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Complete your Multimedia Communications Graphics, Associate in Applied Science (AAS). This program prepares students for entry level employment in a variety of digital media careers including graphic design, digital photography, e-book design and publishing, content development for websites, and design for print publications. Foundation courses provide individuals with hands-on experience using a number of multimedia and graphic software applications. Core courses teach students an understanding of visual communications and provide a strong foundation of multimedia concepts and skills. Capstone courses offer a unique opportunity for students to interact with local businesses, entrepreneurs, and clients while creating a collective portfolio of student work. Some courses in this degree concentration are not offered online. Students are required to have access to Adobe Design Premium software, supply their own digital still and video camera, Adobe Creative Cloud, personal website including domain and webhosting for Portfolio and subdomains for web-based projects, a digital camera for photography and video, and books for this degree option. Visit our web site at: pencol.edu/program/multimedia-communications.
In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning
Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?
No
Program details
18 Months
Length of training
Associate
Award type
90
Credits
N/A
Clock Hours
Additional details
Award name
AAS
Education Prerequisites
No Selection
Prerequisite courses and other requirements
Students entering this program should have good computer knowledge and skills to type and operate a computer. Online students should complete HUMDV 101 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.
Is this program approved to train veterans?
Yes
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
Certification/license test preparation provided
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
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%
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