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Field of Interest
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Time-Based Media develops knowledge and skills in the area of time-based media, including but not limited to the production of still and time-based media, media production techniques, compositing, motion graphics, and interactive design. The curriculum is designed to provide the student with an understanding of media and photographic techniques, use of production equipment, media production terminology, media and interactivity applications, and industry practices. This certificate prepares students for employment and upgrades the skills of persons employed in occupational areas such as media production, marketing, publishing, motion graphics, photography, freelance artist designer, and web and interactivity design. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Animation and Time-Based Media is also available.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Type
- Certificate of Completion (CCL)
- Academic Plan
- Time-Based Media (CER)
- Academic Plan Code
- 5170
- Total Credits Required
- 40
- Catalog Year
- 2024-2025
- Effective Term
- Fall 2024
- Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
This CCL is designed for individuals who already have a degree or relevant experience in the field or who are currently employed in the field.
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Create still, interactive, and time-based images to project specifications demonstrating professional competence in research, planning, production, and presentation.
- Apply critical thinking skills, the design process, and historical and media literacies to solve design problems.
- Analyze narratives and still, interactive, and time-based media to evaluate their effectiveness.
- Apply industry standard tools and research to develop effective time-based media, designs, and workflows.
- Demonstrate professional and collaborative practices.
- Communicate still, interactive, and time-based media solutions that recognize cultural and individual differences.
- Create a portfolio of work that reflects current industry practices.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Film and Video Editors
$58,817 Show expanded career information for Film and Video Editors
Graphic Designers
$47,702 Show expanded career information for Graphic Designers
Photographers
$47,370 Show expanded career information for Photographers
Special Effects Artists and Animators
$58,835 Show expanded career information for Special Effects Artists and Animators
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC177 | Digital Photographic Imaging I | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 | |||
| ART111 or ART116 |
Drawing I or Life Drawing I | 3 | |||
| AVC142 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 | |||
| AVC150 or FMT121 or JRN203 |
Multimedia Storytelling or Story Theory for Film, Television and Media or Writing for Online Media | HU or None or None | 3 | ||
| MUC191 or MUC122 |
Electronic Music I or Sound Design I | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC/MMT184 | Digital Animation I | 3 | |||
| AVC169 or AVC178 |
2D Media Design or Digital Arts Studies | 3 | |||
| AVC202 or FMP108 |
Media Productions I or Video Production | Select FMP108 if choosing FMP215 in Term 3. | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC279 or FMP215 |
Media Productions II or Digital Video Effects | FMP215 requires completion of FMP108. | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC177 | Digital Photographic Imaging I | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 | |||
| ART111 or ART116 |
Drawing I or Life Drawing I | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC169 or AVC178 |
2D Media Design or Digital Arts Studies | 3 | |||
| AVC/MMT184 | Digital Animation I | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC142 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 | |||
| AVC202 or FMP108 |
Media Productions I or Video Production | Select FMP108 if choosing FMP215 in Term 4. | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC150 or FMT121 or JRN203 |
Multimedia Storytelling or Story Theory for Film, Television and Media or Writing for Online Media | HU or None or None | 3 | ||
| AVC279 or FMP215 |
Media Productions II or Digital Video Effects | FMP215 requires completion of FMP108. | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC191 or MUC122 |
Electronic Music I or Sound Design I | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 7
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Restricted Electives
Complete twelve (12) credits from courses not already selected in the Required Courses area. Students may choose from one emphasis or from among multiple emphasis areas according to their occupational needs.
Photography Emphasis
ART131 Photography I 3
ART138 Commercial Photography I 3
ART140 Portrait Photography 3
ART143 Intermediate Digital Photography 3
ART270 Digital Photographic Imaging II 3
Audio Emphasis
FMP114 Audio Production 3
MTC191 Electronic Music I 3
MTC192 Electronic Music II 3
MUC122 Sound Design I 3
MUC195 Studio Music Recording I 3
MUC222 Sound Design II 3
Media Production Emphasis
ART/COM/STO145 Digital Storybook 1
ART/MMT190 Art of Web Site Design 3
ART192 Advanced Web Presentation Design 3
ART/THP246 Digital Fabrication 3
CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I 3
FMP204 Advanced Video Production 3
FMP215 Digital Video Effects 3
FMT151 TV and New Media Production 3
Motion Graphics Emphasis
ART116 Life Drawing I 3
ART174 Electronic Color Principles 1
ART/MMT185 3D Modeling for Animation I 3
ART200 Animation and Interactivity 3
ART240 Cinematography and Directing for 2D/3D Animation 3
ART273AC Special Topics: Multimedia Arts 3
ART287 3D Character Animation 3
FMP215 Digital Video Effects 3
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=187443).
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Time-Based Media