Multimedia Information Design Department
- Audio/ Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Multimedia and Web Design
- Technical and Professional Communication Certificate
- Web Design Certificate
Audio/Video Production (AVP)
The Audio/Video Production program at Cincinnati State prepares students to create and manipulate digital audio, video, and graphic images. Career destinations for AVP graduates include broadcast and cable television and other entertainment industries; Web and multimedia development companies; and media production departments in commercial, corporate, and industrial settings. A significant number of courses required for the degree are scheduled between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some of the required courses also are offered in the evening or on weekends.
Graduates are prepared to:
- Apply basic skills for 2-D and 3-D software applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Maya
- Operate and maintain digital audio and video equipment including cameras, microphones, cables, and computers
- Use industry-standard software applications for digital audio and video editing, such as AVID, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, and Pro Tools
- Use Web languages and tools, such as HTML and Flash
Representative Job Titles for Graduates
Media Production Assistant
Motion Graphics Designer
Sound Designer/Editor
Video Editor
Videographer
Articulation Agreements/Strong Transfer History
Wilmington College
Northern Kentucky University
University of Cincinnati
Xavier University
Representative Co-op Employers
Barking Fish Lounge
Florence Freedom
Insight Communications
Local 12—WKRC-TV
Madison Park Productions
Midwest Gripping & Lighting Co.
Co-op Salary Projections
$8–$10/hour. Some co-op positions are unpaid internships.
Employment Outlook
Good, although competition is strong, especially in major metropolitan areas. Nationally, opportunities for skilled audio and video technicians are expected to grow.
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$22,000–$32,000 annually
Related Cincinnati State Programs and Certificates
Graphic Design
Multimedia and Web Design
Audio/Video Production curriculum
Graphic Design (GRD)
Students in the Graphic Design program at Cincinnati State begin their studies with emphasis on building skills in two-dimensional (2-D) art and design, both traditional and computerbased, using industry-standard software products. Later in the program, students focus on 3-D computer animation. Currently many courses required for the degree are scheduled between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some of the required courses also are offered in the evening or on weekends.
Graduates are prepared to:
- Create 2-D vector-based and raster-based illustration and composition
- Digitally create original art
- Do 3-D modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation
- Do basic video shooting, digitizing, and post-processing
- Use 2-D and 3-D software applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Maya
- Use Web languages and tools, such as HTML and Flash
Representative Job Titles for Graduates
3-D Artist
Graphic Designer
Multimedia Designer
Production Artist
Texture Artist
Web Graphics Designer
Articulation Agreements/Strong Transfer History
Graduates of the GRD program who wish to continue their education in baccalaureate programs in Digital Media, Multimedia, 3-D Animation, or other related areas should be able to make this transition easily. Formal articulation agreements with some four-year institutions are anticipated in the future.
Representative Co-op Employers
Advertising Club of Cincinnati
Cincinnati Art Museum
City Beat
Fisher Design
Sonoco-CorrFlex
Co-op Salary Projections
$8–$12/hour. Some positions are unpaid internships.
Employment Outlook
Good, although competition for employment is growing. Opportunities are best for designers with skills in Web-based and multimedia as well as print communication.
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$28,000–$35,000 annually
Related Cincinnati State Programs and Certificates
Audio/Video Production
Multimedia and Web Design
Multimedia and Web Design (MWD)
The Multimedia and Web Design degree program prepares students to design and deliver interactive multimedia content for Web, CD, DVD, and kiosk deployment. Students gain the skills and knowledge necessary to create original digital art used to design and integrate text, images, animation, video, and other content into effective Web and interactive multimedia products. Currently a significant number of courses required for the degree are scheduled between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some of the required courses also are offered in the evening or on weekends. Students should consult frequently with their advisor for current schedule information.
Graduates are prepared to:
- Contribute to Web and multimedia design and development teams in corporations, small businesses, public agencies, and many other work settings
- Plan, design, implement, test, and maintain effective interactive sites and animations
- Use industry-standard languages, including HTML, DHTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Use industry-standard tools, including Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Fireworks
Representative Job Titles for Graduates
Interactive Multimedia Designer
Multimedia Designer/Animator
User Interface (UI) Designer
Web Designer or Developer
Web/Multimedia Graphics Designer
Web/Multimedia Projects Manager
Articulation Agreements/Strong Transfer History
Graduates of the MWD program who wish to continue their education in baccalaureate programs in Digital Media, Multimedia Design, Computer Information Design, or other related areas should be able to make this transition easily. Formal articulation agreements with some four-year institutions are anticipated in the future.
Representative Co-op Employers
Gameday Communication
Hamilton County Park District
LexisNexis
The Kroger Co.
Mazak Corporation
Co-op Salary Projections
$8–$12/hour
Employment Outlook
Excellent, as computer-related technologies are expected to be among the fastest growing occupations through 2014. Employers continue to seek computer specialists with strong technical, interpersonal, and business skills.
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$28,000–$50,000 annually
Related Cincinnati State Programs and Certificates
Audio/Video Production
Graphic Design
Multimedia and Web Design curriculum
Design Certificate (DES)
The Design Certificate provides the opportunity to gain advanced skills in design, software applications, and problem-solving—as evidenced
through completion of a portfolio—to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree in art, design, writing, marketing, advertising or related fields. The portfolio will demonstrate the student’s readiness for employment in advertising, marketing, graphic design, and related fields through skills including:
- Comprehensive design knowledge
- Creative thinking techniques
- Typographical principles
- Color and composition theory
- Packaging guidelines and practices
- Interactive multimedia design applications and usability assessment
Technical and Professional Communication Certificate (TCC)
Technical and Professional Communication Certificate (TCC) The Technical and Professional Communication certificate provides opportunities to develop and expand communication skills and prepare for work in fields such as technical writing and editing, multimedia content writing and editing, and business or marketing communication. Students who complete this certificate gain experience planning, designing, and developing informational and promotional products that may be distributed through traditional print media or through multimedia channels, including websites, CDs and DVDs, online help systems, or other “new media.”
The certificate will assist individuals with prior education or experience in a technical or specialized field who want to expand their communication skills, and is also appropriate for students seeking associate’s degrees who expect to continue their education in fields such as journalism, communications, or marketing communication.
Technical and Professional Communication Certificate curriculum
Web Design Certificate (WEBC)
Web Design Certificate (WEBC) The Web Design certificate program is ideal for individuals enrolled in a degree program or currently working in the industry seeking to update their skills to include the use of digital multimedia design tools.
Credentialing
Upon completion of the program students are prepared to take the Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) Foundations exam and earn the title of CIW Associate.
