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Design and Media Production Technology (DEM2)  Diploma

Design and Media Production Technology prepares students for employment in a variety of media production industries. This program of study emphasizes hands on production in the following specializations: Graphic Design and Prepress, and Photography.

Curriculum Outline (47 hours)
Basic Skills (9 Credits) 9
ENGL 1010

Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.

 3
PSYC 1010

Presents basic concepts within the field of psychology and their application to everyday human behavior thinking and emotion. Emphasis is placed on students understanding basic psychological principles and their application within the context of family work and social interactions. Topics include an overview of psychology as a science the nervous and sensory systems learning and memory motivation and emotion intelligence lifespan development personality psychological disorders and their treatment stress and health and social relations.

 3
Select ONE MATH course (3 Credits) 3
MATH 1011

Emphasizes mathematical concepts found in business situations. Topics include basic mathematical skills mathematical skills in business-related problem solving mathematical information for documents graphs and mathematical problems.

 3
MATH 1012

Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include fractions decimals percents ratios and proportions measurement and conversion formula manipulation technical applications and basic statistics.

 3
Occupational Courses (38 Credits) 38
DMPT 1000

Introduces students to the fundamentals of design concepts, including design, composition and layout, color theory and typography.

 4
DMPT 1005

This course is an introduction to the creation of vector imagery. Students will learn to draw illustrations transform objects work with layers patterns brushes and filters use effects and create graphics for the various applications. The focus will be on learning the essential tools basic operation and commands used in the creation of vector graphics used in different media fields.

 4
DMPT 1010
Prerequisite: DMPT 1000

In the Raster Imaging course the student becomes acquainted with the concepts and software related raster image manipulation. The student is introduced to the workspace and tools used in an image editing software and will learn basic image editing techniques.

 4
DMPT 2930
Prerequisite: DMPT 1010

Emphasis is placed on student*s production of portforlio-quality pieces. Focuses on the preparation for entry into the job market.

 4
Select ONE of the following Technology courses (3 Credits) 3
COMP 1000

Introduces the fundamental concepts terminology and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology the Windows environment Internet and email word processing software spreadsheet software database software and presentation software.

 3
CIST 1101Working with Microsoft Windows 3
DMPT 1055

Covers the basics of computer terminology, operating systems, and input and output devices, file formatting, file management, and overview of software.

 4
Choose course electives from Design and Media Production Technology (16 Credits) 16
DMPT xxxxElective
Choose another DMPT elective OR choose ONE course below (3 Credits) 3
RART 1100
Prerequisite: MUSC 1101

This course will initially provide a survey of the music industry, highlighting those areas where music and business intersect. The focus will be on developing a foundational understanding of the structure and areas of the music industry. By analyzing how the industry underwent extreme change and what opportunities arouse from the changing landscape in the discovery consumption of music, students will be able to better understand emerging trends in the industry and how to apply them.

 3
RART 1200

A moderately technical introduction to the science of acoustics and audio systems technology. Covers the nature, measurement and behavior of sound; audio terminology, signal flow, and equipment performance specifics; digital audio, microphone types and usage; and an overview of recording theory.

 3
MKTG 1130

This course introduces the study of contracts and other legal issues and obligations for businesses. Topics include: creation and evolution of laws court decision processes legal business structures sales contracts commercial papers Uniform Commercial Code and risk-bearing devices.

 3
MKTG 2010

This course introduces competencies required in managing a small business. Topics include: nature of small business management business management and organizational change marketing strategies employee relations financial planning and business assessment and growth.

 3
MKTG 2210

This course provides an overview of the steps in establishing a business. A formal business plan will be created. Topics include planning, location, analysis, financing, developing a business plan, and entrepreneurial ethics and social responsibility.

 6
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