Students will work with a broad range of media tools including Adobe digital design software and industry level studio equipment to produce conceptual, technical, and professional presentations of their brand. Students will understand freelance design and how to market their products and services through their own professional website. Students will gain industry knowledge and achieve industry level Adobe certifications.

Portfolio:

Digital Media/Multimedia Design students will prepare an online and printed portfolio highlighting a variety of multimedia projects of the skills they learned, in order to prepare them for a challenging career, and a showcase of certifications earned. Portfolios will include  Print, Video, Motion Graphics and Web projects. Students also create a professional resume and letter of application.

There are a variety of projects within the 4 Occupational Completion Points. Students will need to complete all of the projects in order to satisfy the curriculum requirements for this course.

Courses:

Projects & Opportunities for Students Include:

• Logo/Brand Creation
• Presentation Planning & Design
• Graphic Design
• Storyboarding
• Integration of Video
• Motion Graphics
• Audio Sound Effects
• Web Design (html & css)
• Multimedia Projects
• Understanding Collaboration / Teamwork
• Understanding clients wants and needs
• Understanding employers focus
• Industry professional guest speakers

Adobe Creative Cloud
Students in Digital Media/Multimedia Design program will use professional Adobe digital design software.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II & III
Learn to use industry professional DSLR cameras.

Wacom Cintiq 21UX
21-Inch Interactive Pen Display PC Tablet With Pen and Software is one of many tools we have to offer in our program.

Adobe Certified Associate – ACA
ACA is an entry level certification. We offer prep and exams for ACA in Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Premiere Pro and InDesign. Students take exams at iTECH College testing lab.

Adobe Certified Expert – ACE
ACE is the expert level. We offer ACE prep and exams for Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Premiere Pro.

Specific Admissions Requirements: None

DOE Basic Skills Exit Requirements: Reading 10, Math 10, Language 10 (unless exempt)

This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in digital media, new media, and multimedia positions.  The content includes practical experiences in Web page design, interactive presentation development, testing and production.  Specialized skills in multimedia presentations such as video editing, audio features, and simple animation and authoring software are taught and used to produce a variety of interactive multimedia presentations. We teach the useful skills that employers are looking for.

Internships

Various professional studios are partners with iTECH’s Digital Media/Multimedia Design program and provide excellent internship opportunities for our students.

Workforce Education Internship Program

Students participate in work-based learning experiences in their field of study outside of the classroom. ITECH has a Workforce Internship Program for those students who need work experience, but do not have an out-of-school job.

Job Placement

Our competent counseling staff provides job postings on a daily basis, with help in resume writing and the interviewing process.

A certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the program’s competencies and satisfy basic skill requirements in accordance with state guidelines. Students will also have the opportunity to test and earn additional industry and national credentials through the training program.