Multimedia Art and Technology
Division: Business, Workforce and Athletics
Office: 13-105
Phone: (650) 306-3201
Email: Canada.Business@smccd.net
Counseling:
Schedule an appointment to meet with a counselor at the Counseling
Center, Building 9, 1st Floor, 650-306-3452. Appointments are
available during day and evening hours.
Multimedia
Art and Technology Department site
Contact: Jeannie Mecorney, 306-3330
email: mecorney@smccd.edu
Certificate of Achievement - Graphic Design
Certificate of Achievement - Web Design
Certificate of Achievement - Multimedia Art and Technology
Certificate of Achievement - 3D Animation and Videogame Art
Associate in Arts Degree - Multimedia Art and Technology
Associate in Arts Degree - 3D Animation and Videogame Art
Transfer Program
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - GRAPHIC DESIGN
This certificate prepares students for the career of graphic design. Graphic designers are typically responsible for graphic design production and pre press production. Graphic Designers create corporate branding and identification, logos, business cards, letterhead, newsletters, brochures, flyers, postcards and are responsible for the creation of publication marketing collateral. The Multimedia program provides the latest software and hardware to students in the graphic design certificate program. Faculty members have extensive industry experience and their expertise is critical to the success of students in this exciting and creative field.
Career opportunities include entry level Graphic Design: Pre Press, Graphic Design Assistant, Graphic Design Production Assistant, and Freelance Graphic Designers. Graphic designers can work in both large and small firms. Large companies will have their own in-house departments and hire designers directly. Other firms need the talents of a designer seasonally or for special projects and look for small design firms or freelance designers. Pre press production is a vital part of the printing industry as printing firms rely on graphic designers to correctly set up creative work for the press.
| Complete Core Courses, 16.5 units | Units |
|---|---|
| Course Descriptions: MART | |
| MART 314 Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
| MART 372 Digital Illustration | 3 |
| MART 376 Digital Imaging I | 3 |
| MART 377 Digital Imaging II | 3 |
| MART 378 Digital Page Layout | 3 |
| MART 390 Portfolio Creation | 1.5 |
| Certificate Unit Requirements Total | 16.5+ |
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - WEB DESIGN
This certificate prepares students for the career of web design. Web designers are typically responsible for the design, interface, navigation, and update of websites. Web designers use a number of graphic and web creation computer software to create these websites. The Multimedia program provides the latest software and hardware to students in the web design certificate program. Faculty members have extensive industry experience and their expertise is critical to the success of students in this exciting and creative field.
Career opportunities include both freelance and in-house Web Design Assistant, Web Production Assistant, and Motion Graphics Designers. Entry level positions may be found in both large and small companies as the design of a website demands constant updating. Many career opportunities exist for freelance web design work.
| Complete Core Courses, 16.5 units | Units |
|---|---|
| Course Descriptions: MART | |
| MART 314 Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
| MART 368 Web Design I | 3 |
| MART 369 Web Design II | 3 |
| MART 376 Digital Imaging I | 3 |
| MART 379 Digital Animation I: Flash® | 3 |
| MART 390 Portfolio Creation | 1.5 |
| Certificate Unit Requirements Total | 16.5+ |
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - MULTIMEDIA ART AND TECHNOLOGY
The Multimedia Art and Technology department provides courses taught by faculty with extensive academic, professional, and industry experience. Students are guided through the department’s project based courses to develop the knowledge and skills needed to incorporate the principles of visual communication in their work. Each course provides students with projects and evaluating critiques that challenge their creative problem solving skills. A culminating course (MART 390) provides the opportunity for students to construct their electronic or print portfolio utilizing these projects.
The Multimedia Program prepares students for entry level positions as graphic designers, production art designers, web designers, and production assistants in animation, video, and multimedia product development such as game development, interactive CD presentations, and digital video.
| Complete Core Courses, 18 units | Units |
|---|---|
| Course Descriptions: ART | CBOT | MART | |
| MART 314 Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
| MART 368 Web Design I | 3 |
| MART 372 Digital Illustration | 3 |
| MART 376 Digital Imaging I | 3 |
| MART 379 Digital Animation I: Flash | 3 |
| MART 389 Multimedia Careers | 1.5 |
| MART 390 Portfolio Creation | 1.5 |
| Selective courses: choose a minimum of 6 units from the following: Complete 3 units from the following courses: |
|
| ART 214 Color |
3 |
| ART 303 Color Design | 3 |
| Complete 3 units from the following courses: | |
| MART 325 Digital Painting | 3 |
| MART 361 Digital Video | 3 |
| MART 362 Digital Photography | 3 |
| MART 369 Web Design II | 3 |
| MART 373 Digital Audio I | 1 |
| MART 377 Digital Imaging II | 3 |
| MART 378 Digital Page Layout | 3 |
| Certificate Unit Requirements Total | 24+ |
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - 3D ANIMATION AND VIDEOGAME ART
| Course Descriptions: ART | MART | |
| MART 418 History of Animation | 1.5 |
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS - MULTIMEDIA ART AND TECHNOLOGY
Core & Selective Requirements
Complete Core and Selective Courses, 24 units, listed under the Certificate of Achievement–Multimedia Art and Technology
Associate Degree Unit Requirements Total 24*
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS - 3D ANIMATION AND VIDEOGAME ARTS
Core & Selective Requirements
Complete Core and Selective Courses, 37.5 units, listed under the Certificate of Achievement–Multimedia
Associate Degree Unit Requirements Total 37.5*
