Media & Design
Our Media and Design program offers a variety of multimedia, web development, and digital graphic courses designed to introduce students to cutting-edge multimedia tools and techniques. Students get hands-on experience with design in our new-state-of-the-art Mac Lab, iPads, industry-standard software, and video production equipment.
Core Media classes include:
- Introduction to Digital Multimedia
- Writing for Multimedia
- Computer Graphics
- Publication Design
- Typography
- Photo Editing for Digital and Print Publications
- Film/Digital Photography
- Video Production
- Animation/3D Modeling/Compositing for Motion Graphics
- Social Media Marketing
- Contract Law
- History of Graphic Design
Related electives include:
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Preparing Effective Business Plans
- Entrepreneurial Marketing
- Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks
- Introduction to HTML and CSS
Media Majors go into a variety of careers. Some examples are:
At the Certificate Level: |
At the Associates Level: |
At the Bachelors & Beyond Level: |
| Video Editor | Multimedia Technician | Animator |
| Freelance Game Design | Web and Multimedia Designer | Graphic Designer |
| Freelance Web Design | Desktop Publisher | Digital Media Artist |
| Entrepreneur in Media Arts | Social Media Technician | Illustration |
| Publication design |
Videographer |
Multimedia Writing/Editor |
Please see a counselor for major preparation and general education that will best meet your specific goals.
| AA-T / AS-T = Associate of Arts / Science for Transfer | AA / AS = Associate of Arts / Science | COA = Certificate of Achievement |
| Transfer degrees facilitate a clear transfer pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree, requiring both major preparation and a general education pattern that would be the typical first two years of a 4-year degree. | This degree requires students to complete requirements in an academic major and Columbia College’s General Education breadth and activity requirements. | COA in a General Education Pattern (CSU or IGETC) are designed to streamline lower-division general education requirements for transfer to UC, CSU, or other universities. |
