New Media Arts
NMA Website
For the most up-to-date NMA program information, including NMA program details such as NMA faculty bios and links to NMA on social media, be sure to visit the Kapiʻolani CC New Media Arts program website.
Special Admissions
Program application materials including official transcripts, portfolios, and essays must be received by April 1 for fall semester admission. Grade reports for spring courses are due May 30.
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Program Overview
The New Media Arts (NMA) program is a two year AS degree program located at Kapi‘olani Community College (Kapiʻolani CC) in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. The NMA mission is to prepare students for employment in the fields of interface design and animation.
Contact Information
- NMA Counselor: Steve Harris (808) 734-9510
Degree & Certificates
Associate in Science – New Media Arts with a specialization in Animation (72-77 credits)
The Associate in Science degree, New Media Arts with a specialization in Animation, prepares students for careers in 3D computer animation, video game development, and emerging industries employing 3D computer graphics. The program is intended to serve professionals updating and refining their job skills and students preparing for a career in animation. The program integrates classroom instruction with hands-on production experience in a learning environment that encourages the collaborative process inherent in professional practice. The Associate in Science degree, New Media Arts with a specialization in Animation, will introduce students to the field of 3D computer animation, exploring the complex interplay of theory, aesthetics, technology, and production methodologies.
Associate in Science – New Media Arts with a specialization in Interface Design (69-74 credits)
The Associate in Science degree, New Media Arts with a specialization in Interface Design, prepares students for careers as interface designers with a focus on web design. Interface Design course topics include graphic design, web design, front-end interface programming, typography, graphic symbolism, digital multimedia, and motion graphic design. Additional courses include digital imaging, design history and portfolio development. The program is intended to serve students preparing for a career in interface design and professionals updating and refining their job skills. The program integrates classroom instruction with hands-on production skills in a learning environment that encourages the full design process for interface design as dictated by the industry and utilized in the field. The Associate in Science degree, New Media Arts with a specialization in Interface Design, will introduce students to the theory, technology, aesthetics, business, and production process of interface design.
Program Information
Potential Careers and Employers
- Animation Careers: 3D Modeler, Animator, Character Rigger, Storyboard Artist, Concept Artist, Texture Artist, Compositing Artist, Digital Painter, VFX Artist.
- Interface Design Careers: Web Designer, Front-end Web Developer, Information Architect (IA), User Interface Designer (UI), User Experience Designer (UX), Print Designer.
“This program gave me the chance to learn the latest software as well as techniques for use in the industry and to pursue an education in a field I was interested in.”
Jesse Ho‘okano, Student, Kapi‘olani Community College