Digital Media
Create audio, video, digital and social media communication that stand out and make a difference.
Digital Media prepares students for 21st-century communication. Whether you're interested in becoming an on-air talent, a podcaster or working behind the scenes in development, production and distribution, you can explore it all in our Digital Media program.
KWDC is our fully functioning radio station that mirrors a professional radio station. KWDC exists as an experiential lab to prepare students for work in the broadcasting industry.
We also produce mini movies, documentaries and video communication as part of our video curriculum. Our students create content that is placed on our department YouTube page and occasionally submitted for air on our local Comcast station.
Digital Media courses develop a strong base of knowledge and skills that will serve as a foundation for further study. Certificates are designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the broadcasting, podcasting, radio, television and related electronic media industries. An Associate Degree is available to prepare students for Digital Media careers and transfer.
Successful program graduates have found employment working at local radio stations, television stations, film/cinema production companies, video/videography production services, and multimedia companies.
- Multimedia Production
- Audio/Video Proficiency
- Broadcast Media Knowledge
- Visual Communication
- Technical Software Usage
- Professional Readiness
Finding the right program starts with knowing what you enjoy—if these skills and interests sound like you, you might enjoy studying Digital Media
Creativity Social interaction Imagination Storytelling WritingStudent Success Stories
Being able to do professional video editing is something I’m really proud of. I’m amazed at where I am now – it’s exciting and is encouraging me to keep going.
Tyrone Marshall
Digital Media Student
Digital Media, AA
The Associate in Arts degree in Digital Media is designed to provide students with knowledge in content creation, editing, and delivery to work in an evolving media landscape. Focus starts on building entry-level job skills in audio and video capture, non-linear editing, and delivery. Coursework includes practical, hands-on knowledge in media live and on-demand media environments. Students earning a degree in Digital Media will explore concepts related to effective content production across various platforms, including broadcast, online, and social media. Students will work in a manner mirroring industry standards, with focus on immediate professional application.
Digital Media Content Entrepreneurship Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion of the noncredit Digital Media Content Entrepreneurship Certificate of Completion, the student will demonstrate introductory level skills, knowledge, and training in content development related to digital media content development and delivery. Students will learn the basics of creating audio and video content to engage in dynamic storytelling, with emphasis on narrative. Strategy will be considered in how to present content for best positioning in a media-saturated marketplace, through content creation and media performance. Ethical considerations and crisis communication will be explored. Students will work in a manner mirroring industry standard, with focus on immediate professional application and portfolio building through experiential practice.
Digital Media with Emphasis in Audio Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement in Digital Media with emphasis in Audio is designed to provide students with knowledge in content creation, editing, and delivery to work in the evolving audio production landscape. Focus starts on building entry-level job skills in audio and video capture, non-linear editing, and delivery. Coursework includes practical, hands-on knowledge in media live and on-demand media environments. Students earning a certificate in Digital Media with emphasis in Audio will explore concepts related to effective content production across various platforms, including broadcast, online, and social media. Students will work in a manner mirroring industry standard, with focus on immediate professional application.
Digital Media with Emphasis in Video Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement in Digital Media with emphasis in Video is designed to provide students with knowledge in content creation, editing, and delivery to work in the evolving video production landscape. Focus starts on building entry-level job skills in audio and video capture, non-linear editing, and delivery. Coursework includes practical, hands-on knowledge in media live and on-demand media environments. Students earning a certificate in Digital Media with emphasis in Video will explore concepts related to effective content production across various platforms, including broadcast, online, and social media. Students will work in a manner mirroring industry standards, with a focus on immediate professional application..
Multimedia Certificate of Achievement
Upon successful completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Multimedia, the student will demonstrate skills, knowledge, and training necessary for entry-level employment in the specialty areas of the digital media industry: digital imaging, computer art, multimedia journalist, digital photographer, marketing advisor, newspaper videographer, page designer, audio engineer, web designer, and audio/video post production. Students will work in a manner that mirrors industry standards and will build a professional portfolio that will help them pursue jobs in their field as well as higher education.
Multimedia, AA
The Associate in Arts degree in Multimedia prepares students for a career or further study in the field of digital media or multimedia. Students receive hands-on instruction and training necessary for entry-level employment while completing a general education path of study. Coursework involves work that will allow for jobs in digital media, digital imaging, computer art, multimedia journalism, digital photography, social media marketing, online journalism, audio engineering, web design, and audio/video production. Students will work in a manner that involves industry standards, leaving the program with a portfolio allowing them to pursue jobs immediately upon completion or continue their education.