Media Arts AAS Degree

Purpose

The Media Arts program at Central Community College is dedicated to providing a creative environment, and the professional experience necessary for students planning careers in the media arts, incorporating aspects of graphic design, photography, video production and audio production.The program is unique as it merges these fields into one course of study. While concentrating on a specialization, students are exposed to a range of opportunities that allow them to see how other media specialties are integrated into their field of study. The goal is to produce graduates who can utilize different forms of media to meet the needs of a client through commercial photography, video production, graphic design, and audio production.

Note: This degree is available at Hastings campus only

Required Courses

• MART 1010 - Mass Media 3 credit(s)
• MART 1220 - Media Writing 3 credit(s)
• MART 1230 - Multimedia Design 3 credit(s)
• MART 1250 - Web Layout & Design 3 credit(s)
• MART 2020 - Social Media Communication 3 credit(s)
• MART 1300 - Visual Design 3 credit(s)
• MART 1320 - Photography 3 credit(s)
• Student Electives Courses 3 credit(s)

Select from one of the following specializations:

Note: Only one Media Arts AAS degree may be earned by any student

• Graphic Design Specialization
    24 credit(s)
  Suggested Sequence of Courses    
• Multimedia Specialization
     24 credit(s)
  Suggested Sequence of Courses   

General Education Core Requirements

All graduates with an AA, AS, AAS or ADN will complete a minimum of 15 credits of General Education from the following (AA and AS students will have additional requirements):

• GEN ED Group A: Communications 3 credit(s)
• GEN ED Group B: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 3 credit(s)
• GEN ED Group C: Life and Career Skills, D: Information & Technology Literacy or E: Global Awareness 3 credit(s)
• GEN ED Group A, B, C, D or E 6 credit(s)

Total Credits for AAS Degree: 63