Design and Media Production Technology Diploma (DEM2)  Diploma


Program Description:

Design and Media Production Technology prepares students for employment in a variety of media production industries. This program of study emphasizes hands on production in the following specializations: Graphic Design and Prepress, and Photography.

Entrance date: Each semester

Program admission requirements:

Minimum Test Scores

ACCUPLACER NEXT GENERATION– Reading 224 ACCUPLACER- Sentence Skills 60
Writing 236 Reading Comprehension 55
Arithmetic 229 Arithmetic 34

High School diploma or equivalent required for admission.

Credits required for graduation: 46

Advising Plan: Design and Media Production Technology Diploma - Graphic Design

Advising Plan: Design and Media Production Technology Diploma - Photography

Beginning Spring 2022 (January 2022), ALL FIRST TIME college students will be required to take the College Success (COLL 1020) course.

Basic Skills Courses 8 credits
ENGL 1010

Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.

3
Select one of Math courses for minimum of 3 credits
MATH 1011

Emphasizes mathematical concepts found in business situations. Topics include basic mathematical skills, mathematical skills in business-related problem solving, mathematical information for documents, graphs, and mathematical problems.

3
MATH 1012

Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics.

3
Select one of Social/Behav. Sci. courses for a min. of 2 cr.:
EMPL 1000

Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today's rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.

2
PSYC 1010

Presents basic concepts within the field of psychology and their application to everyday human behavior, thinking, and emotion. Emphasis is placed on students understanding basic psychological principles and their application within the context of family, work and social interactions. Topics include an overview of psychology as a science, the nervous and sensory systems, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, intelligence, lifespan development, personality, psychological disorders and their treatment, stress and health, and social relations.

3
Occupational Courses 19 credits
DMPT 1000

Introduces students to the fundamentals of design concepts, including design, composition and layout, color theory and typography.

4
DMPT 1005
Prerequisite: DMPT 1000

This course is an introduction to the creation of vector imagery. Students will learn to draw illustrations, transform objects, work with layers, patterns, brushes, and filters, use effects and create graphics for the various applications. The focus will be on learning the essential tools, basic operation and commands used in the creation of vector graphics used in different media fields.

4
DMPT 1010
Prerequisite: DMPT 1000

In the Raster Imaging course, the student becomes acquainted with the concepts and software related raster image manipulation. The student is introduced to the workspace and tools used in an image editing software and will learn basic image editing techniques.

4
DMPT 2930

Emphasis is placed on student's production of portfolio-quality pieces. Focuses on the preparation for entry into the job market.

4
Select one of the following two courses for a min. 3 cr.:
COMP 1000

Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology, the Windows environment, Internet and email, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software.

3
DMPT 1055

Covers the basics of computer terminology, operating systems, and input and output devices, file formatting, file management, and overview of software.

4
Completion of one of two specializations is required.
Graphic Design and Prepress Specialization-8G12 20 credits
DMPT 2100
Prerequisites: DMPT 1005, DMPT 1010

This course focuses on the design challenges associated with the development of symbol systems, logos, environmental graphics and information graphics. Students will use their knowledge of vector and raster applications for further study into the use of typographic treatment and graphic images.

4
DMPT 2105
Prerequisites: DMPT 1005, DMPT 1010 Corequisite: DMPT 2100

This course is an introduction to graphic design production using page layout software. Students will be introduced to the essential terminology, tools, and stages of workflow in the graphic design process.

4
DMPT 2120
Prerequisites: DMPT 1005, DMPT 1010, DMPT 2105

This course is an in-depth introduction to the graphic prepress production process. The student will identify available commercial printing options and the advantages or limitations of each process.

4
Photography Specialization-8PH2 20 credits
DMPT 1020

Introduces students to an overview of photography. Students will be introduced to parts of a camera, photography processes and lighting setup, and will complete various projects using a camera.

4
DMPT 1025

Students will produce photographs using a variety of commercial lighting techniques and common studio setups, and compositing practices. Students will be required to produce a portfolio of their photography in a variety of formats.

4
DMPT 2135

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the principles and theories of photojournalism. It concentrates on the principles of personal and social documentary photography. It is also designed to increase understanding of photography as a communication tool and to train the student to translate ideas and information into photographic form.

4
Faculty
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Program Chair

Design and Media Production Technology Program Chair/Instructor
CEIT Building, Room 128

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