audio editing, and much more to give you the edge on the piping hot New Mexico film industry.
NOTABLE COURSES: Cinematography, Advanced Camera, Video Editing, Audio Production, Visual Effects, Storyboarding, Pre-Production Management, Sound Design
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduate
DURATION: 4 semesters / 2 years
NOTABLE COURSES: Cinematography, Advanced Camera, Video Editing, Audio Production, Visual Effects, Storyboarding, Pre-Production Management, Sound Design
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduate
DURATION: 4 semesters / 2 years
Digital Graphics Technology — Associate of Applied Science
The Digital Graphic Technology degree educates and trains designers for the visual communication needs of any industry. Students will graduate with appropriate portfolios and be ready to identify design trends and issues relevant to todayʻs workforce.
NOTABLE COURSES: History of Media Design, Print Media, Photography, Image Editing, Computer Illustration
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduate
DURATION: 4 semesters / 2 years
NOTABLE COURSES: History of Media Design, Print Media, Photography, Image Editing, Computer Illustration
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduate
DURATION: 4 semesters / 2 years
Game Development — Associate of Applied Science
Creating virtual landscapes, designing multiple levels, envisioning characters and stories, developing virtual simulations, using game engine technology & writing the code that brings everything together, DACC has what you need to prepare you to enter the game industry.
NOTABLE COURSES: Critical Game Studies, Evolution of Electronic Games, Digital sculpting, 3D Character Design, Level Design Concepts
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduate
DURATION: 4 semesters / 2 years
Commercial Photography — Certificate of Achievement
NOTABLE COURSES: Intro to Photoshop, Intro to Photography, Advanced Photoshop
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduate
DURATION: 2 Semesters / 1 Year
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduate
DURATION: 2 Semesters / 1 Year
Creative Media — Certificate of Achievement
NOTABLE COURSES: Intro to Illustrator, 2D Animation, Intro to Digital Video Production I
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduate
DURATION: 1 Semester
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduate
DURATION: 1 Semester
Digital Audio — Certificate of Completion
NOTABLE COURSES: Intro to Digital Video Editing, Principals of Sound, Audio Production
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduate
DURATION: 2 Semesters / 1 Year
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduate
DURATION: 2 Semesters / 1 Year
Digital Graphics — Certificate of Completion
NOTABLE COURSES: Desktop Publishing, Intro to Illustrator, Principals of Design
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduate
DURATION: 2 Semesters / 1 Year
Digital Graphics — Certificate of Completion
NOTABLE COURSES: Web Design, Intro to Photoshop, Intro to Digital Video Editing
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduate
DURATION: 2 Semesters / 1 Year
Film Crew Training — Certificate of Completion
NOTABLE COURSES: Film Crew I/Intro to Film and Media Workflow, Film Crew II
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduate
DURATION: 2 Semesters / 1 Year
Game Design — Certificate of Completion
NOTABLE COURSES: Intro to 3D Modeling, Critical Game Studies, 3-D Character Design
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduate
DURATION: 3 Semesters
Graphics and Animation — Certificate of Completion
NOTABLE COURSES: Intro to Digital Video Editing, Into to 3D Modeling, 2D Animation
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduate
DURATION: 2 Semesters / 1 Year
Web Design — Certificate of Completion
NOTABLE COURSES: Web Design I, Principles of Design, Web Design for Small Business
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduate
DURATION: 2 Semesters / 1 Year
Program Goals
Goal 1: Enter the workforce prepared for entry level positions in film, animation, game design, and commercial art with strong technical skills in industry standard hardware and software.
Goal 2: Synthesize multiple creative media forms (game design, animation, sound design, motion graphics, graphic design, narrative) into an appropriate portfolio suitable for seeking to enter the media workforce.
Goal 3: Work productively as members of creative media teams.
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Students may choose to pursue certificates in specialized areas such as graphic design, web design, video production, game design, animation, and film crew member training and certification.
Educational Pathways There are several transition tracks available that open the way for graduates of the Creative Media and Digital Graphics associate degree programs to continue their education at New Mexico State University or other educational institutions. At NMSU, they may pursue bachelor’s degrees through the Creative Media Institute. Other possibilities include bachelor’s degree programs in information communications technology, art, and individualized studies.
High school students who are interested in a career in creative media are encouraged to take courses in art, photography, English, and mathematics. Remember to consult the DACC Catalog, available online, for more complete information before choosing a program.
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