Design & Media Production Specialist Certificate Program

DAM1 - 201614

Program Description

The Design and Media Production Specialist certificate of credit prepares students with basic design and media production skills, including those in vector graphics and raster imaging. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge or skills.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted each semester based on course and space availability.

Program Length and Availability

2 Semesters

Campus Availability: Forsyth

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Must be 16 years of age. 

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 16 Hours

DMPT 1000Introduction to Design

4

DMPT 1005Vector Graphics

4

DMPT 1010Raster Imaging

4

DMPT 1055Intro to Media Production

4

Total Credit Hours: 16

Graduation Plan

Semester One

DMPT 1000Introduction to Design

4

DMPT 1005Vector Graphics

4

Total Credit Hours:8

Semester Two

Apply for Graduation

DMPT 1010Raster Imaging

4

DMPT 1055Intro to Media Production

4

Total Credit Hours:8

Total Credit Hours: 16

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.

**Program requires 15 hours; however, our options for the Technology Cluster Courses are limited to DMPT 1000 - Introduction to Design, which is a 4 credit hour course, making the total 16 hours.