Digital Media Production Certificate

Location(s): University of Maine at Machias

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OVERVIEW OF REQUIREMENTS

Minimum number of credits required to earn certificate: 24

Minimum Cumulative GPA required to earn certificate: 2.0

Other requirements: Students must complete at least 12 credit hours required for this certificate through UM/UMM.

The Digital Media Production certificate program prepares students to develop a variety of production projects in their courses that become part of a professional portfolio. Students will build skills working with digital recording studios, Pro Tools, and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite that supports photography, video editing, graphic design, print design, web design, podcasting and audio editing, among other applications. A required internship (COE 201 for 3 or more credits) provides further professional experience, networking, and references for future employment. This program appeals to New Media Creators from Audio Producers to Podcasters to Filmmakers, as well as those interested in Graphic Design, New Media, Public Relations and Digital Marketing.

Courses:

Complete all of the following:
ART 106 - Art Fundamentals Credits: 3
COE 201 - Cooperative Education I Credits: 1 -12
(COE 201 must be taken for at least 3 credits)
MUL 101 - The Art of Listening to Music: Elements Credits: 3 (was MUS 115)
MUL 104 - Music in Film: 20th Century & Beyond Credits: 3 (was MUS 104)
NMD 101 - Digital Audio Production and Podcasting Credits: 3
NMD 104 - New Media Design Credits: 3 (was CSE 116)
NMD 208 - Digital Video Production Credits: 3 (was VID 101)
Complete one of the following:
ART 119 - Photography Credits: 3 (was ART 219)
ART 213 - Introduction to Graphic Design Credits: 3