Get the Skills to Become a Digital Media Professional
21 to 23-Month* Digital Media Specialist Certificate Program in White Plains, NY
Digital Media professionals play an important role in today’s modern world. As more and more companies move their businesses online, the need for trained Digital Media professionals will continue to grow.
If you’re a creative, motivated individual with a passion for technology, you can inject innovation into your career with the Digital Media Specialist program.
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Becoming a Qualified Digital Media Professional
The Digital Media Specialist program is designed to provide students with the skills needed for career opportunities in a diverse and evolving industry that includes graphic design, web design, animation, video and visual effects. The program utilizes current digital media technologies which enable students to enhance their personal portfolios to emphasize their strengths, skills, and potential.
You can choose to complete this program in as little as 21 months* with our day class option, or attend classes in the evenings and finish in 23 months*.
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Digital Media Courses
| Course No. | Course Title | Semester Credits |
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| DMD101 | Visual Storytelling » | 3 |
| This course is an introduction to digital media concepts and includes discussions of digital media design and development. The course will review current and emerging trends in digital media technologies, career opportunities, and resources. Students will be exposed to a variety of different media applications used in the industry, while learning the value of telling a story through studying design and storytelling in both principle and practice. Various media will be used to render stories from concept to completion, including photography, illustration, computer graphics, storyboarding, and collage.
Number: DMD101 Credits: 3.00 Type: Digital Media |
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| DMD107 | Digital Design and Graphics » | 3 |
| This course combines concepts and practical skills in the field of digital imaging. Building skills and understanding in the execution of typography, color theory, aesthetics, design thinking, and creative problem solving best practices. Students will explore digital image formats, creation, storage, manipulation, color layout and the elements of design required for web pages, interface design, and printed media. Students will plan, execute and layout professional level projects using a full range of digital technology.
Number: DMD107 Credits: 3.00 Type: Digital Media |
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| DMD175 | Foundations of Interactive Design » | 3 |
| This course is an introduction to the software engineering design process which is to identify the problem, research
the problem, develop possible solutions, select the best possible solution(s), code prototypes and/or models, test and evaluate,
communicate the solutions, and redesign. Students will develop these basic skills through the use of a graphical programming
language, allowing them to build a foundation and understanding of this process before moving on to the syntax and semantics of a
particular high-level programming language in future courses.
Number: DMD175 Credits: 3.00 Type: Digital Media |
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| DMD227 | HTML 5, CSS & JavaScript » | 3 |
| HTML5 is the newest major revision of the HTML web language standard, offering flexibility, ease-of-coding, and powerful new
features. This course covers using HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and JavaScript to produce powerful interactive Web content.
This course will also cover CSS3 (Cascading Style Sheets), which offers more sophisticated properties and elegant solutions for
styling and animating elements. JavaScript is an essential language for some of the features of HTML5, and students will learn the
basic use of JavaScript, JQuery and the new HTML5 JavaScript APIs.
Prerequisite: DMD175 or permission of Chair Number: DMD227 Credits: 3.00 Type: Digital Media |
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| GEN125 | English Composition I » | 3 |
| In this course, students develop their reading comprehension and written communication skills. Different styles of writing are examined as students develop writing proficiency through practice in planning, outlining, drafting, revising and editing. In addition to regular class meeting times, Day Division students are required to participate in a ten-week Writing Lab component which counts as ten percent of the grade for English Composition. For the Day Division,
the Writing Lab is graded as Pass or Fail.
Note: Writing Lab is not required in the Evening division or for fully online programs. Prerequisite: Proficiency Examination and/or ACE108. Number: GEN125 Credits: 3.00 Type: General Education |
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| GEN129 | Essentials of Public Speaking » | 3 |
| Communication skills require good speech habits. Therefore, this course covers organization of thoughts, voice control, diction and presentation of ideas to a variety of audiences. The art of listening is also studied. Emphasis will be placed on a series of oral presentations in order to acquire and reinforce these skills.
Number: GEN129 Credits: 3.00 Type: General Education |
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| GEN127 | English Composition II » | 3 |
| This course builds on skills developed in English Composition I by presenting additional writing styles and helping students further refine their writing skills. Research skills and MLA documentation are also introduced. In addition to regular class meeting times, Day Division students are required to participate in a ten-week Writing Lab component which counts as ten percent of the grade for English Composition. For the Day Division, the Writing Lab is graded as Pass or Fail.
Note: Writing Lab is not required in the Evening division or for fully online programs. Prerequisite: GEN125 or permission to waive Number: GEN127 Credits: 3.00 Type: General Education |
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| GEN193 | Studio Art/Drawing » | 3 |
| This is a studio class covering design in principle and practice. Students will learn-by-doing developing artistic skills needed for success in today’s computer age. Various media will be used to render still life, emulations, and the human figure. The use of perspective, proportion, shading, highlighting, and color will be examined and developed through studio work
Number: GEN193 Credits: 3.00 Type: General Education |
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| GEN195 | Elements of Effective Design » | 3 |
| This course will examine the principles of color theory and design. Students will gain an understanding of color relationships, as well as learn to identify and analyze the principles and elements of design. Emphasis is placed on color relationships, visual impact, as well as the psychological and symbolic uses of color. Students will utilize these theories and principles in the creation of their own unique designs through creative hands-on projects. In addition, students will also develop their comprehension of 3D space, light, materials, and texture. Students will discover the power and effect of color, two-dimensional design, and three-dimensional design on an audience.
Number: GEN195 Credits: 3.00 Type: General Education |
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| BUS112 | Principles of Marketing » | 3 |
| This course surveys the general nature of marketing concepts, process, organization, and buyer behavior. It also examines the basic decision areas of product, distribution, promotion, pricing and society’s interaction with the dynamics of marketing.
Number: BUS112 Credits: 3.00 Type: Accounting |
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| BUS122 | Integrated Business Applications » | 3 |
| In this course, students will examine the concepts and applications of Microsoft Word & PowerPoint. Students will use these technology tools to create business documents, marketing materials, and develop effective business presentations that will prepare them for today’s information based business environment.
Number: BUS122 Credits: 3.00 Type: Business Administration |
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| Electives | ||
| Digital Media Electives (3) | 9 | |
| Open Elective (1) | 3 | |
| General Education Elective (1) | 3 | |
| Total Elective Credits | 15 | |
48 CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
This certificate is currently offered for Day Division students only.
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*Program length when completed in normal time.