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Students in the digital media technology option learn about the latest advances in communicating with a global audience using digital media technology. Subjects studied include video, audio, photography, computer graphics and animation. Add in a healthy dose of computer technologies such as web development, computer programming and networking technologies, and you have a unique blend of skills for making a very exciting and lucrative career. Academic Curriculum
The digital media technology program option prepares students to become effective users of digital media technology for communicating with a 21st century global audience. It includes courses in visual literacy; computer graphics software applications; multimedia technologies such as digital video and audio, digital photography, and computer programming; hardware and administration, in which you assemble computers and install software; and networking technology. This degree option provides a unique blend of visual communications and computer technologies that will equip graduates with a set of skills that are in high and growing demand in the marketplace. Lab facilities
• Two main teaching laboratories featuring productivity and development software
Industries & Careers
Opportunities in digital media technology are continually growing, and there is no sign of the growth letting up anytime soon. Examples of jobs that currently use digital media technology include technical writer, web page designer, computer graphics designer/artist, librarian, news reporter, art director, animation effects programmer, electronic sound effects producer, computer game developer, photographer, educational technologist, and videographer. Many people working in these fields are self-employed consultants and entrepreneurs, while others work for a wide range of businesses and industries. Employer quotes: "It is very difficult to find employees with these skills in Salina... If a programmer also had experience with Photoshop and Flash, they would be VERY sought after." "In programming, it is difficult to find people who can both program and design. Most companies hire two workers to do these tasks and it would be highly beneficial to find one person who can do both." |
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