College of Arts & Sciences

Certificate in Digital Media and Video
This cross-disciplinary certificate will provide training in computer-based media production for students entering the fields of multimedia, Web production, broadcasting and filmmaking. Using the latest techniques and technologies in digital production, students will create presentations combining remote video, three-dimensional computer animation and computer-based special effects (21 credits).

 
Credits
COBF 2212
Introduction to Visual Theory/Technique
3
COBF 3224
Television Production III*
3
COBF 4244
Television Production IV 3
COGR 2112
Introduction to Multimedia Communication
3
COGR 2322
Introduction to 3D Computer Graphics
3
COGR 3112
Multimedia Production
3
COGR 3322
Computer Animation
3
COGR 3326
Video Animation and Motion Graphics
3
  *COBF 2223 Television Production I is a prerequisite for COBF 3224.

Additional Requirements:

Students must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA in certificate courses with no grade lower than “C,” and submit a final project for review and public performance. The final project will be determined in collaboration with the instructor and will take the form of: a) remote Television II final project incorporating elements of computer graphics and computer animation; or b) new media (CD-ROM or Web multimedia) final project incorporating elements of remote video, computer graphics and computer animation.

Internships with Web-based multimedia companies; or corporate or broadcast facilities using time-based digital media are strongly encouraged.

Networking Career Recruiting
Networking between students, faculty, alumni and industry professionals leads to employment opportunities.