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The Multimedia Arts
Professional Certificate

Looking to launch your career in multimedia art and design? The Professional Certificate program equips you with fundamental technical and conceptual skills for this challenging interdisciplinary environment.

Professional Certificate students gain proficiency in the core tools for interactive development: Adobe Photoshop, Flash, and After Effects, and learn to shoot digital video and edit it in Avid or Final Cut Express. You'll learn how to create images, animations, interfaces, and motion graphics for Web-based multimedia.

Hands-on projects focus on essential skills and provide experience in working in a broad range of media. Class assignments include include digital image retouching and compositing, Flash animations and interfaces, scripted and documentary video-making, color and typography studies, flash site development, and motion graphics.

Certificate programs start on a monthly basis. You'll progress through your program in a cohort of up to 30 students. A designated Student Advisor will guide you throughout your program, helping you keep track of course deadlines and complete your program on time. Group progress reports and student work showcases foster peer interaction and inspire you to put your all into every project.

* All prospective students must apply prior to making final Certificate selection and receiving tuition fulfillment options. There are no application fees.
Program Includes:    8 core classes
+ 1 introductory class (optional)
Program Length: The Professional Certificate can be completed in as little as 6 months.
Tuition: $7350 US
Payment and Tuition Options: Get the Details
Enrollment Benefit: Until March 31st, new Certificate students may take advantage of either a tuition reduction or the software needed for their Certificate programs. Get the Details
CEU Value Program: 21
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The Multimedia Arts
Professional Certificate Program

Core Classes:

Students are required to complete 8 courses

Level I: Software
4218 photoshop basics
5500 flash basics
8040 digital video production
6013 intro to multimedia
(Optional theory course for beginner students.)
Level II: Design
4017 color theory
4221 fundamentals of typography
5510 flash web site design
6225 digital video editing I
6010 after effects I

Customize your Program!

The Professional Certificate program list indicates requirements for students starting out in the field of design. Students with prior academic or design experience may be able to substitute a course or courses with alternative course(s) in the same subject area.

(For example, 4240 photoshop advanced could be substituted for 4218 photoshop basics .)

Got a question? Ask an advisor about customizing your program.

more info:

prerequisites | requirements | length | sequence | portfolio review | grading
Notice - March Enrollment Benefits

Until March 31st, new Certificate students may take advantage of either a tuition reduction or the software needed for their Certificate programs.  

TUITION REDUCTIONS:
Reductions of up to $3575 off available on full tuition payments and up to $3025 off on payment plans.

SOFTWARE BUNDLING:
Through March 31st, students enrolling in most Certificate programs will receive all design software required for their classes.

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