Time-Based Media
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Time-Based Media develops knowledge and skills in the area of time-based media, including but not limited to the production of still and time-based media, media production techniques, compositing, motion graphics, and interactive design. The curriculum is designed to provide the student with an understanding of media and photographic techniques, use of production equipment, media production terminology, media and interactivity applications, and industry practices. This certificate prepares students for employment and upgrades the skills of persons employed in occupational areas such as media production, marketing, publishing, motion graphics, photography, freelance artist designer, and web and interactivity design. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Animation and Time-Based Media is also available.
Details
Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Time-Based Media (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5170
Total credits required
40
Catalog Year
2025-2026
Effective Term
Fall 2025
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
This CCL is designed for individuals who already have a degree or relevant experience in the field or who are currently employed in the field.
What You'll Learn
- Create still, interactive, and time-based images to project specifications demonstrating professional competence in research, planning, production, and presentation.
- Apply critical thinking skills, the design process, and historical and media literacies to solve design problems.
- Analyze narratives and still, interactive, and time-based media to evaluate their effectiveness.
- Apply industry standard tools and research to develop effective time-based media, designs, and workflows.
- Demonstrate professional and collaborative practices.
- Communicate still, interactive, and time-based media solutions that recognize cultural and individual differences.
- Create a portfolio of work that reflects current industry practices.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 28 | |
| 2D Media Design (3) OR | ||
| Digital Arts Studies (3) | 3 | |
| AVC/MMT184 | Digital Animation I | 3 |
| Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 | |
| Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 | |
| Digital Photographic Imaging I | 3 | |
| Drawing I (3) OR | ||
| Life Drawing I (3) | 3 | |
| Multimedia Storytelling (3) OR | ||
| Story Theory for Film, Television and Media (3) OR | ||
| Writing for Online (3) | 3 | |
| Media Productions I (3) OR | ||
| Video Production (3) | 3 | |
| Media Productions II (3) OR | ||
| Digital Video Effects (3) | 3 | |
| Sound Design I (3) OR | ||
| Electronic Music I (3) | 3 | |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 12 | |
| Complete twelve (12) credits from courses not already selected in the Required Courses area. Students may choose from one focus area or from among multiple focus areas according to their occupational needs. | ||
| Photography Focus Area | ||
| Photography I | 3 | |
| Commercial Photography I | 3 | |
| Portrait Photography | 3 | |
| Intermediate Digital Photography | 3 | |
| Digital Photographic Imaging II | 3 | |
| Audio Focus Area | ||
| Audio Production | 3 | |
| Sound Design I | 3 | |
| Electronic Music I | 3 | |
| Electronic Music II | 3 | |
| Studio Music Recording I | 3 | |
| Sound Design II | 3 | |
| Media Production Focus Area | ||
| ART/COM/STO145 | Digital Storybook | 1 |
| AVC/MMT190 | Art of Web Site Design | 3 |
| Advanced Web Presentation Design | 3 | |
| AVC/THO246 | Digital Fabrication | 3 |
| Internet/Web Development Level I | 3 | |
| Advanced Video Production | 3 | |
| Digital Video Effects | 3 | |
| FMP/FMT151 | TV and New Media Production | 3 |
| Motion Graphics Focus Area | ||
| Life Drawing I | 3 | |
| AVC/MMT185 | 3D Modeling for Animation I | 3 |
| Animation and Interactivity | 3 | |
| Cinematography and Directing for 2D/3D Animation | 3 | |
| 3D Character Animation | 3 | |
| Digital Video Effects | 3 | |
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