Media Design, Associate of Arts
(95-96 credits)
Program Description
Upon completion of the Associate of Arts degree in Media Design, students will have knowledge and technical skills in graphic design, web design, and multimedia fields.
The Media Design Associate of Arts at SKC is considered a “hybrid” program - that is, while each course has set times on the schedule each term for students to meet as a class with their instructors, any and potentially all courses may additionally require online participation for some part of the schedule. Check your Media Design syllabi and speak with the instructor of record for each course.
Career Opportunities
SKC graduates in Media Design have successfully attained careers in the surrounding community. Currently, graduates create page layouts, ads and update company web pages. Graduates gaining entry level employment in this field can expect $12 to $20 per hour. Other graduates have freelance positions earning near $25 per hour, completing photography, poster, and web designs. Local businesses include Total Screen Design, Charkoosta, and sign and printing businesses. Examples of job titles for graduates with a Media Design degree include:
Web Designer, Graphic Designer, Photographer & Photo Editor, Digital Illustrator and Videographer/Video Editor.
Student Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of the Media Design degree program, students will be able to:
- Effectively use a variety of tools and processes for producing contemporary forms of digital media.
- Effectively use multiple contemporary media delivery platforms and delivery systems.
- Use a cluster of industry standard applications to create digital media.
- Accurately describe the phases of production (pre, production and post) as well as the project management tasks inherent in each phase.
- Use current industry standards of production, design, and function within a chosen area of specialty.
- Use current and emerging media to represent traditional and contemporary indigenous people in provocative and respectful ways.
- Apply coursework and area of specialization towards transitioning from school to working in the industry.
- Identify career ladders and options for further education.
- Plan, create and maintain a professional portfolio highlighting and marketing skills and capabilities. Present this portfolio via websites, blogs, and social media.
- Collaborate and communicate in ways that support design team and/or group production.
Curriculum
Fall (First Year)
| ENGL 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ARTD 114 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| MEDA 101 | Introduction to Media Design | 5 |
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| FTVP 102 | Introduction to Photography | 2 |
| AND | |
| FTVP 103 | Introduction to Photography Lab | 1 |
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| MEDA 190 | Intro Web Design / Media Portfolio | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Winter (First Year)
| ARTD 111 | Fundamentals of Art and Design | 3 |
| MEDA 143 | Digital Storytelling & Social Media | 4 |
| FTVP 140 | Fundamental Video Production | 3 |
| MEDA 120 | Intro to Digital Illustration | 3 |
ELECTIVE
| NAS-FAH/NASL (List A) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring (First Year)
| ENGL 202 | English Composition II | 3 |
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| HMNT 101 | Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
| OR | |
| PHIL 100 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
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| MEDA 175 | Interactive Web Development | 2 |
ELECTIVE
| SS-INTRO (List C) | 5 |
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| FTVP 141 | Video Editing | 3 |
| OR | |
| FTVP 202 | Intermediate Photography (in B & W) | 2 |
| AND | |
| FTVP 203 | Intermediate Photography Lab | 1 |
| OR | |
| FTVP 171 | New Directions in Indigenous Films | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Fall (Second Year)
Winter (Second Year)
Spring (Second Year)
| PSYC 225 | Psych of Adv and Propaganda | 2 |
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| MEDA 205 | Advanced & Special Projects | 3 |
| OR | |
| MEDA 298 | Indigenous Digital Storytelling | 3 |
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ELECTIVE
| NASD OPEN | 3 |
| MEDA 212 | Tomorrow's Media Seminar | 3 |
| MEDA 290 | DesignPortfolio & Presentation Cap | 3 |
| SVLN 100 | Community Service Learning | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 95-96