Multimedia Communications Graphics

Peninsula College ETPL
The multimedia communications graphics program prepares studentsfor entry level employment in a variety of digital media careers includinggraphic design, digital photography, e-book design and publishing, contentdevelopment for websites, and design for print publications. Foundationcourses provide individuals with hands-on experience using a number ofmultimedia and graphic software applications. Core courses teach studentsan understanding of visual communications and provide a strong foundation of multimedia concepts and skills. Capstone courses offer a uniqueopportunity for students to interact with local businesses, entrepreneurs,and clients while creating a collective portfolio of student work. Successfulcompletion of this program leads to an Associate of Applied Science degreein Multimedia Communications. Some courses in this degree concentrationare not offered online. Students are required to have access to Adobe Design Premium software and supply their own digital camera for this degreeoption. Visit our web site athttp://pencol.edu/proftech/multimedia-communications

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,122.20

Total required fees

$1,261.50

Books and supplies

$200.00

Locations

Peninsula College

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

90

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Students entering this program should have good computer knowledge and skills to type and operate a computer. Online students should complete HUMDV 101 Online Classroom Success or have successfully completed an online course. College-level skills in English and math (eligibility for courses numbered 100 or higher) are required before registering for the English, math, or applied math courses in this program. Students may need to complete prerequisite coursework. The placement test will help determine placement level if not known. Previous coursework may also indicate placement level.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

Completion rate

63%

Employment rate

60%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$20.46

Typical (median) annual earnings

$23,308.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

Other Industries

43%

Retail Trade

19%

Education

19%

Accommodation and Food Services

19%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
30
Completion rate
63%
Average number of students who completed each year
15
Gender
Male
47%
Female
53%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
4%
Asian
4%
Black or African American
4%
Hispanic
4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
76%
Multi-racial
7%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
2%
20 to 29
50%
30 to 39
23%
40 to 49
8%
50 and over
17%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
7%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
48%
Some college experience, but no degree
14%
Certificate or AA
19%
BA or higher
12%