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Digital Media Design

Do you like art? Do you like creating new designs? In Digital Media Design we do both. 

Students at Northwest Tech Center use Digital Media Equipment
Students at Northwest Tech Center use Digital Media Equipment

Our program is all about learning the skills necessary to pursue a career in the graphic design field. Students will learn how to create motion graphics, portrait and product photography, videography, video and photo editing, animation, web design, logo design, and public speaking/presentation skills.

Upon graduation, employment opportunities include:

  • Art Director
  • Creative Director
  • Drafter
  • Film and Video Editor
  • Graphic Designer
  • Industrial/Product Designer
  • Marketing Manager
  • Multimedia Artist/Animator
  • Technical Writer
  • Web Designer

If you want to pursue a career in graphic design you typically will need, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree. The job market is highly competitive and are more often located in cities than in rural areas.

Our Digital Media Design program allows students to sharpen their creativity skills and gain real world experiences. After two years, students have more experience to catapult them to whatever job they apply for.

Integrated Academic Credits Available: 1 credit of Math, 1 credit of Science and 1 credit of ELA over the course of the two-year curriculum.

Industry Certification/Concurrent Enrollment Credit Options: Students can earn several industry certifications in Adobe upon completion of this program.

College Agreements: Bryant and Stratton, SUNY Canton, SUNY Cobleskill, Fulton Montgomery Community College, and Mohawk Valley Community College.

College Majors/Career Opportunities in this Field: Graphic Design, Photography, Communications, Animation, Advertising Design and Layout, Web Design, Multimedia Artist, Game Artist, Marketing and Advertising, Video Production, Publishing, and Television, Film, Radio, Social and Print Media.