+ Associate of Applied Business in Visual
Media Technology
Lisa
A. Kidd. M.Ed., program director
The
Visual Media Technology Program offers practical
and theoretical instruction for students interested
in the print and multimedia industries. As electronic
media in business and industry continues to
grow, so will employment opportunities within
these fields. Creative talents are exercised
through extensive hands-on computer laboratory
experiences and supplemented with theoretical
lectures. The Visual Media Technology program
offers two majors in the degree program: Interactive
Media and Print Media. After successful completion
of the Associate of Applied Business in Visual
Media Technology, students may continue their
education at BGSU Firelands by pursuing the
Bachelor of Science in Technology with a major
in Visual Communication Technology. This degree
is granted through the College of Technology.
Interactive
Media major
— click 
for 2009-2010 course requirements
The Interactive Media major allows students
the opportunity to study a number of different
types of media, including multimedia and web
design, digital imaging, photography, and video
editing. The Interactive Media major embraces
traditional aspects of communication such as
written and visual communication while at the
same time providing instruction in the implementation
of new media technologies. Career opportunities
for graduates include job titles such as imaging
specialist, multimedia/web designer, interactive
digital designer/specialist, graphic designer,
videographer, photographer, and project manager.
Learning
Outcomes
Graduates
from the program will possess the following
knowledge and skills:
- Proficiency
in written, verbal, and non-verbal presentation
and communication skills;
- Proficiency
in media design, including multimedia and
web design and implementation, graphics production,
and computer presentation skills;
- Proficiency
in industry-standard communication and imaging
software tools;
- Knowledge
of team-building skills and demonstrated proficiency
at teamwork within a business environment.
Print
Media major —
click
for 2009-2010 course requirements
Print media is everywhere. Newspapers, directories,
magazines, newspaper inserts, catalogs, and
business forms are encountered every day in
our professional and personal pursuits. The
Print Media major provides an understanding
of the processes used in the design, preparation,
and printing of product. Graduates will be prepared
for employment in pre-production processes such
as page layout and graphic design. In addition,
students will be employable as press operators
and, with experience, may advance to front-line
supervision. Graduates may also be employed
in jobs related to the sale of printing equipment
and supplies.
Learning
Outcomes
Graduates
from the program will possess the following
knowledge and skills:
- Proficiency
in written, verbal, and non-verbal presentation
and communication skills;
- Proficiency
in different print processes, including offset
and screen printing;
- Proficiency
in the pre-production process, including page
layout, desktop publishing, graphic design,
and color management;
- Proficiency
in industry-standard page layout software
tools;
- Knowledge
of team-building skills and demonstrated proficiency
at teamwork within a business and industry
environment.
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