Description
The Web and Multimedia Design degree program prepares students to design and deliver interactive multimedia content for web, CD, DVD, and kiosk deployment.
Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to create original digital art used to integrate text, images, animation, video, and other content into effective web and interactive multimedia products.
Beginning in Fall Semester 2020, students entering the Web and Multimedia Design program will be expected to own a laptop computer and a subscription to cloud-based software used in classes. Current students are strongly recommended to meet this requirement. Additional information about this requirement is available from the program chair.
Graduates of the program earn an Associate of Applied Science degree. Job titles for graduates include: web designer, web applications developer, multimedia designer/animator, multimedia designer, multimedia developer, web/multimedia project manager, user interface designer, web/multimedia graphics designer, eBusiness developer, and interactive multimedia designer.
Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to create original digital art used to integrate text, images, animation, video, and other content into effective web and interactive multimedia products.
Beginning in Fall Semester 2020, students entering the Web and Multimedia Design program will be expected to own a laptop computer and a subscription to cloud-based software used in classes. Current students are strongly recommended to meet this requirement. Additional information about this requirement is available from the program chair.
Graduates of the program earn an Associate of Applied Science degree. Job titles for graduates include: web designer, web applications developer, multimedia designer/animator, multimedia designer, multimedia developer, web/multimedia project manager, user interface designer, web/multimedia graphics designer, eBusiness developer, and interactive multimedia designer.
Related Programs
Program Code
WEBM.AAS
Benefits
Employment Options
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, and Illustrator
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
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$33,000 to $68,000 annual salary
Employment Outlook
Excellent. Employment of web developers is projected to grow 20 percent through 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. Demand will be driven by the growing popularity of mobile devices and ecommerce.
Education Options
Strong Transfer History
- Northern Kentucky University
- University of Cincinnati
- Wilmington College
Representative Co-Op/Clinical/Intern Sites
- The Kroger Company
- Western & Southern Life
- Zone Communications
- Cinmar
- Lampros Labs
- Great Parks
- National REIA
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
- Hobsons
- Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Co-op Salary Projections
$10/hr to $14/hr
Curriculum
Effective 2019-2020 academic year
Web and Multimedia Design (WEBM)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| WEB 111 | Web Development 1 ( B) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective (B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| MKT 115 | Marketing Research for Multimedia Professionals ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ART 125 | Design Principles | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| WEB 112 | Web Development 2 ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ENG 10X English Composition Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| GRD 120 | Beginning 2D Graphics: Bitmap ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| GRD 130 | Beginning 2D Graphics: Vector ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| GRD 220 | Applied 2D Graphics: Web Design ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| WEB 130 | Web Programming: JavaScript ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| WEB 220 | Animated and Interactive Web Content ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| COMM 105 | Interpersonal Communication ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| MID 190 | Career Preparation: Multimedia Information Design | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| WEB 200 | Web Design Portfolio Review ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Technical Mathematics ( G) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| XXX XXX Technical Elective 1 (T) | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Technical Elective 2 (T) | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| Semester 5 | ||||
| WEB 291 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Web & Multimedia Design ( T) | 1 | 40 | 2 |
| Semester 6 | ||||
| WEB 240 | Web Development: Advanced Topics ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| XXX XXX Social/Behavioral Science Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Technical Elective 3 (T) | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Technical Elective 4 (T) | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| Total Credits: | 49 | 80 | 65 | |
Electives
| First Year Experience Elective | ||
| FYE 100 | College Survival Skills | 1 |
| FYE 105 | College Success Strategies | 2 |
| FYE 110 | Community College Experience | 3 |
| English Composition Elective | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| ENG 103 | English Composition 2: Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENG 104 | English Composition 2: Technical Communication | 3 |
| ENG 105 | English Composition 2: Business Communication | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | ||
| Any CRJ, ECO, GEO, HST, LBR, POL, PSY, SOC | 3 | |
| Technical Electives 1 | 6 | |
| AVP 100 | Introduction to Audio/Video Production | 4 |
| AVP 240 | Motion Graphics/Compositing: After Effects | 3 |
| GIT 115 | Adobe InDesign | 3 |
| GIT 120 | Digital Photography and Imaging | 3 |
| GRD 150 | Design Concepts: Typography | 3 |
| GRD 250 | User Interface Design and Implementation | 3 |
| GRD 260 | 3D Visualization | 5 |
| IT 101 | Programming 1 | 3 |
| IT 111 | Database Design and SQL 1 | 3 |
| IT 112 | Database Design and Management | 3 |
| TC 235 | User Experience Design and Usability Assessment | 3 |
| 1 |
Please meet with Program Chair for Technical Elective advising. |
The letters G, B, and T (displayed after course titles or elective descriptions) identify types of courses required by the Ohio Department of Higher Education as part of an associate’s degree curriculum.
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
Contacts
| Program Chair | ||
David Hoctor, BA |
(513) 569-4961 | |
| Co-op Coordinator | ||
Andrea (Andi) Feld, BA |
(513) 569-1457 | |
