The Basic Certificate in Digital Multimedia Design is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the field of interactive and multimedia design. Students will learn the necessary skills, both technically and aesthetically, to create digital multimedia presentations for CD’s, DVD’s, video, or web pages.

Related Degrees and Certificates

• Digital Multimedia Design, Basic Certificate
• Digital Multimedia Design, Advanced Certificate
• Digital Multimedia Design, Associate in Applied Science

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Program Core
ART 176	Graphics Design I	3
DMD 130	Principles of Design and Development for Digital Media	3
DMD 131	Beg Multimedia Design & Dev	3
DMD 168	Computer Art I	3
DMD 231	Intermediate Multimedia Design & Development	3
DMD 233	Advanced Multimedia Design & Development	3
Total Hours		18

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Digital Multimedia Design. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn a Basic Certificate (BC) in Digital Multimedia Design.

Semester-by Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Hours
DMD 130	Principles of Design and Development for Digital Media	3
DMD 168	Computer Art I	3
	Hours	6
Semester 2
DMD 131	Beg Multimedia Design & Dev	3
ART 176	Graphics Design I	3
	Hours	6
Semester 3
DMD 231	Intermediate Multimedia Design & Development	3
	Hours	3
Semester 4
DMD 233	Advanced Multimedia Design & Development	3
	Hours	3
	Total Hours	18

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Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Special Effects Artists and Animators

Job Description

Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

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Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$28,990
Median 50th Percentile	$56,955
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$134,594

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$14
Median 50th Percentile	$27
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$65

Annual Job Openings

74 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program	% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less	5.53%
A certificate	0.00%
Some college	39.68%
An Associate degree	1.70%
A Bachelor's degree	52.75%
A Master's or Professional degree	0.34%
A Doctoral degree or more	0.00%

53.09% continue their education beyond an associate degree