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Program Overview



The Digital Media program prepares students for entry-level jobs in the digital design and multimedia industry. Students learn to synthesize multimedia, hypertext, computer programming, information architecture, and client/server technologies using both Internet and non-network-based media.

Students develop skills in communication, critical thinking, and problem solving as well as interface design, multimedia formats, application programming, data architecture, and client/server technologies. The program develops technical skills through practical applications that employ current and emerging standards and technologies.

Employment Opportunities:

Graduates should qualify for employment as web designers, graphic artists/designers, multimedia specialists, web developers, web content specialists, media specialists, information specialists, digital media specialists, animation specialists, interface designers, and many new jobs yet to be defined in this expanding field.

Online Program Information: Surry offers this program online. Go to Online Learning for more information.

Technical Standards:

Certificate Curriculum

Fall Semester

DME-115 Graphic Design Tools 3
GRD-141 Graphic Design I 4

Spring Semester

ART-264 Digital Photography I 3
DME-215 Advanced Graphic Design Tools 3
GRD-142 Graphic Design II 4

Total credits needed to graduate: 17 Hours

Skills Training Courses

Courses

C# Programming 3110E - E02P

Instructor:
Kim White
Location:
Online
Cost:
$183
Dates Days Times
8/17/23 - 10/13/23 Online
C++ Programming 3110B - B03P

Instructor:
Kim White
Location:
Online
Cost:
$183
Dates Days Times
8/15/23 - 12/31/23 Online
Database Concepts 3110I - I02P

Instructor:
Kim White
Location:
Online
Cost:
$183
Dates Days Times
10/16/23 - 12/18/23 Online
Digital Animation I 3100D - D02P
Class will meet once in YB-145 on Monday, 10/16, 11am-12pm and then resume online.

Instructor:
Jay Smith
Location:
Yadkin Center
Cost:
$183
Dates Days Times
10/16/23 - 12/18/23 M 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Graphic Design Tools 3100B - B02P
Class will meet once in YG-101 on Thursday, 8/17, 10am-11am and then resume online.

Instructor:
Jay Smith
Location:
Yadkin Center
Cost:
$183
Dates Days Times
8/17/23 - 10/13/23 Th 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Intro to Digital Media 3100A - A01P
Class will meet once in YG-113 on Thursday, 8/17, 11am-12pm and then resume online.

Instructor:
Jay Smith
Location:
Yadkin Center
Cost:
$183
Dates Days Times
8/17/23 - 10/13/23 Th 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Intro to Multimedia Applications 3100C - C02P
Class will meet once in YB-145 on Monday, 10/16, 10am-11am and then resume online.

Instructor:
Jay Smith
Location:
Yadkin Center
Cost:
$183
Dates Days Times
10/16/23 - 12/18/23 M 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Java Programming 3110F - F02P

Instructor:
Kim White
Location:
Online
Cost:
$183
Dates Days Times
10/16/23 - 12/18/23 Online
Web, Pgm, & DB Found 3000D - D02P

Instructor:
Joy Johnston
Location:
Online
Cost:
$183
Dates Days Times
8/17/23 - 10/13/23 Online

Learning Outcomes

  • Think practically and creatively to analyze and develop design and media solutions that meet client needs.
  • Demonstrate proficiency using industry standard hardware and software to generate and manipulate images, print and digital advertising, publications, websites, audio, video, motion graphics, and animation.
  • Demonstrate an ability to effectively troubleshoot when projects do not go as planned.

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