Information Technology
Associate of Applied Science • 60 Credit Hours
Multimedia Design is a two-year, multidisciplinary approach to creative problem solving through technical skills, digital tools, and visual communication skills. With a focus on digital media and design, individuals learn to discover, define, develop, and deliver compelling content in a variety of areas, including motion design, animation, 3D arts, and filmmaking to name a few.
If you answer yes to any of these questions, then Multimedia Design may be the right fit for you.
Students learn to combine text, audio, and visual elements with qualities such as rhythm, tension, and time to create compelling and informative content.
Mountwest offers a variety of course delivery options: in-person, live remote, and online. All Multimedia Design program-specific classes are offered with in-person and/or live remote options to better fit students’ learning needs. Classes are recorded and posted to Blackboard for students to access at any time.
The college adheres to an open admission policy which means applications with a high school diploma or GED are eligible for admission. Applicants with neither a high school diploma nor GED may be admitted on a conditional basis.
• Multimedia Designer
• Motion Designer
• Animator
• 3D Artist
• Digital Media Content Creator
• Video Editor/Producer
• Special Effects Artist
• Graphic Designer
Students in the Multimedia Design program learn to observe trends, explore innovation, and apply creative solutions to convey stories, ideas, and messages in the highly competitive field of digital media and design.
The program-specific curriculum includes courses designed to create a comprehensive base of skills needed for the industry, including:
In addition, students can develop niche areas through the exploration of approved electives within Information Technology, and gain knowledge through required, core general education courses. For a complete overview of all the courses, refer to the program curriculum sheet.
