Multimedia, Specialized Diploma

Program Overview

Northampton Community College's Multimedia, Specialized Diploma program equips individuals with skills in multimedia production and social media content creation. Through hands-on courses in audio and video post-production, digital photography, and digital audio recording, students develop proficiency in operating multimedia equipment and utilizing various technologies to communicate effectively. The program aims to enhance the skills of those with prior experience in media, computers, or marketing, preparing them for careers as Multimedia Producers or Social Media Content Creators.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Multimedia, Specialized Diploma program at Northampton Community College is a nine-credit course of study designed for individuals with previous experience in media, computers, or marketing who wish to enhance and update their skills in multimedia production and social media content creation.
• Objectives: The program aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to:
• Operate multimedia computers and related audio and video equipment proficiently
• Plan and formulate multimedia and internet productions
• Cultivate creative intelligence and express themselves through multimedia and internet applications
• Utilize various multimedia and web technologies to communicate information, ideas, and emotions to an audience
• Design and implement text, graphics, audio, and video clips for multimedia and internet use

Outline:

• Program Content: The program covers the technical and aesthetic aspects of multimedia content creation, including:
• Audio and video post-production using software such as Final Cut, Premiere, After Effects, and Logic
• Digital photography using Nikon digital cameras
• Digital audio recording using portable digital audio recorders
• Course Schedule: The program consists of three courses:
• CMTH180: Multimedia Production (3 credits)
• CMTH182: Multimedia Graphics & Animation (3 credits)
• CMTH185: Multimedia Video (3 credits)

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Careers:

• Career Potential: Graduates of the program may pursue careers as:
• Multimedia Producers
• Social Media Content Creators