Digital Media

Program Type: Face-to-Face, Fully Online
Program Level: Degrees, Online, Certificates
Department: Computer Science, Technology & Business
Institute: Creative & Communication Arts
College: NVC

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About the Program

This degree plan focuses on three areas of concentration: Web/graphic design, interactive media design, and instructional design.

The Digital Media program is designed for individuals wanting to obtain entry-level, continuing education, and advanced skills in the following areas: web & graphic and interface design best practices, HTML, CSS, JavaScripting, 508 compliance, JQuery, Mobile technology, Content Management Systems, Adobe Creative Suite, social media applications, SCORM compliance and much more.

The Associate of Applied Science degree is recommended for students who wish to eventually pursue a bachelor's degree or management position in the industry. The academic courses included in the AAS degree will transfer to four-year institutions and provide a broad training for the industry. Digital Media faculty work closely with students and provide career planning and degree & transfer advising.

What will I learn?

You will learn how to produce web content (graphical, social media, and educational) along with how to create website.

What can I do with this course of study? 

The Digital Media program is designed for individuals wanting to obtain, entry level, continuing education, and advanced skills in the following areas: web & graphic and interface design best practices, HTML, CSS, JavaScripting, 508 compliance, JQuery, Mobile technology, Content Management systems, Adobe Creative Suite, social media applications, and much more. The Associate of Applied Science degree is recommended for students who wish to eventually pursue a bachelor’s degree or a management position in the industry. The academic courses included in the AAS degree will transfer to four-year institutions and provide a broad training for today’s workforce. Occupational profiles indicate 25.70% growth for Web Developers by the year 2022 in the Alamo Region. Estimated average hourly wage is *$29.16 in the Alamo Region. (Source: SOCRATES-Occupational Profiles-Alamo Region) *Note: Variations should be expected.

What is special about this program? 

We target job skills to give you the skills you need to be successful in the local market. Current students have the opportunity to earn Adobe certifications.

Do I Have to be a Wiz?

The Digital Media program is designed for individuals wanting to obtain, entry level positions or further existing skills. Students entering the program must have the following skills:

 Basic Computer Skills

 Basic Web browsing skills

 Basic Software skills (open and close programs, saving files, etc...)

What Can I Learn?
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Flash
  • Captivate
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Camtasia
  • HTML, CSS, XML
  • JQuery, Widgets
  • And More!!
What is Digital Media?

Digital Media is a blend of: Art, Music, Design, Video and Scripting all wrapped up in one while using technical and communication skills to deliver the content in a digital format.

What Kind of Job Can I Get?

This program prepares students for a creative career in areas such as:

  •  Graphic Design
  •  Web Design
  •  Instructional Design
  •  Interactive Media
  •  Mobile Application Design
  •  Social Media Design
  •  Digital Media Video Editing

Job Outlook

The Digital Media program is designed for individuals wanting to obtain, entry level, continuing education, and advanced skills in the following areas: web & graphic and interface design best practices, HTML, CSS, JavaScripting, 508 compliance, JQuery, Mobile technology, Content Management systems, Adobe Creative Suite, social media applications, and much more. 

The Associate of Applied Science degree is recommended for students who wish to eventually pursue a bachelor’s degree or a management position in the industry. The academic courses included in the AAS degree will transfer to four-year institutions and provide a broad training for today’s workforce.

Occupational profiles indicate 25.70% growth for Web Developers by the year 2022 in the Alamo Region. Estimated average hourly wage is *$29.16 in the Alamo Region. (Source: SOCRATES-Occupational Profiles-Alamo Region) *Note: Variations should be expected.


Careers Available:

 The following titles are examples of careers associated with this program but not limited to:

  • Front End Web Developer
  • eLearning Specialist
  • Multimedia Specialist
  • Social Media Designer
  • Web Application Designer
  • Marketing Specialist

Alamo Colleges Ready to Work Program

Connecting you with training programs at the Alamo Colleges – and beyond.

One or more of these programs are approved Ready to Work programs. Find out if you’re eligible to receive free tuition and job placement services that will enable you to secure an in-demand career.

The CHW certification and AAS in Community Health is approved by Ready to Work. Academic credit courses and accelerated Continuing Education (CE) course leading to certification and AAS are available.

Academic students interested in SARTW funding their CHW education should contact Sandra Lopez, Coordinator of Student Success.

Email: slopez92@alamo.edu

Phone: 210-485-0302

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Available Courses:

Course Descriptions

IMED 1316 - Web Design I

IMED 1401 - Introduction to Digital Media

IMED 1359 - Writing for Digital Media

IMED 1345 - Interactive Digital Media I

IMED 2315 - Web Design II

IMED 1341 - Interface Design

IMED 2351 - Digital Media Programming

IMED 2401 - Instructional Design

IMED 2311 - Portfolio Development

IMED 2166 - Practicum

IKNEW 2434 - Advanced Web Programming

MRKG 2312 - e-Commerce Marketing

IMED2309 - Internet Commerce

RTVB 1301 - Introduction to Mass Communication

 

Faculty and Staff

 
Faculty

Susan Escobar
sescobar@alamo.edu

Viviane Marioneaux
vmarioneaux@alamo.edu

Alison Spangler
aspangler4@alamo.edu

Melissa Monroe-Young
mmonroe-young@alamo.edu

Nenad Manoilov
nmanoilov@alamo.edu

Rudy Macias
rmacias31@alamo.edu

 
Staff

Ruben Tarango
rtarango3@alamo.edu


Contact Us

Susan Escobar
Program Coordinator

Location:
MLH 201B

Phone:
210-549-6235

Emily Coppin
Admin. Specialist

Location:
MLH 201

Phone:
210-486-4352

Adrienne Partida
Administrative Associate

Phone:
210-486-4354

Vacant
Academic Chair