Digital Design Technology Associate of Arts
(90 credits)
Program Description
Upon completion of the Associate of Arts degree in Digital Design Technology, students will have knowledge and technical skills in graphic design, web design, and multimedia fields.
The Digital Design Technology degree 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 Digital Design Technology 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 degree in Digital Design Technology include:
Web Designer, Graphic Designer, Photographer & Photo Editor, Digital Illustrator and Videographer/Video Editor.
Student Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of the Digital Design Technology 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 Quarter (First Year)
| ARTD114 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| DIGD101 | Intro to Digital Design Technology | 5 |
| DIGD102 | Introduction to Web Design and Portfolio | 2 |
| ENGL101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| IDST101 | SKC Seminar | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Winter (First Year)
| ARTD111 | Fundamentals of Art and Design | 3 |
| DIGD143 | Digital Storytelling and Data Visualization | 4 |
| FTVP140 | Fundamental Video Production | 3 |
| DIGD140 | Introduction to Digital Illustration | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Open 3 cr | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring (First Year)
| ENGL202 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HMNT101 | Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
| OR | |
| PHIL100 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| DIGD175 | Interactive Web Design | 2 |
| FTVP141 | Intermediate Video Production | 3 |
| OR | |
| FTVP202 | Intermediate Photography (in B & W) | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Fall (Second Year)
| ARTD150 | Introduction to Art History | 3 |
| OR | |
| DIGD109 | Creativity, Culture, & Design | 3 |
| SPCH100 | Basic Communications | 3 |
| OR | |
| DIGD202 | Design, Power, & Citizenship | 3 |
| MATH100 | College Algebra | 5 |
| OR | |
| MATH 103 | Contemporary Math | 5 |
| NASD101 | History of Indians in the United States | 3 |
| DIGD204 | Design Project Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Winter (Second Year)
| ARTD145 | Beginning Printmaking | 3 |
| DIGD240 | Page Layout & Design | 3 |
| DIGD242 | Game Development & 3D Modeling | 5 |
| PSYC110 | Introduction to Psychology | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring (Second Year)
| DIGD270 | Design Trends Seminar | 3 |
| DIGD275 | Advanced and Special Projects | 3 |
| DIGD290 | Design Portfolio & Presentation Capstone | 3 |
| PSYC225 | Psychology of Advertising and Propaganda | 2 |
| SVLN100 | Community Service Learning | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |