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Digital Media Professional Photography & Videography Emphasis (AAS)


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The Digital Media AAS degree combines required general education courses, a core of required courses, and two emphasis areas: Graphic Design  and Professional Photography & Videography.

The Digital Media program is offered at Colorado Mountain College at Spring Valley, near Glenwood Springs. Some courses may be available at Colorado Mountain College in Aspen. Some courses may be offered online. Some courses are only offered online. For details consult a Digital Media program advisor.

Students must demonstrate college-level proficiency in composition, reading, and mathematical skills before entering this program. Skills in these areas may affect the sequence of courses in which students can enroll and may also extend the time required to complete this program. See the Academic Placement Methods and Placement Test Options section.

The Isaacson School of Communication, Arts and Media at Colorado Mountain College has many scholarships available. 

This program has equipment costs (camera, storage media, etc.). Contact the Program Director for more information.

Graduates of the program will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Digital Media. Graduates are eligible for direct admission into the Integrated Media (BAS) degree. The BAS degree can be completed in 60 additional credits.

The Isaacson School of Communication, Arts and Media at Colorado Mountain College is devoted to preparing students to be competitive in the rapidly changing fields of photography, digital media, and graphic design. These three fields span the creative process from ideation, visualization, content creation, delivery, and promotion. Our students are working together to tell media-rich stories across integrated media practices.

General Education Requirements


15 Credits

Written Communication


Take 1 course, 3 credits:

Mathematics


Take 1 course, 3-4 credits:

Arts & Humanities


Take 2 courses, 6 credits:

Oral/Presentational


Select one (1) course, 3 credits, from the following courses:

Minimum Hours Required


Minimum Credits Required (60)
Minimum Contact Hours Required (1080)

Add a Bachelors to this Degree!


Boost the professional value of your technical degree and expertise with our Integrated Media (BAS) or Leadership and Management (BAS) degrees.

Our BAS degrees are designed to enhance the value of your Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree by developing the professional skills needed to progress in your chosen technical area.

Learn more.

Note:


State Guaranteed Transfer 

Generally Transferable

Not all programs/courses are available at every campus and may require travel to another campus or access via technology-enabled learning (videoconferencing, hybrid, or online).

 

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