Digital Media A.A.S
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 17
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/14/2023
Program Description
The Digital Media program equips students with the
skills necessary for the design of computer-generated applications and media. Areas include 3D animation and game design. The digital media program prepares students for employment in such areas as gaming, feature film, web design, video and commercial production, post-production, visual effects, and virtual and augmented reality.
Students begin their training in classes in 2D and 3D fundamentals, imaging, and design. Students then study the aesthetic and design aspects of digital media with focused courses in graphic design, fine arts, and advanced imaging.
Established in 2000
CIP: 11-0801 Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Parkland College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
- Management Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 1200.00 Hours / 63.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $10,773.00 |
| Books | $775.00 |
| Fees | $896.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $278.00 |
| Total Cost | $12,722.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
Start the application process at https://www.parkland.edu/Main/Apply-Now
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Digital Media A.A.S
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 17
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/14/2023
Program Description
The Digital Media program equips students with the
skills necessary for the design of computer-generated applications and media. Areas include 3D animation and game design. The digital media program prepares students for employment in such areas as gaming, feature film, web design, video and commercial production, post-production, visual effects, and virtual and augmented reality.
Students begin their training in classes in 2D and 3D fundamentals, imaging, and design. Students then study the aesthetic and design aspects of digital media with focused courses in graphic design, fine arts, and advanced imaging.
Established in 2000
CIP: 11-0801 Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
Provider Information
Parkland College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
- Management Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 1200.00 Hours / 63.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $10,773.00 |
| Books | $775.00 |
| Fees | $896.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $278.00 |
| Total Cost | $12,722.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
Start the application process at https://www.parkland.edu/Main/Apply-Now
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction