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Digital Media and Design, A.S.

Program Overview

 

Digital Media and Design, A.S. (DMDA-AS) 60 Credits

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The Digital Media and Design A.S. program prepares students to become digital content creators in a technology-driven world. This program covers various subjects, including digital art, animation, motion graphics, design theories, digital photography, and video production. Through a project-based curriculum, students will not only gain proficiency in current digital media software but also have the opportunity to work on various projects, including those for real-world clients. By developing a diverse skill set, students will learn to create persuasive messages tailored to meet the needs of different audiences.

 

With three electives, our program has the flexibility to be tailored to the student’s specific interests. Also, there are three different college credit certificates built into the program. These are:

As the digital economy grows, employers in virtually every industry are seeking well-rounded job candidates who can assist with a wide range of digital needs. The Digital Media and Design A.S. will give you the diverse set of skills you’ll need to succeed in the job marketplace.

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Admission Requirements

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  • Submit High School transcript(s) to Office of Enrollment Services
  • Submit College transcript(s) for any institutions previously attended

Testing Requirements

Students must demonstrate competence in reading, math, or language through placement examination or by passing the appropriate reading, math or language courses, if not exempt by state board of education rule 6A-10.0315.

ACT, SAT, and PERT test scores may be used for placement into college-level courses if the test was taken in the past two years. To access test prep materials and to schedule an exam, go to Test Center. The Test Center is located in Building 7 and may be contacted at test.center@fgc.edu or 386-754-7378.

If you started 9th grade in the 2003-2004 school year or later at a Florida public high school, and graduated from a Florida, public high school with a standard high school diploma, you may be exempt from Placement testing in accordance with Senate Bill 1720.  Advisors still recommend all students placement test prior to the first term of registration in order to determine where you should start in college-level courses in order to be successful. 

Location

Florida Gateway College Main Campus

Hours

Classes take place from Monday to Thursday, throughout the day. Some of these classes are conducted online.

Costs

  • Tuition: $6,199.20
  • Lab Fees: $265
  • Books: $1,019.70
  • Supplies: $100

         Total: $7,583.90

 

Digital Media and Design, A.S.

60 credits

to earn degree

3 certificates

built into degree

30+ students

enrolled on average

Guided Pathway

Review the guided degree pathway where you will find a detailed plan for your courses and other requirements each semester that prepare you for graduation and your transfer goals.

Digital Media and Design, A.S.

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What our graduates are doing now!

Graduates of this program have a wide range of career opportunities in various aspects of digital media content creation and design. These opportunities include roles in digital content creation, computer illustration, animation, graphic design, multimedia production, social media design, digital photography, photo editing, video production, motion graphics production, web graphics creation, and desktop publishing.

STARTING SALARIES

Varies and ranges from $20,000 to $47,500.

 

  • Students can start any time, but fall is preferable to stay in sequence.
  • This program offers:
    • Small class sizes
    • Hands-on activities
    • Industry-grade equipment

 

 

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The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not a bill that you will receive from Florida Gateway College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Florida Gateway College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.
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