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Digital Media Technology (TV) - DMT3 Degree
The Digital Media Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree program is designed to provide training in the emerging field of digital media production and editing. Individuals enrolled in the program will work with state of the art digital video production studio equipment and digital editing software programs to develop skills in digital video production, post production editing, and animation graphics.
Requirements:
- Submit a completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or High School Equivalency transcript
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable
- Present acceptable SAT or ACT scores taken within the last 60 months, or acceptable ACCUPLACER, COMPASS, or ASSET scores taken within the last 60 months. Documentation on a college transcript of successful completion of appropriate courses from a regionally accredited college or university may be accepted in lieu of test scores.
General Core Courses | 15 |
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Area I - Language Arts/Communication (3 Hours) | 3 |
ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 3 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): Degree Level Reading and Writing Scores Co-requisite(s): None Explores the analysis of literature and articles about issues in the humanities and in society. Students practice various modes of writing, ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. The course includes a review of standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to library resources lays the foundation for research. Topics include writing analysis and practice, revision, and research. Students write a research paper using library resources and using a formatting and documentation style appropriate to the purpose and audience. |
3 |
Area II - Social/Behavior Science – Complete 3 Hours | 3 |
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics - Choose One of the Following (3 hours) | 3 |
MATH 1100Quantitative Skills and Reasoning
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 3 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): Degree Level Math Scores Co-requisite(s): None Emphasizes algebra, statistics, and mathematics of finance. Topics include fundamental operations of algebra, sets and logic, probability and statistics, geometry, mathematics of voting and districting, and mathematics of finance. |
3 |
MATH 1101Mathematic Modeling
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 3 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): Degree Level Math Scores Co-requisite(s): None Emphasizes functions using real-world applications as models. Topics include fundamental concepts of algebra; functions and graphs; linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions and models; systems of equations; and optional topics in algebra. |
3 |
MATH 1111College Algebra
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 3 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): Degree Level Math Scores Co-requisite(s): None Emphasizes techniques of problem solving using algebraic concepts. Topics include fundamental concepts of algebra, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, and systems of equations; optional topics include sequences, series, and probability or analytic geometry. |
3 |
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts - Complete 3 Hours | 3 |
General Education Core Elective - Complete 3 Hours | 3 |
Occupational Courses | 45 |
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DMPT 1000Introduction to Design
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2 Lab 2 - 4 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None Introduces students to the fundamentals of design concepts, including design, composition and layout, color theory and typography. |
4 |
DIMT 1100History of Mass Communication
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 3 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None This course will study the processes, elements, uses, and impacts of mass media, including history development, operation, and cultural effects of books, newspapers, magazines, motion pictures, radio, television, sound recordings, and computer media. |
3 |
DIMT 1120Pre-Production
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 3.5 Lab 2 - 1 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s):None Co-requisite(s): None An introduction of TV and digital video pre-production planning and the mastering of the essential skill sets necessary before production begins. |
4 |
DIMT 1130Introduction to Videography
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 1.5 Lab 2 - 3 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None Introduction to electronic field and remote productions, including single and multiple camera operations. Basic field camera operations, tape to tape editing, editing techniques, single/multiple camera continuity, and scripting are all addressed. |
3 |
DIMT 2100Videography
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2.5 Lab 2 - 3 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): DIMT 1120 or 1130 Introduction to electronic field and remote productions, including single camera operations. Field production and writing in various formats for broadcast. |
4 |
DIMT 2160Broadcast News
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2 Lab 2 - 4 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): DMPT 2525 Co-requisite(s): DIMT 1130 This course covers electronic news gathering field production, special lighting situations, and challenges for single and multicamera video documentation. |
4 |
TVPT 2525Writing for Broadcast
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2 Lab 2 - 2 Lab 3 - 3 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None Students will be introduced to writing formats for news, promotion, press releases, commercial television and radio productions and dramatic screenplays. Emphasis will be placed on correct writing styles and conceptualization for each application. Students will adapt an existing work to create an original script for the screen. |
4 |
DIMT 2800Digital Media Exit Review
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 3 Lab 2 - 2 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): DIMT 2100 Co-requisite(s): None Introduction to the media job search and resume building for the media profession. |
4 |
COMP 2000Intro. to Technology and Computer Application
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture-3 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-Requisites: Program Admission Co-Requisite: None This course provides an introduction to computer applications for the development of analytical and problem-solving workplace skills. The course introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Topics include file management, word processing software, database software, spreadsheet software, and presentation software skill development. The course also introduces terminology related to computer hardware, computer networks, and social and ethical concepts. |
3 |
CIST 1530Web Graphics I
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2 Lab 2 - 2 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission Co-requisite(s): None Students will explore how to use industry standard or open source graphics software programs to create Web ready images and Web pages. Topics include advanced image correction techniques and adjustments, typography and interpolation as well as conditional scripting statements and arrays. The course includes a final project that allows students to develop a Web page/site using the chosen software. |
3 |
Occupational Elective - Choose Two of the Following (6 Hours) | 6 |
DIMT 2150Lighting
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 1.5 Lab 2 - 3 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None This course focuses on lighting for interior spaces and studio applications with emphasis on special lighting conditions such as reduced, low level key lighting and studio chroma keys utilizing Green and/or Blue Screen technology. |
3 |
DIMT 2170Introduction to Directing
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 1.5 Lab 2 - 3 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): DIMT 1120 or 1130 Introduction to directing in single camera field production and multiple camera studio and field settings. Students will direct simulated live television production and film style single camera productions. |
3 |
DMPT 2600Basic Video Editing
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2 Lab 2 - 4 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None An introduction to basic audio and video editing techniques used in digital video production with non-linear software. Students will be introduced to the primary feature set and interface of video editing software and will learn to perform basic editing functions that include setup, adjusting and customizing preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, various editing and trimming techniques and tools, audio editing and audio creation, finishing and output. |
4 |
Exit Option - Choose One of the Following (3 Hours) | 3 |
CIST 2531Web Graphics II
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2 Lab 2 - 2 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): CIST 1530 Co-requisite(s): None Students will further explore how to use and industry standard or open source graphics software program to create Web ready images and Web pages. Topics include advanced image correction techniques and adjustments, typography and interpolation as well as conditional scripting statements and arrays. |
3 |
DMPT 2900Practicum/Internship I
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 0 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 9 Pre-requisite(s): DMPT 1000, DMPT 1005, DMPT 1010 Co-requisite(s): None Provides an approved industry-like setting where the student develops and sharpens skills. Emphasis is placed on production standards achievement and quality control. |
3 |
Faculty
Digital Information Media Technology Instructor
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Business Education
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Computer Information Science
- Computer Programming - CP23
- Computer Programming - CP24
- Computer Support Specialist - CS14
- Computer Support Specialist - CS23
- Gaming Development - CSD3
- Gaming Development - CSD4
- Digital Media Technology (TV) - DMT2
- Digital Media Technology (TV) - DMT3
- Game Development Specialist Technician - GDS1
- Help Desk Specialist - HD41
- Cybersecurity - IS12
- Cybersecurity - IS23
- Cybersecurity - IS81
- Dual Enrollment Microsoft Network Administrator - MO11
- Dual Enrollment Help Desk Specialist - MOH1
- Networking Specialist - NS13
- Networking Specialist - NS14
- PC Repair and Network Technician - PR21
- Video Specialist - VS21
- Graphic Design Assistant - GDA1
- Dual Enrollment CompTIA A+ Certified Preparation - MC51
- Game Development - GD11
- Web Site Design - IS64
- Web Site Design - IS53
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Computer Information Science
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