Digital Arts - Central Pennsylvania College

Digital Arts from Central Pennsylvania College is a Campus Associate Multimedia degree that prepares you for a Communications career. Central Penn Advantages for Digital Arts Majors Develop a professional portfolio Develop an understanding of and proficiency using the most current industry software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, DreamWeaver, QuarkXPress 7, Flash, Premiere and AfterEffects Manipulate photos and use the Panasonic DVX 100B Video Camera -- the exact camera used in all the reality shows as well as the Discovery Channel Design and create web sites, animation, and brochures Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Use new computer equipment including Dual Core Processors Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of drawing and illustrating as it relates to digital media Due to demand, this program starts in Summer and Fall only What kind of work does a Digital Arts graduate do? The personal one-on-one education and cutting-edge technology you experience at Central Penn will prepare you for a good job as a Web designer, visual designer or graphic designer. While a student preparing for your job, you'll design dynamic Web pages for real-world organizations such as M. J. Stylez and the Pennsylvania Opry . Class projects and an internship will help you master desktop publishing, multimedia production, and business organization. Admissions Requirements Applicants entering the Digital Arts Program should possess at least a 2.0 GPA (C average) with recommended preparation or requirements that includes a strong interest in drawing, design, art, computers as well as a desire to create and an ability to work both individually and as part of a team. There is no requirement to purchase a laptop or software to attend classes. Who will I work for? Through the years Central Penn has developed a close working relationship with many companies and organizations across Pennsylvania. As a result, Central Penn interns and graduates find the door open to them at a number of locations. Digital Arts as an Associate Degree Program is a new field of study at Central Penn, combining both the best of the former Multimedia-Internet Production and Graphic Design programs. Nevertheless, research has shown a great demand for such specialists in what the US Department of Labor predicts will be the fastest growing career field in the country until at least 2010. Indeed, the year 2000 saw nearly 53% of all Information Technology and Web related jobs go unfilled, and the future holds promise for very little change. It is indeed a "buyers' market." Wherever you work and whatever your employment goals, expect positions such as: Graphic designer Web designer Visual designer Illustrator Motion picture artist Digital image editor Design director Art director View more details on Central Penn College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Multimedia courses.