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Westwood College, the highest ranking school below, will train students through its multimedia programs to become multimedia designers, audio engineers, graphic designers, video engineers, etc. and set them up well for future employment. At present, there are 28,800 people employed as multimedia artists and animators alone in the US, and their average annual salary is $62,810. Graphic designers make on average $47,820 per year and there are about 200,870 of them employed today according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Associate Degree - Graphic Design and Multimedia

The Graphic Design and Multimedia Associate’s program prepares students for entry-level jobs in the graphic design and multimedia industry. Students learn to create effective designs that communicate visually in both print and multimedia environments. The combination of technical and general education courses in the program helps students develop skills in critical thinking, communication, and problem solving.

Prereq Degree

Highs school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Credit Transfer Restrictions

Westwood College has established articulation agreements with select high schools and colleges enabling students to achieve advanced standing at Westwood.* Under these agreements, students are able to apply previous college level credits earned in the past towards their degree fulfillment at Westwood.

Courses

Fundamentals of Design »

History of Graphic Design »

Fundamentals of Image Editing »

Fundamentals of Digital Illustration »

Digital Layout »

Fundamentals of Web Design »

Audio-Video »

Fundamentals of Interactive Design »

Print Production »

Portfolio Review and Business Practices »

Communication Skills »

College Writing I »

College Writing II »

Ethical and Critical Thinking »

Humanities »

College Mathematics »

American Government »

Introduction to Psychology »

Introduction to Physical Science »

Human Relations »

Computer Applications »

Success Strategies »

Career Management »


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Multimedia Tech Associates - Digital Design and Animation

Graduates of this program know basic theories of visual design, object modeling, project management, and portfolio development. They understand business and can apply this understanding to multimedia projects. Graduates can develop and guide visual designs and digital projects from concept to product using techniques from both traditional art and multimedia design, and industrystandard software tools and applications. They have skills in critical thinking, communication, and project management, and can apply these skills to serve their businesses. They can apply, analyze, and evaluate theories and techniques of digital design and animation. Graduates value critical thinking, communication, diverse perspectives, technology and information literacy, lifelong learning, collaborative project development, and honesty and integrity in applying their multimedia design and animation skills to supporting users and businesses.

Concentration

Digital Design and Animation

Prereq Degree

High school diploma or equivalent. (GED)

Credit Transfer Restrictions

Rasmussen College welcomes transfer students who want to complete an in-demand degree and start a successful new career. If you’ve already earned college credit from an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university after graduating from high school, we invite you to speak with a transfer specialist about our seamless transfer policy.‡ With a thorough, yet efficient, transcript evaluation, our transfer specialists will help make your transition smooth as possible so you can save time and money as you start your path to completing your degree.

Courses

Drawing Design and Art Theory »

Introduction to 3D Arts and Animation »

3-Dimensional Animation »

Introduction to Business »

E-Commerce »

Project Planning and Documentation »

Professional Communication »

Success Strategies »

Career Development »

Introduction to Computer Graphics »

Introduction to Multimedia Design »

Typography »

Digital Publishing »

Color Theory and Techniques »

Digital Media Production »

Fundamentals of Web Authoring and Design »

Digital Media Assembly »

Multimedia Technologies »

Multimedia Portfolio Development »

Multimedia Tech Associates - Web Design

Web Design students will leave Rasmussen College with the knowledge they will need to be a web designer, work in Internet advertising, or to work as a content manager for multiple industries. Students who choose the Web Design emphasis will take courses in Networking and Internet Technologies, Server Side Scripting, and Dynamic Content Management.

Concentration

Web Design

Prereq Degree

High school diploma or equivalent. (GED)

Credit Transfer Restrictions

Courses

Dynamic Content Management »

Server Side Scripting »

Networking and Internet Technologies »

Introduction to Business »

E-Commerce »

Project Planning and Documentation »

Professional Communication »

Success Strategies »

Career Development »

Introduction to Computer Graphics »

Introduction to Multimedia Design »

Typography »

Digital Publishing »

Color Theory and Techniques »

Digital Media Production »

Fundamentals of Web Authoring and Design »

Digital Media Assembly »

Multimedia Technologies »

Multimedia Portfolio Development »

Multimedia Technologies Associates Degree

Rasmussen College is pleased to offer career training in Multimedia Technologies. In today's environment of online buying and digital media, more professionals than ever are needed to fill multimedia positions. Take your place in this high-tech and in-demand career area. In your new career, you'll create program elements such as: virtual environments, animation, digital designs, video game components, websites, flash animation, and other audio and video projects. When you complete Rasmussen College's Multimedia program, you'll be armed with the knowledge & skills necessary to land your new career, but you'll also have a portfolio of projects you completed along the way. This portfolio will be yours to showcase during the interview process.

Prereq Degree

High school diploma or equivalent. (GED)

Credit Transfer Restrictions

Courses

Introduction to Business »

E-Commerce »

Project Planning and Documentation »

Professional Communication »

Success Strategies »

Career Development »

Introduction to Computer Graphics »

Introduction to Multimedia Design »

Typography »

Digital Publishing »

Color Theory and Techniques »

Digital Media Production »

Fundamentals of Web Authoring and Design »

Digital Media Assembly »

Multimedia Technologies »

Multimedia Portfolio Development »


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Bachelor's in Multimedia Design & Development

Through 20161, employment of graphic designers is expected to grow. And individuals with a bachelor's degree and knowledge of multimedia design software, web site design, and graphics animation experience will have the best opportunities. With a bachelor's degree in Multimedia Design and Development (MDD) from DeVry University, you'll learn how to design, illustrate, manage, and produce visual communications by mastering key software applications, fundamental design principles, web content management, and graphics animation. In this multimedia design and development bachelor's degree program, you can specialize in one of four areas of study (see "Specializations" below) and complete coursework required for the entire Web Graphic Design associate degree program. You'll gain the skills needed to create Internet content, web pages, marketing collateral, advertising, instructional material, and multimedia projects. Upon graduation, you'll have created a wide array of digital media to build a full professional portfolio.

Prereq GPA

Applicants are accepted if they meet at least one of the follow- ing criteria: • Have earned a qualifying associate degree or higher from a DeVry-approved post-secondary institution. • Have completed an appropriate amount of qualifying college- level

Prereq Degree

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Credit Transfer Restrictions

An applicant seeking to transfer credit from another institution must request a credit evaluation prior to beginning the frst class at DeVry and must provide an offcial transcript from the institution where the credit was earned. DeVry may require a catalog or additional material or, if credits were earned at a foreign institution, a credit evaluation by an approved external evaluation service. A maximum of 80 DeVry credit hours may be awarded for lower-division or community college courses. In Oregon, a maximum of 50 percent of a bac- calaureate program’s credit hours may be transferred from insti- tutions not offering baccalaureate degrees. Transfer credit maxi- mums are also subject to DeVry’s residence requirement for the chosen program. (See Graduation Requirements.) Students attend- ing DeVry who seek to earn credit at another institution for transfer to DeVry must have approval to do so in advance from a DeVry academic administrator.

Courses

Multimedia Standards »

Business of Graphics »

Emerging Multimedia Technologies »

Interactive Web Page Scripting with Lab »

Programming Multimedia for the Web with Lab »

Game Development with Lab »

Dynamic Website Development and Database Integration with Lab »

Multiplayer Online Game Development with Lab »

Web Video Fundamentals with Lab »

Advanced Imaging with Lab »

Advanced Illustration with Lab »

Visual Design Fundamentals »

Advanced Design and Rapid Visualization »

Digital Imaging Fundamentals »

Information Design »

Web Design »

Web Animation »

Advanced Web Design »

Instructional Design for Multimedia »

Project »

Introduction to Database with Lab »

Marketing »

Internet Marketing »

Project Management »

Advertising and Public Relations »


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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Multimedia and Visual Communication

The BS in IT - Multimedia and Visual Communication program at University of Phoenix is designed to provide a broad education in core technologies along with specific program coursework in multimedia development and design. Concentration courses focus on image editing, electronic publishing, Web programming, interactive media, and methods in instructional design. Students are also provided the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in areas such as computer networking, telecommunications, technical writing, programming, and information systems. For program disclosure information, click here. While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Concentration

Multimedia and Visual Communication

Prereq Degree

High school diploma or GED.

Credit Transfer Restrictions

You may be able to convert previous college credits or corporate training into college credit at University of Phoenix. We evaluate courses taken at regionally- or nationally-accredited colleges and universities.

Courses

Programming Concepts »

Web Design and Development I »

Web Programming II »

XML »

Skills for Professional Development »

Business Systems »

Computers and Information Processing »

Fundamentals of Business Systems Development »

Project Planning & Implementation »

Database Concepts »

Network and Telecommunications Concepts »