Digital Media Certificate

School: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Academic Dept: Arts
HEGIS: 5012

Important Note about Program Requirements

The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2023 to Summer 2024. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.

Program Description

The Digital Media Certificate is a concentrated course of study designed for students interested in developing professional competence in the field of digital art. Classes provide a strong foundation in studio practice, including an introduction to basic software skills, as well as history and theory. The Mentored Portfolio course focuses on portfolio development and career preparation.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

Demonstrate technical proficiency in the use of digital media tools.
Produce a range of finished pieces that demonstrate and variety and versatility in the use of digital media tools.
Demonstrate strong understanding of design principles.
Demonstrate ability to use formal/technical skills to communicate a message or idea.
Assemble a portfolio of work that meets professional standards in terms of image quality, presentation, and appearance.

Program Requirements

Required Courses - 24 credits

ART 101 - Drawing 1
ART 112 - 2D Design
ART 170 - Mentored Final Portfolio
Art Elective (3 credits): Select ONE of the following
Digital Media Elective (9 credits): Select THREE of the following
Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts Elective (3 credits): Select ONE of the following

Program Map

The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.

Semester 1

Course	Credits
ART 101 - Drawing 1	3
ART 112 - 2D Design	3
Art Elective	3
Digital Media Elective	3
Semester Total Credits	12

Semester 2

Course	Credits
ART 170 - Mentored Final Portfolio	3
Digital Media Elective	3
Digital Media Elective	3
Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts Elective	3
Semester Total Credits	12

Minimum Total Credits: 24

Gainful Employment Disclosure

For information about graduation rates, the median debt of students who have completed this program, and other important information please visit Digital Media Certificate - GE Disclosure. For an overview of all gainful employment disclosures at Westchester Community College, visit www.sunywcc.edu/gainfulemployment.

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