Program Overview

In this rapidly changing digital age, there is a growing need for skilled people to create digital content for many different types of venues and applications. Entertainment, information and education are increasingly offered through digital formats; advertising and marketing are doing well on the web; casual games are downloaded for play on cell phones and over the Internet.

Careers in digital media include positions such as Graphic Designer, Animator, Game Developer, Game Designer, Web Content Developer, Instructional Designer, and Simulation Designer. MCC’s Digital Media Program offers an associate’s degree as well as three specialty certificates to prepare students with skills needed in this growing industry.

An associate’s degree with a focus in digital media will help students prepare to create interactive content for the web, animations, and simple video games. And while pursuing a degree at MCC, students have the opportunity to apply courses to shorter-term specialty certificates.

For more information, visit: www.mchenry.edu/digitalmedia

The primary purpose of an Associate in Applied Science degree is to prepare students for employment. The AAS degree is not designed specifically for transfer; however, there are opportunities to apply some coursework or the whole degree to a bachelor’s degree program. For more information, see an academic advisor and the department chair.

Digital Media, AAS Sample Semester Plan

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