Advertising and Graphic Design
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.
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.
Possible Careers
Web Developer
Web Designers
Interface Designer
Web Content Specialist
Digital Media Specialist
Graphic Designer
Multimedia Specialist
Animation Specialist
Study Options
Information Technology–Digital Media/Advertising and Graphic Design A.A.S. Degree (A25590D)
Current Articulation Agreements
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD): Graphic Design Major
Elizabeth City State University: Graphic Design Major
Queens University of Charlotte: New Media Design Major
Contact
Ronna Stroud, Coordinator/Instructor
(704) 978-5429
rstroud@mitchellcc.edu