Digital Design

Program Description

This program targets enhanced practical experiences in computer generated art and text, graphic design, graphic production, electronic design skills, preparation of electronic layouts and illustrations, and electronic scanning, and development of specialized skills in multimedia presentations. Students build a design portfolio using Adobe Creative Suite.

Program Content

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment in digital publishing positions, such as Information Technology Assistants, Production Assistants, Digital Assistant Designers, Graphic Designers, and Multimedia Designers. This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster.

Certification/Licensure

Certification/Licensure: Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) – Visual Communication with Adobe Photoshop. CTSO: SkillsUSA and/or HOSA are the approved co-curricular career and technical student organizations which provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction by providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.

Articulation

May be available toward credits at Florida public colleges/universities. Speak with a career counselor for more information.

Admission Process

Start Date: August, January
Times: Full-time (day) classes: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Program Length: Full-time 1200 hours – approximately 11 months full-time to complete.

Course Requirements

• OCP A: Information Technology Assistant - 150 hours
• OCP B: Production Assistant - 150 hours
• OCP C: Digital Assistant Designer - 300 hours
• OCP D: Graphic Designer - 300 hours
• OCP E: Media Designer - 300 hours

Location

MTC Main Campus, 6305 State Road 70 East, Bradenton, FL 34203

Financial Aid

Financial aid available depending on student’s eligibility. All pre-admission fees are non-refundable and not covered by Financial Aid. Prices are subject to change.

Tuition, Fees, and Costs

• Estimated Tuition, Lab, and Fees: $5,684.00
• Additional Fees Due Prior To Pre-Admittance Application Fee: $45.00
• Bookstore Textbook(s): $106.00
• Uniform (2 shirts recommended $30ea.): $60.00

Career Outcomes

• Possible Careers And Outlook: Multimedia Artists and Animators, Graphic Designers, Desktop Publishers, Computer User Support Specialists
• Top Local Employers: Freeheart, Minute Man Press, Bigfrog Marina, Proskurina

Job Placement Rate

100%