School of Information Technology - Media Design Technology

Media Design Technology 2006-2007
Contact:datcinfo@datc.net

The Davis Applied Technology College had developed several programs focused on the emerging web and media technologies of the Internet. These programs include such web-related technologies as Web Page Design, Web Site Development, Internet Application Development, Internet Security, and Web Site Administration. Digital Publishing, Computer Designed Graphics, e-Business, Multimedia Development and Production, and 3D Modeling and Animation are also taught in this area.

The College is partnering with iGeneration© to provide the curriculum for these programs which will result in industry recognized certification for those completing the instruction and passing the certification exams.

The certifications offered through iGeneration are endorsed by such well known companies as Oracle©, Adobe©, Macromedia©, and Novell©. Students who wish to create and design web sites will select the creative track as their focus. Students will gain skills in designing web sites, as well as creating animations and art work for the Internet. 

Enrollment in this program is year round.

Media Design Technology Certificate Requirements
(Core Courses: 600 hrs required) 

Computer Literacy (90 hrs)
Media Design Introduction (90 hrs)
Graphic Design Applications I (90 hrs)
Design Principles (120 hrs)
Internet Technology (90 hrs)
Math I (60  hrs)
Workplace Relations (60 hrs)

Electives (690 hrs from one track or multiple tracks minimum requirement) 

Web Designer Track 
(1110 hrs available) 

Web Design Fundamentals (90 hrs)
Web Design Authoring I (120 hrs)
Web Design Authoring II (90 hrs)
Web Design Authoring III (90 hrs)
Web Design Animation (90 hrs)
Web Site Usability Analysis (90 hrs)
Web Design Project Planning & Management (90 hrs)
eCommerce developer (90 hrs)
Electronic Portfolio (120 hrs)
Web Designer Final Project (90 hrs)
Technical English (90 hrs)
Media Ethics and Law (30 hrs)
Job Seeking Skills (30 hrs)

Web Developer Track
(1140 hrs available)

Web Design Principles (90 hrs)
Web Design Fundamentals (90 hrs)
Web Design Authoring I (120 hrs)
Web Design Animation (90 hrs)
eCommerce Developer (90 hrs)
Web Programming Introduction (120 hrs))
Web Application Scripting I (120 hrs)
Web Application Scripting II (120 hrs)
Dynamic HTML (90 hrs)
Web Databases I (90 hrs)
Web Databases II (90 hrs)
Programming Languages I 120 hrs)
Programming Languages II (120 hrs)
Web Developer Final Project (90 hrs)
Technical English (90 hrs)
Media Ethic and Law (30 hrs)
Job Seeking Skills (30 hrs)

Multimedia Track (High School Students Only with DATC Endorsement)
(510 hrs available)

Multimedia I: Design & Develop (180 hrs)
Multimedia II: Production (180 hrs)
Technical English (90 hrs)
Media Ethics and Law (30 hrs)
Job Seeking Skills (30 hrs)
(Note: When complete, student will receive the DATC Completion of Multimedia Certificate)

Digital Publishing Track
(1110 hrs available)

Desktop Publishing Fundamentals (90 hrs)
Graphic Design Applications II (90 hrs)
Desktop Publishing Applications I (90 hrs)
Desktop Publishing Applications II (90 hrs)
Desktop Publishing Applications III (90 hrs)
Printing & Prepress Technology (120 hrs)
Typography (60 hrs)
Graphic Communication Fundamentals (90 hrs)
Digital Publishing Portfolio Production (60 hrs)
Digital Publishing Practicum/Internship (90 hrs)
Digital Publishing Final Project (90 hrs)
Technical English (90 hrs)
Media Ethic Law (30 hrs)
Job Seeking skills (30 hrs) 

Computer Graphic Design Track
(970 hrs available)

Graphic Communications Fundamentals (90 hrs)
Desktop Publish Fundamentals (90 hrs)
Computer Illustration I (90 hrs)
Computer Illustration II (90 hrs)
Graphic Design Application II (90 hrs)
Graphic Design Application III (90 hrs)
Technical Illustration (90 hrs)
Computer Graphics Final Project (90 hrs)
Technical English (90 hrs)
Media ethics and Law (30 hrs)
Job Seeking Skills (30 hrs) 

Multimedia Developer Track
(870 hrs available)

Media and Communication (90 hrs)
Video Project Visualization & Planning (90 hrs)
Video Production I (90 hrs)
Video Production II (90 hrs)
Video Production III (90 hrs)
Lighting for Video (90 hrs)
Audio Capture and Editing (90 hrs)
Multimedia Developer Final Project (90 hrs)
Technical English (90 hrs)
Media Ethics and Law (30 hrs)
Job Seeking Skills (30 hrs) 

3D Modeling and Animation Track
(1380 hrs available)

3D Modeling and Animation I (120 hrs)
3D Modeling and Animation II (90 hrs)
3D Modeling and Animation III(90 hrs)
3D Modeling and Animation IV (90 hrs)
3D Modeling and Animation V (90 hrs)
3D Modeling and Animation VI (90 hrs)
3D Media Animation (90 hrs)
Character design Basics (90 hrs)
Web Design Authoring I (120 hrs)
Web Design Animation (90 hrs)
Video Production I (90 hrs)
Video Production II (90 hrs)
3D Modeling and Animation Final Project (90 hrs)
Technical English (90 hrs)
Media Ethics and Law (30 hrs)
Job Seeking Skills (30 hrs) 

e-Business Track
(900 hrs available)

e-Business Fundamentals (60 hrs)
Marketing Principles (90 hrs)
e-Marketing Principles I (60 hrs)
e-Commerce Multimedia Systems (90 hrs)
e-Business Final Project (90 hrs)
Required Elective hours from any other three tracks (360 hrs)
Technical English (90 hrs)
Media Ethics and Law (30 hrs)
Job Seeking Skills (30 hrs)

 Advisory Team:

• Nathan Allen-Allen Academy
• John Dye-Fluid Studio 
• Jason Steed-Targa Media
• Jeff Greenland-Gold Systems, Inc.
• Chris Allen-Gold Systems, Inc.
• Ron Zamir-Allen Communication Learning Services
• Douglas Sligting-Clover Graphic Design
• Kate Reddy-McKinnon Mulherin
• Jeff Bunker-Avalanche Software
• David Stevens-Carr Printing