Digital Media Technology Digital Video - Associate of Applied Science
Students must complete all College degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60-62 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Courses required from Area I, II, III, IV, V, and VI. 1, 2 | 19-20 | |
Area I: Communications | ||
| Composition I (Technical Requirement) 1 | ||
Area II: Mathematics | ||
Area III: Laboratory Science | ||
Area V: Humanities | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Psychology (Technical Requirement) 1 | ||
| Area V: Humanities | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | ||
| Orientation in Art (Technical Requirement) | ||
| Technical Requirements | ||
| ARTS 1240 | Design I | 3 |
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| or COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | |
| ENGL 2382 | Narrative: Principles of Story Across the Media | 3 |
| FDMA 1110 | Film History | 3 |
| FDMA 1210 | Digital Video Production I | 3 |
| FDMA 1220 | Introduction to Digital Video Editing | 3 |
| FDMA 1260 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| FDMA 1515 | Introduction to Digital Image Editing - Photoshop | 3 |
| FDMA 2210 | Digital Video Production II | 3 |
| FDMA 2285 | Digital Video Production and Editing II | 3 |
| FDMA 2520 | Introduction to Cinematography | 3 |
| FDMA 2994 | Portfolio in Film & Digital Media Arts | 3 |
| OEGR 221 | Cooperative Experience I | 3 |
| or FDMA 2287 | Digital Design Studio | |
| ARTH, ARTS, FDMA, or OEGR Elective | 2-3 | |
| Total Hours | 60-62 | |
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Course is a Technical Requirement and must be completed regardless of transfer credits awarded.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
A Suggested Plan of Study
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and/or course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| FDMA 1260 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I (Area I: Communications) | 4 |
| MATH 1220G or MATH 1130G |
College Algebra (Area II: Mathematics) or Survey of Mathematics |
3 |
| Area V: Humanities - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Film as Literature | ||
| World History I | ||
| Western Civilization I | ||
| Program Concentration Course 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARTS 1240 | Design I | 3 |
| Area III: - Choose one from the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to Astronomy (Lec+Laboratory) | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-based Physics I Laboratory |
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| PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Psychology (Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences) | 3 |
| ARTH 1115G | Orientation in Art (Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts) | 3 |
| Program Concentration Course 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| COMM 1115G or COMM 1130G |
Introduction to Communication (Area VII: Flexible 3 (General Education Elective)) or Public Speaking |
3 |
| Program Concentration Courses 2 | 9 | |
| Elective Course 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 2382 | Narrative: Principles of Story Across the Media | 3 |
| OEGR 221 or FDMA 2287 |
Cooperative Experience I or Digital Design Studio |
1-3 |
| Program Concentration Course 2 | 9 | |
| Hours | 13-15 | |
| Total Hours | 60-62 | |
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MATH 1220G College Algebra or MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1220G College Algebra or MATH 1130G Survey of MathematicsMATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics first.
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Program Concentration Coursework:
- FDMA 1515 Introduction to Digital Image Editing - Photoshop
- FDMA 1110 Film History
- FDMA 1210 Digital Video Production I
- FDMA 1220 Introduction to Digital Video Editing
- FDMA 2520 Introduction to Cinematography
- FDMA 2210 Digital Video Production II
- FDMA 2285 Digital Video Production and Editing II
- FDMA 2994 Portfolio in Film & Digital Media Arts
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For electives, select from ART, CMT, CMI or OEGR courses.
Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, and/or certificate coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 60 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.