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Multimedia Technology

Front Range Community College offers multimedia, web, and graphic design programs to prepare you for positions throughout the visual communications industry. You'll gain the knowledge, skills and practical experience in graphic design and multimedia software necessary for success in the workforce as an entry level designer/producer. These digital media degrees and certificates give you the foundation to work in a variety of settings, including: traditional advertising agencies, design agencies, video production companies, and web production companies.

Choose from four digital media degrees or multiple shorter-term, specialized certificates.

Graphic Design Degree

A.A.S. in Graphic Design

60 credits
(4 semesters)

The Graphic Design degree program focuses on the traditional aspects of graphic design and print materials, including digital illustrations, photography, and dynamic page layouts. You'll learn how to use industry-standard design software and learn about typography, images, and the creative process involved in designing graphics that clearly present information.

Graphic Design degree: See required courses and descriptions.

Offered at Boulder County, Larimer, and Westminster Campuses

Digital Animation Degree

A.A.S. in Digital Animation

60 credits
(4 semesters)

The Digital Animation degree focuses on basic design concepts, basic and advanced drawing techniques, storyboarding, and 3D animation technology. It also includes a series of art courses to give you a solid foundation in graphic design.

Digital Animation degree: See required courses and descriptions.

Offered at Westminster Campus only

Web Design Degree

A.A.S. in Web Design

60 credits
(4 semesters)

This Web Design degree focuses on web and multimedia design, including web design, web programming, web animation, and video editing. You'll learn how to use industry-standard design software and learn about typography, images, and the creative process involved in designing web pages that clearly present information.

Web Design degree: See required courses and descriptions.

Offered at Boulder County and Westminster Campuses

Video Production & Editing Degree

A.A.S. in Video Production & Editing

60 credits
(4 semesters)

This digital media degree focuses on video editing for television and commercial applications, production of interactive CDs, and original video production.

Video Production & Editing degree: See required courses and descriptions.

Offered at Boulder County and Westminster Campuses

Digital Media Certificates

Digital Animation

30 credits
(2 semesters)

This certificate program prepares you for entry-level positions dealing with the production of interactive presentations, medical illustration, gaming, web animation, and cartooning.

Digital Animation certificate: See required courses and descriptions.

Offered at Westminster campus only

Digital Imaging

30 credits
(2 semesters)

This certificate program prepares you for entry-level positions in digital photo labs, newspaper photo departments, and graphic design production.

Digital Imaging certificate: See required courses and descriptions.

Offered at Larimer and Westminster campuses only

Fundamentals in Multimedia Technology

15 credits
(1 semesters)

This certificate provides a basic overview of the field and teaches basic multimedia skills. To enhance skills, we recommend you pursue an additional certificate and/or an AAS degree in Digital Animation, Graphic Design, Video Production and Editing, or Web Design.

Fundamentals in Multimedia Technology certificate: See required courses and descriptions.

Offered at Boulder County, Larimer, Westminster campuses and Online.

Multimedia

30 credits
(2 semesters)

This certificate program prepares you for entry-level work as a generalist in digital media.

Multimedia certificate: See required courses and descriptions.

Offered at Boulder County, Larimer and Westminster campuses

Graphic Design

30 credits
(2 semesters)

This certificate program prepares you for entry-level positions in digital and graphics firms.

Graphic Design certificate: See required courses and descriptions.

Offered at Boulder County, Larimer and Westminster campuses

Video Production & Editing

30 credits
(2 semesters)

This certificate program prepares you for entry-level positions in companies involved in video production, editing, and designing.

Video Production & Editing certificate: See required courses and descriptions.

Offered at Boulder County and Westminster campuses only

Web Design

30 credits
(2 semesters)

This certificate program prepares you for entry-level positions with companies involved in web design. You'll learn current web coding languages and techniques and create a website.
See a student-produced site.

Web Design certificate: See required courses and descriptions.

Offered at Boulder County and Westminster campuses only

What You Will Learn

Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a knowledge of current design and multimedia software applications through a variety of skill-based activities
  2. Create digital designs that demonstrate design principles and processes for multimedia output.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of multimedia design as it applies to visual communication and target audience analysis.
  4. Generate graphics that emphasize effective visual communication.
  5. Design for Web that utilizes design principles, organizational and navigational planning.
  6. Be able to discuss, analyze and utilize hardware and software for multimedia.

Transfer Options

If you intend to transfer into a graphic design-related major at a four-year college or university, consult your FRCC faculty advisor.

State-of-the-Art Digital Media Facilities

In our multimedia, web, and graphic design programs, you'll work with the latest design software (including the Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, and Cinema 4D) in our state-of-the-art labs, gaining practical experience that you’ll use in the industry. Students at the Boulder County Campus run a graphic design agency, while students at the Westminster Campus show their work at a Student Video Expo each year.

The instructors in the Multimedia Technology Program have won at film festivals, earned Emmy, Clio, and other awards, and have a breadth of professional experience.

Multimedia Jobs & Salaries

Jobs Entry Average Experienced
Graphic Designers $38,482 $59,963
 $70,703
Web Developers $46,912 $79,754 $96,175
Special Effects Artists & Animators $52,188 $76,556 $88,740
Film & Video Editors $32,536 $60,203 $74,037

Colorado Labor Market Information (2021)

 

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