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)
| ARTD114 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| ENGL101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| FTVP102 | Introduction to Photography | 2 |
| AND | |
| FTVP103 | Introduction to Photography Lab | 1 |
| MEDA101 | Introduction to Media Design | 5 |
| MEDA190 | Introduction to Web Design and Media Portfolio | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
ARTD 114: Meets Fine Arts Humanities General Education Requirement
Winter (First Year)
| ARTD111 | Fundamentals of Art and Design | 3 |
| FTVP140 | Fundamental Video Production | 3 |
| MEDA120 | Introduction to Digital Illustration | 3 |
| MEDA143 | Digital Storytelling & Social Media | 4 |
| ELECTIVE | Native American Studies General Education Open | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring (First Year)
Fall (Second Year)
| ARTD150 | Introduction to Art History | 3 |
| OR | |
| MEDA109 | Creativity Culture & Media | 3 |
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| SPCH100 | Basic Communications | 3 |
| OR | |
| MEDA255 | Foundations Of Digital Citizenship | 3 |
| MATH100 | College Algebra | 5 |
| OR | |
| MATH 103 | Contemporary Math | 5 |
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| NASD101 | History of Indians in the United States | 3 |
| MEDA204 | Media Project Development | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Winter (Second Year)
| MEDA225 | Game Design and 3D Modeling | 5 |
| OR | |
| MEDA269 | Intermediate Photoshop | 4 |
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| ARTD145 | Beginning Printmaking | 3 |
| SCID101 | Science, Society and Culture | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Spring (Second Year)
| PSYC225 | Psychology of Advertising and Propaganda | 2 |
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| MEDA205 | Advanced & Special Projects | 3 |
| OR | |
| MEDA298 | Indigenous Digital Storytelling | 3 |
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| MEDA212 | Tomorrow's Media Seminar | 3 |
| MEDA290 | Design Portfolio & Presentation Capstone | 3 |
| SVLN100 | Community Service Learning | 1 |
| ELECTIVE | Native American Studies General Education Open | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 95-96