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1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Phone (360) 452-9277
Program Description
The multimedia communications graphics program prepares students for entry level employment in a variety of multimedia careers including graphic design, digital photography, content development for websites, and design for print publications. Foundation courses provide individuals with hands-on experience using a number of multimedia and graphic software applications. Core courses teach students an understanding of visual communications and provide a strong foundation of multimedia concepts and skills. Capstone courses offer a unique opportunity for students to interact with local businesses, entrepreneurs, and clients while creating a collective portfolio of student work. Successful completion of this program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Transfer degree in Multimedia Communications. Some courses in this degree concentration are not offered online. Students are required to have access to Adobe Design Premium software and supply their own digital camera for this degree option.
AAST Multimedia Communications Graphics (Printable PDF checklist)
Special Features
- The multimedia communications program encourages students to explore how multimedia technologies impact art, business, and education.
- The program provides up to date curriculum that adapts to the rapidly changing field of multimedia.
- The program encourages collaboration and interpersonal skills vital for success in a professional and competitive environment.
- This program contains courses which are articulated through the Tech Prep program with one or more area high schools.
- The Peninsula College Multimedia program is significantly more cost effective than most private and public schools.
- Both face-to-face and online courses offered for most courses.
- Students should have a digital camera and access to the Adobe CS3 or CS4 Design Premium software Package.
A typical student schedule is listed below and a total of 90 credits is required for degree completion.
This schedule reflects program changes for Fall 2009.
Fall Year 1
Media 110 Intro to Multimedia- Graphics
Media 111 Intro to Multimedia- Web
Cat 116 Windows File Management
Art 100 Intro to Art
Winter Year 1
English 101 English Composition
Media 175 Principles of Digital Photography
Media 190 Web Authoring
Spring Year 1
Media 201 Digital Image Editing
Media 112 E-Communications or Media 203 Advanced Digital Photography
Social Science Course 100 level or above
Fall Year 2
Media 170 Intro to Graphic Design
Media 204 Digital Illustration
CMST& 102 Introduction to Mass Media
Winter Year 2
Math 110 Survey of Mathematics
Media 180 Web Animation
Media 202 Advanced Digital Image Editing
Spring Year 2
Media 210 Multimedia Web Production
Media 212 Graphic Design Portfolio
Elective(s) See Graphic Choices listed below
FA 100 Industrial First Aid
Graphics Option Electives
Media 203- Advanced Digital Photography
Media 181-183 – (Tidepools)
Art Advisor Approved
CMST Advisor Approved
BUS Advisor Approved
IT Advisor Approved
*Advisor approved substitutions available up on request
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