Digital Arts Technology: Trending Technology in Digital Media Certificate

Program code: DATX-CC-TRD

Location: Naugatuck Valley

Program Description

Students who complete the certificate in Trending Technology in Digital Media will be able to design webpages and media assets for use in advertising, marketing, business and media industries. Certificate credits are designed for individuals who have already earned advanced degrees and are looking for skill-enhancement opportunities; seeking the Digital Arts Technology degree program and for transfer to BA/ BS programs at other colleges.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate efficient time management and organizational practices.
  2. Practice effective communication both independently and as part of a team.
  3. Recognize and use product development phases and timelines that will facilitate the project development cycle.
  4. Develop and produce accessibility-compliant user interfaces.
  5. Produce interactive content for multiple digital and social media platforms simultaneously.
  6. Complete significant projects resulting in a robust portfolio.

Courses in this program require access to a computer studio label or a student must have a computer with specialized software (including Adobe Creative Cloud and others as industry dictates) to take the FLEX courses.

Certificate Requirements

Required Courses
BMKT 2010Principles of Marketing3
or BMKT 2160 Digital Marketing
COMM 1010Introduction to Mass Communication3
DAT 1111Foundations of Web Development3
DAT 1221Digital Layout3
DAT 1125Interactive Media Design3
or DAT 2145 Programming for the Arts
DAT 2131Multi-platform Web Development3
Total Credits18