Digital Media Technology - Associate Degree

Requirements for Program Entry

• Apply at www.nwtc.edu/apply
• Submit high school, GED, or HSED transcripts and college transcripts (if applicable) to transcripts@nwtc.edu
• Tip! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step. Have questions? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start@nwtc.edu or 920-498-5444.

Employment Potential

Program graduates may work in this evolving Digital Media Technology field, and will be needed by the media industry, as designers, developers, and technicians. For example, they will be hired or contracted as media creators and designers for video, interactive media, websites, and some will be New Media entrepreneurs expanding applications for the media arts in the 21st century.

• A graduate of this program will have the potential for employment in the following areas:
• Digital Media Operator: develops multi-functional digital content for commercial, educational, and entertainment establishments. Researches and analyzes digital media utilization and functionality. Reviews digital media trends and effectiveness in marketing, advertising, training, creative services, and communications fields.
• Motion Graphic Artist: performs detailed graphic compositing for broadcast, web, DVDs and mobile devices. Coordinates production of static and motion visuals and presentations for business, training, recreational and other applications.
• Video Editor: assists post-production department by performing asset management and non-linear video editing duties. Performs script-based synchronization of audio, video, special effects, titles and graphics.
• Multimedia Production Assistant: assists in production, from concept through postproduction, of digital media client-based projects. Operational workflow duties include assisting with concept planning, storyboarding, scriptwriting, production, editing, and delivery.
• Freelance Digital Media Producer: initiates entrepreneurial work with self-established client base. Acts as a full-service digital media content creator and consultant. Provides customer with promotional, training, communication and other content for internal and external delivery methods and mediums.

Employment opportunities with additional education

• Digital Media Operations Specialist
• Internet Broadcaster
• Sound Recordist/Editor
• Video Production Coordinator
• Videographer
• Video Department Manager

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Accreditation

Programs in the College of Business at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. ACBSP's accreditation process follows the Baldrige model. The accreditation focuses on recognizing teaching excellence, determining student learning outcomes, and a continuous improvement model. ACBSP’s student-centered teaching and learning approach, which is measured and analyzed for quality, ensures that students gain the right skills from their educational investment. Institutions with programs accredited by ACBSP are committed to continuous improvement that ensures their business program will give students the skills employers want.

ACBSP - World Headquarters

11520 West 119th Street

Overland Park, KS 66213

Phone: (913) 339-9356

www.acbsp.org

Study Abroad Opportunities

The International Programs staff continually seeks opportunities for students to travel abroad for educational experiences that may be offered in association with program courses.

Learn more about upcoming study abroad opportunities.