Digital Media Production

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Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education Courses

Fall Semester Year 1*

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
DIGM 111 - Media Literacy and Visual Communication 3 Credit(s).
DIGM 112 - Digital Media Fundamentals 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Mathematics (MATH 135 recommended) 3 Credit(s).

Spring Semester Year 1

ARTD 114 - Digital Photography I 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 101 - Technology and Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
DIGM 151 - Digital Media Production I 3 Credit(s).
MCOM 231 - Film and Television Writing 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences (must be a Diversity course) 3 Credit(s).
or
Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Science (PHYS 105 recommended) 3 Credit(s).

Fall Semester Year 2

ARTD 109 - Introduction to Interactive Media 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 116 - Digital Imaging I 3 Credit(s).
DIGM 152 - Digital Media Production II 3 Credit(s).
MUSC 140 - Introduction to Audio Technology 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences (must be a Diversity course) 3 Credit(s).
or
Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Science (PHYS 105 recommended) 3 Credit(s).

Spring Semester 2

DIGM 153 - Post-production and Media Management 3 Credit(s).
DIGM 201 - Capstone in Digital Media Production 3 Credit(s).
Program Electives (DIGM 273 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Program Electives 3 Credit(s).
Program Electives 3 Credit(s).

General Education Requirements and Electives - 18 Credits

General Education Requirements:

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 101 - Technology and Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).

General Education Electives:

Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education Courses . One course must be a Diversity course.

Biological and Physical Sciences (PHYS 105 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Mathematics (MATH 135 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Social and Behavioral Sciences (must be a Diversity course) 3 Credit(s).

Program Requirements and Electives - 42 Credits

Program Requirements:

ARTD 109 - Introduction to Interactive Media 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 114 - Digital Photography I 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 116 - Digital Imaging I 3 Credit(s).
DIGM 111 - Media Literacy and Visual Communication 3 Credit(s).
DIGM 112 - Digital Media Fundamentals 3 Credit(s).
DIGM 151 - Digital Media Production I 3 Credit(s).
DIGM 152 - Digital Media Production II 3 Credit(s).
DIGM 153 - Post-production and Media Management 3 Credit(s).
DIGM 201 - Capstone in Digital Media Production 3 Credit(s).
MCOM 231 - Film and Television Writing 3 Credit(s).
MUSC 140 - Introduction to Audio Technology 3 Credit(s).

Program Electives:

Choose 3 classes from the following list.

ARTD 150 - Animation 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 254 - Photojournalism 3 Credit(s).
DIGM 273 - Internship in Digital Media Production 3 Credit(s). (recommended)
MCOM 135 - Acting for Television and Motion Pictures 3 Credit(s).
MCOM 150 - Movies: History and Art 3 Credit(s).
MCOM 151 - Introduction to Journalism 3 Credit(s).
MUSC 141 - Audio Recording Techniques I 3 Credit(s).

Total Credits Required for Degree: 60*

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed college coursework at other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 in the first semester at CCBC. This is a 1-credit class, and it does not count towards the number of credits required for a degree or certificate. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) for this requirement to be waived.

Program Description

Digital Media Production trains students in all aspects of pre-production, production and post-production. Students learn how to analyze and understand the media around them, create media in many different formats, and how to manage the business and technology requirements of working in the media industry. Compelling storytelling for fiction and non-fiction genres using all types of media is the basis of the program. Using and adapting to changing technology, using critical thinking skills, gives students the opportunity to give a voice to their community and their stories.

This program is designed for students interested in continuing their studies in digital media production to acquire the necessary skills for a job, or articulate into a four-year media program. It also prepares students who are currently working in the industry for job advancement by allowing students to update, or expand their digital media expertise. As more and more industries ask employees to be lifelong learners and digital natives, this program supports employees in more traditional print based media to transition into the digital media environment. Students will gain hands-on experience through internships and project-based learning. Throughout courses in the program students will have visiting practitioners from local media companies in Baltimore and DC introducing them to the industry and potential internship connections. Theme based projects will allow students to choose the project that best interests them. These projects will create greater retention and provide students portfolio pieces representative of their interest.

Program Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Applied Science in Digital Media Production will be able to:

Apply basic digital media production skills
Employ problem-solving skills to provide solutions for media productions
Practice project management and fiscal responsibility for media productions
Facilitate the use of technology for media production collaboration and management
Create media content for a diverse range of clients or industries using many different modalities