Digital Media Arts certificate prepares students for work in the fields of
digital media design and production. The curriculum includes 6 required course and 1 elective.
Required Courses
ART 112: Introduction to Digital Arts
Studio introduction to digital technology and its applications to the
production of visual art. Emphasis will also be placed on developing
an aesthetic criteria for evaluation.
ART 115: Introduction to 2-D Design
Basic two-dimensional designs, concepts, elements and principles of
organization.
ART 202: Digital Imaging
A studio course in digital imaging concepts and techniques including
image capture, manipulation, and output. Emphasis will also be placed
on developing an aesthetic criterion for evaluation.
ART 209: Image in Motion Studio
A studio course in digital video production that provides students with the
basic theory, practice, and techniques for digital video with sequential
digitized imagery and synchronized sound.
ART 293: Internship or Practicum in Digital Arts
Provides supervised work experience in multimedia production. This
course enables students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in
the classroom to the work environment.
ART 294: Practicum in Digital Arts
This practicum provides a supervised work experience environment
where advanced students in the DMA program can engage in real
production activity. Course enables students to apply the knowledge and
skills acquired in the classroom to the work environment.
Completion of either ART 293 or 294 will satisfy the requirements for the certificate.
ENT 120: Starting a Small Business
This course is a practical approach to planning and starting a business
in Hawai’i. The student will prepare a comprehensive business plan.
Topics covered are market analysis, site selection, suppliers, product
and price mix, transportation, advertising and promotion, record keeping,
and financial statements.
Elective Courses:
Art 107D: Introduction to Digital Photography
An introduction to digital photography. Students will learn basic camera
techniques and how to convert their images to digital ones. Will provide
the student with basic aesthetic principles as well as an extensive
range of practical photographic techniques needed for entry into the
photographic workplace and/or for artistic expression. It provides
experience in traditional and contemporary photographic techniques
for Art and Multimedia Design.
Art 120: Intro to Typography
Explores letterforms and word compositions in the context of designing
with type. Projects and lectures include traditional terms and
classifications through contemporary digital typesetting technology.
Art 125: Intro to Graphic Design
Introduces various ways of organizing visual elements in page design
and examines the conceptual meaning of text and image in combination.
Structural systems such as grids; modules; and the design principles
of emphasis, balance, rhythm, scale and unity are used to organize
visual information. Photographs, illustrations and text are integrated
using page layout software.
Art 126: 3D Computer Graphics
Provides introductory studio experience in 3D computer graphic
concepts with MAYA. Emphasis will also be placed on developing an
aesthetic criterion for evaluation.
Art 159: History of Communication Design
A chronological survey of design and media art history with an emphasis
on work from the Victorian Period through the present. International,
political, social, and technological issues are addressed in relationship
to visual arts and design disciplines. A studio component integrates
research with design projects.
Art 212: Digital Animation
Studio experience in digital animation concepts. Emphasis will also
be placed on developing an aesthetic criterion for evaluation.
Art 225: Graphic Design II
An intermediate graphic design class which focuses on the refinement
of design skills as tools for effective visual communication. It aims to
further develop the awareness and investigation of the forms, techniques,
and concepts of graphic design. May be repeated for credit,
up to 6 credits.
Art 226: 3D Computer Graphics II
Provides intermediate studio experience in 3D computer graphics
concepts with Autodesk MAYA. Builds upon knowledge learned in Art
126 (3D Computer Graphics I) and applies that knowledge to learn more
advanced 3D animation techniques. Emphasis placed on developing
an aesthetic criterion for evaluation.
Art 238: Interface Design
Explores the design and programming of audience specific interfaces.
Students learn basic programming and screen design skills in combination
with basic Web page production technique. May be repeated for
credit, up to 6 credits.
Art 246: 3D Computer Graphics III
Provides advanced studio experience in 3D computer graphics concepts
with Autodesk MAYA. Builds upon the knowledge learned in Art
226 (3D Computer Graphics II) and applies that knowledge to learn
more advanced 3D animation techniques. Emphasis will also be placed
on developing an aesthetic criteria for evaluation.
Art 248: Digital Post-Production
A course on the theory and art of video and audio sound design and
editing for various output formats. Emphasis will also be placed on
developing aesthetic criteria for evaluation purposes.
Art 249: Interface Design II
Builds upon interface design skills learned in Art 238. Students plan,
design, and build web sites and audience specific interfaces for the
Internet on a more comprehensive level. Students create their own
original web assets: e.g. images, drawings, audio, video, animations,
and other elements. Technical emphasis placed on learning Dynamic
Hyper Text Markup Language (DHTML) and Cascading Style Sheets
(CCS).
Art 257: Motion Graphic Design
Course introduces projects that incorporate typography, shape, and
image within time-based presentations. Students will creatively employ
and integrate the elements of time, sound, motion, typographic effects,
layering, and transition to focus on interactive and sequential organization
of information.
Art 259: Narrative Game Design
Introduction to the process of designing interactive narrative computer
games. Emphasis will be placed on developing an aesthetic criterion
for evaluation purposes.
Art 295: Design Portfolio
Guides students through the process of compiling their work into a
professional design portfolio. Students will devise a strategy to focus
their work to best market their skills through an interactive portfolio,
hard copy portfolio materials, and a resume and business card in a
unified presentation. Free-lance and contracting issues will be covered
to better prepare students for entry into the job market and a review
of submitting portfolios for university/college transfer.
Art 296: Demo Reel Development
Guides students through the process of compiling their work onto a
demo reel that is representative of student interest, strength, and skill
for entry into Digital Video and multimedia fields, professional schools,
or baccalaureate institutions. Students will devise a strategy to best
edit, package, and market their videos which could include tape, DVD,
interactive portfolio, a hard copy portfolio, and resume.