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Multimedia Arts

Develop your skills and creative confidence while earning certifications in industry-standard software packages. 

Learners in this pathway will have the option of choosing from two tracks: Graphic Design or Audio Production.  Students will explore a range of multimedia software applications and develop basic multimedia skills.  Students registering for the Graphic Design courses will be learning the Adobe suite of products while working towards the Multimedia & Graphic Design Certificate from Front Range Community College.  Audio Production students will be learning the fundamentals of editing and producing audio content using the Ableton software. 

Graphic Design:

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*Multimedia & Graphic Design is a half-day pathway and does not require any previous experience.  Click here to request Multimedia & Graphic Design in your '22-'23 class schedule.

Develop your skills and creative confidence while earning certifications in industry-standard software packages! Learners in this pathway will complete a 15-credit certificate in Fundamentals of Multimedia Technology.

Students will explore a range of multimedia software applications and develop basic multimedia skills. Students may opt to complete this pathway with an honors designation. All courses in this pathway apply directly toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Graphic Design from FRCC. 

This pathway is new for 2021-2022 and will run all year. Students will earn up to 15 concurrent enrollment credits at FRCC and, in addition to earning a FRCC Certificate in Fundamentals of Multimedia Tech, they have the option of sitting for their certifications in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

Click here to download a printable one-pager!

Click here to contact Lisa Myklak for more information about Multimedia and Graphic Design.

Audio Production:

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*Audio Production & Management is a half-day pathway and does not require any previous experience.  Click here to request Audio Production in your '22-'23 class schedule.

Interested in audio engineering, podcast production, or sound mixing? Come join a community of audio enthusiasts and take a deep dive into the inner workings of the audio industry.

Learners in the Audio Production & Management Pathway will develop technical skills with an emphasis on production. Learners will be able to explore potential audio production careers such as audio for radio and television broadcasting, audio for video and film, audio for animation and game design, music production and live sound, and additional entrepreneurial opportunities and skill sets.

Creators would be prepared to earn their Ableton certification.

Click here to download a printable one-pager!

Click here to contact Tim Hanauer for more information on the Audio Production & Management Pathway.

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop (Graphic Design)

Credits:
5
Course Description

This course oncentrates on the high-end capabilities of Adobe Photoshop as an illustration, design and photo retouching tool. Students explore a wide range of selection and manipulation techniques that can be applied to photos, graphics and videos. Course competencies and outline follow those set out by the Adobe Certified Associate exam in Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop.

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Print Media (Graphic Design)

Credits:
5
Course Description

Students demonstrate their understanding of a variety of programs and occupations in print media using digital tools that are widely available in professional publication work. Focus is on producing content for reader-oriented publications. Instruction will be paired with hands-on lab experiences in community reporting, both verbal and visual.  

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Capstone: Multimedia Arts (Graphic Design)

Credits:
5
Course Description

This course allows for individualized, advanced, and/or cumulative work using the skills students accumulated through the Multimedia Arts pathway.  The work will be individualized to the student within graphic design to allow for specialized study. It may include problem-/project-based learning or preparation for industry certification. The specific content and course design is determined by the instructor, in collaboration with the individual student.

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Foundations of Design, Multimedia Arts, & Digital Communications (Audio Production)

Credits:
5
Course Description

Students are introduced to the variety of programs and occupations in the arts, audio/video technology, and communications systems. Within this context, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities in this cluster and the knowledge, skills, and educational requirements for those opportunities.

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