Integrated Multimedia

Associate in Technical Arts

Background Information

This program prepares students for careers in Web Design, Animation, Desktop Publishing, Digital Music Composing and Arranging, Recording Engineering, Video Engineering and Editing, Lighting and Sound Design, Multimedia Presentations, Newspaper Production, Digital Photography and many other areas.

Not all courses listed are offered every quarter. Please see an appropriate faculty advisor or Division Dean for course sequence and schedule details. A faculty advisor must approve the program for degree completion.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in the following ways:

1.     Identify and choose the appropriate multimedia application for use in projects.

2.     Behave responsibly towards others and in completing projects.

3.     Compare and contrast computer platforms and programs.

4.     Recognize the interrelationship of various computer hardware and software.

5.     Use creative processes such as mind mapping and brainstorming to initiate ideas.

6.     Create storyboards to clearly communicate a message.

7.     Search and interview for jobs associated with multimedia.

8.     Use a variety of media peripherals such as scanners, CD-ROM drives, Zip drives, etc. to complete projects.

9.     Apply color theory and layout design when using a variety of illustrative software.

10.   Work effectively as a team member to accomplish projects.

11.   Follow an identified “systematic process” to plan and execute projects. The process should include working within specified budgets and timelines.

12.   Solve problems by following directions and using investigation techniques.

13.   Adhere to copyright laws.

14.   Access and use a variety of resources. Resources should include literature, technology, and human resources.

15.   Use health and safety practices in the production of work.

ADVISOR              OFFICE              PHONE

Silverthorn, Joseph    Art 112                360-475-7310

REQUIRED COURSES                               CREDITS 

BMGMT   140   Business and Personal Mathematics*___________ 5 

CO-OP   111   Cooperative Education Seminar I*_____________ 2 

CO-OP   121   Cooperative Work Experience*_________________ 3 

ENGL    101   Composition*_________________________________ 5 

ENGL    102   Composition*_________________________________ 5 

IMM     101   Introduction to Integrated Multimedia________ 5 

IMM     102   Process of Integrated Multimedia_____________ 5 

IMM     170   Multimedia Portfolio_________________________ 5 

OLRM    220   Human Relations in the Workplace_____________ 3 

PSYCH   101   General Psychology___________________________ 5 

SPCH    151B  Fundamentals of Speech_______________________ 5 

Successful completion of additional courses

              numbered 100 or above_______________________ 42 

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED ____________________________ 90 

RECOMMENDED ELECTIVE COURSES  

ART     106   Drawing I______________________________ 5  

ART     107   Drawing II*____________________________ 5  

ART     110   Design I_______________________________ 5  

ART     111   Design II*_____________________________ 5  

ART     210   Design III*____________________________ 5  

ART     266   Sculpture I____________________________ 5  

CMPTR   137   Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint___ 1  

CMPTR   215   World Wide Web Page Development*_______ 4  

CO-OP   122   Cooperative Work Experience*________ 1-13  

CO-OP   123   Cooperative Work Experience*________ 1-13  

CO-OP   124   Cooperative Work Experience*________ 1-13  

HUMAN   293   Ethical and Legal Principles of Media__ 5  

IMM     110   Video Production Foundations___________ 5  

IMM     120   Beginning Photoshop____________________ 5  

IMM     130   Beginning Flash________________________ 5  

IMM     154   Electronic Music Foundations___________ 5  

IMM     155   Electronic Music—Intermediate*_________ 5  

IMM     181   Animation Design_______________________ 5  

IMM     182   Animation Process______________________ 5  

IMM     184   Principles of Photography______________ 5  

IMM     220   Intermediate Photoshop_________________ 5  

JOURN   105   Photojournalism*_______________________ 5  

JOURN   110   College Newspaper Production*__________ 3  

MUSIC   133   Beginning Class Piano__________________ 2  

MUSIC   134   Beginning Class Piano__________________ 2  

MUSIC   135   Beginning Class Piano__________________ 2  

MUSIC   157   Recording Techniques I_________________ 5  

MUSIC   158   Recording Techniques II*_______________ 5  

MUSIC   160   Sound Reinforcement Techniques_________ 5  

MUSIC   180   Musicianship I_________________________ 5  

MUSIC   181   Musicianship II*_______________________ 5  

MUSIC   182   Musicianship III*______________________ 5  

VTA     210   Stagecraft_____________________________ 4  

* See course description for prerequisite.

Source: 2007-2008 Olympic College Catalog