This 2024-25 Curriculum Guide is intended as a reference for Fall 2024 registration. The complete 2024-25 Academic Catalog will be finalized on July 1, 2024.
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The Digital Arts Technology (DAT) program provides students with an in-depth understanding of digital media creation and production. The aim of the program is to produce digital media designers for jobs in training, marketing, advertising, web development, broadcasting, audio production, graphic art, production and electronic publishing. Digital artists have become an integral part of the mainstream communications medium; positions in digital media design and development exist in business, industry, government, education, and entertainment.
NOTE: Can be a stand-alone degree or the directed electives allow for completion of one of six certificates embedded into the degree.
- Animation and Motion Graphics
- Audio Production
- Trending Technology in Digital Media
- Digital Graphics for Print and Screen
- Video Production
- Technical Communication
Learning Outcomes:
- Implement efficient time management and organizational practices.
- Effectively communicate and function both independently and as part of a team.
- Develop the ability to adapt and learn quickly.
- Utilize the phases of the project development life cycle to assist in the design, production, editing, and completion of original projects.
- Synthesize and apply the processes involved in transforming a concept to a final product.
- Complete significant projects terminating in deliverable software/media products.
The Digital Arts Technology A.S. degree provides technical experience to students seeking enhanced skills for employment in related areas. Students may enroll full or part-time; and may specialize in one of six areas of concentration earning a certificate and the AS degree. Students transfer to CT State Universities and private 4-year schools in-state, and many out of state universities. Courses in this program require access to the Naugatuck Valley DAT Computer Studio Lab or a student must have a computer with specialized software (including Adobe Creative Cloud, Autodesk’s Maya, Pro-Tools, and others as industry dictates) to take the courses remotely.
DAT program courses are offered in the traditional classroom setting; via live broadcast, allowing students to take the courses remotely.