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Digital Media Technology – Certificate

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Digital Media Technology

Certificate of Achievement

This certificate program will prepare students to develop, create, and maintain websites, functions, and usability with websites or digital work. Students enrolled in this certificate program will work with state-of-the-art equipment and get hands-on experience working through these materials.

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What You Can Do

Web developers and digital designers are responsible for the site’s technical aspects, such as its performance and capacity, which are measures of a website’s speed and how much traffic the site can handle. In addition, web developers may create content for the site and develop, create, and test interface layout, functions and navigation for usability.

Jobs

  • Graphic Designer
  • Desktop Publishing Specialist
  • Audio-Video Designer
  • Video Graphics

Earning Potential

View the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook for at Web Developers and Digital Designers : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov) or Special Effects Artists and Animators : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Modes of Instruction
Learn more about the modes of instruction offered at John A. Logan College.

Program Details

DMT 2024

FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

DMT 105Symbolism & Logo Design3
DMT 115Layout Design3
DMT 205Digital Imaging Technologies3
DMT 265Branding & Multimedia Design3
12

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

DMT 160Typography3
DMT 185Production Design Technologies3
DMT 220Animation I3
DMT 230Video Production I3
DMT 240Packaging Design3
15
Total Hours for Degree27

The Digital Media Technology Certificate is a minimum of 27 credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.

*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools.

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John A Logan College is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission. For more information on programs with specialized accreditations please visit Programs with Specialized Accreditations – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu).

John A Logan offers a seamless transfer to the next step in your educational journey for many of our programs. Our academic programs prepare you for what you will need to transfer to a four-year college or university. When you have selected the college where you would like to transfer, it is important to review their specific admission and course requirements. John A Logan College has many articulation agreements with various colleges.

Transfer Planning – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu)

  1. Technical Proficiency: Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in using industry-standard digital media tools and software for tasks.
  2. Media Production Skills: Graduates will be able to plan, produce, and edit digital media content, including images, videos, audio, and interactive multimedia projects, meeting industry quality standards.
  3. Visual Communication: Graduates will develop an understanding of visual design principles to effectively communicate messages in digital media.
  4. Project Management: Graduates will develop project management skills, including planning, organization, time management, and collaboration, to complete digital media projects within deadlines and budgets.
  5. Professionalism: Graduates will exhibit professional behavior, work ethics, and teamwork skills, demonstrating their readiness to enter the workforce or continue their education in the field of digital media.

Digital Media Faculty Contact

Brandon Johnson

Instructor of Digital Media Technology

Email: brandon.johnson@jalc.edu
Phone: (618) 985-2828 Ext.
Office: C133