Digital Content Creation
Degree
Certificate (Eligible for federal aid as a stand-alone certificate or if combined with AS degree)
Overview
Digital content impacts our lives every day and the digital media creation industry is among the fastest growing industries in the world. This rapidly increasing demand for digital content creation and management offers an exciting opportunity for those interested in content creation. Our certificate focuses on developing digital content in the form of graphic design, photography, video and audio production, web and mobile media, writing, portfolio development, and more using content creation tools and equipment.
Career Opportunities
One of the advantages of this certificate is that the subject matter and training in the program fits the desires of employers in today’s market place. Students who successfully complete the certificate will be better qualified to seek positions in many industries by either furthering their education or applying directly into the workplace. Career paths may include:
- Content Manager
- Technical Writer
- Graphic Designer
- Video Production Specialist
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, successful graduates will be able to:
- Identify the best practices of content creation and explain their importance
- Summarize the essential processes for personal, industry, and mass communication
- Create content applicable for multiple distribution channels and compare delivery methods
- Analyze existing content and critically consider its effectiveness
- Differentiate between new and existing communication tools and create appropriate messaging strategies
- Apply for content creation employment positions with a competitive soft and technical skillset
- Express their values and beliefs in an emotionally impactful manner
Course Requirements
Students are responsible to examine the course description of each course listed below for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.
Certificate Core Courses
| DCC 180 | Fundamentals of Content Creation | 3 credits |
| DCC 220 | Writing Digital Content | 3 credits |
| DCC 240 | Photography & Graphic Design | 3 credits |
| DCC 260 | Audio Production | 3 credits |
| DCC 280 | Video Production | 3 credits |
| DCC 296 | Portfolio Projects Capstone | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Total Credit Hours: 18
Badge: A badge is an online, third-party industry training or certification. The preferred certification is free - Hubspot's Content Marketing Certification.
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Depending upon preparatory courses required, additional semesters may be required to complete the program.
First Semester
| DCC 180 | Fundamentals of Content Creation | 3 credits |
| Badge | Industry training or certification | 0 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Second Semester
| DCC 220 | Writing Digital Content | 3 credits |
| DCC 240 | Photography & Graphic Design | 3 credits |
| DCC 260 | Audio Production | 3 credits |
| DCC 280 | Video Production | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Third Semester
| DCC 296 | Portfolio Projects Capstone | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 18
Graduation Requirements
- Minimum of 18 total semester credit hours as outlined.
- Badge completed and verified by program assistants.
- Grade of B or higher in all core courses.
- Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.