Cecil College’s Digital Arts and Media Design program offers degrees in Digital Commerce, Simulation and Game Design, and Digital Arts and Media Design with concentrations in graphic design, multimedia, photography, video production, and web design. The program provides hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and prepares students for careers in digital media, e-commerce, and creative technologies.
Program Description
The Digital Arts and Media Design Program at Cecil College is an optimal learning environment for student education in photography, digital imaging, graphic design, web design, video production, animation, gaming and multimedia. The program offers high quality learning experiences in a cooperative learning environment with outstanding faculty and state-of-the-art equipment, studios and labs facilitating career training, successful transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and/or personal development.
For more information about programs in digital arts and media design, visit arts.cecil.edu.
Associate Degree Programs in Digital Arts and Media Design
Animation and Game Design (Associate of Applied Science)
The Animation and Game Design degree provides high quality, hands-on, career education in the areas of interactive, animation, and 3D design. Students will complete the process of developing 2D and 3D animation, visualization, simulation, and interactive experience. The program will prepare students for initial employment, career advancement, and transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
Required Courses & Learning Outcomes
Refer to the college catalog for a list of required courses and learning outcomes for the Animation and Game Design degree program.
Digital Arts and Media Design with Areas of Concentration (Associate of Applied Science)
This program is designed for students seeking initial employment, career advancement, and/or transfer to four-year programs in the fields of graphic and social media design, photography, video production, and web design. Each program concentration is tailored to align with the latest industry-standard equipment, professional practices, and software to help students innovate and succeed in an increasingly competitive environment.
Required Courses & Learning Outcomes
Refer to the college catalog for a list of required courses and learning outcomes for the Digital Arts and Media Design degree program.
Social Media Marketing (Associate of Applied Science)
This program is designed for students seeking initial employment, career advancement, and/or transfer to four-year programs and equips students with basic: accounting, marketing, web design, and multimedia skills required to succeed in Social Media Marketing. Students can explore a variety of aspects of the Social Media environment, such as: digital marketing analytics, search engine optimization, and 3D Printing. Students acquire tools to create, distribute, manage, promote products and services in an online environment
Required Courses & Learning Outcomes
Refer to the college catalog for a list of required courses and learning outcomes for the Social Media Marketing degree program.
Certificate Programs in Digital Arts and Media Design
Animation and Game Design
This certificate provides high quality, hands-on, career education in designing animation and video games for learning, simulations, and gaming. The certificate program courses can be used in satisfying degree requirements.
Required Courses & Learning Outcomes
Refer to the college catalog for a list of required courses and learning outcomes for the Animation and Game Design certificate program.
Graphic Design
This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in print preparation and electronic publishing. Job titles include graphic designer, colorist, scanner operator, digital imager, pre-press technician. The certificate program courses can be used in satisfying degree requirements.
Required Courses & Learning Outcomes
Refer to the college catalog for a list of required courses and learning outcomes for the Graphic Design certificate program.
Professional Photography
This certificate prepares student for initial employment in photography. Job titles include, commercial photographer, portrait photographer, industrial photographer, and photojournalist. The certificate program courses can be used in satisfying degree requirements.
Required Courses & Learning Outcomes
Refer to the college catalog for a list of required courses and learning outcomes for the Professional Photography certificate program.
Social Media Marketing
This certificate equips students with basic accounting, marketing, web design, and multimedia skills required to succeed in Social Media Marketing. Students can explore a variety of aspects of the Social Media Marketing environment, such as digital marketing analytics, search engine optimization, and 3D printing. Students acquire tools to create, distribute, manage, promote and price products and services in an online environment.
Required Courses & Learning Outcomes
Refer to the college catalog for a list of required courses and learning outcomes for the Social Media Marketing certificate program.
Video Production
This certificate provides high quality, hands-on, career education in television, film, documentary and commercial video production. The program helps students prepare for initial employment and career advancement. The certificate program courses can be used in satisfying degree requirements.
Required Courses & Learning Outcomes
Refer to the college catalog for a list of required courses and learning outcomes for the Video Production certificate program.
Web Design and Multimedia
This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in web design and electronic publishing. The certificate program courses can be used in satisfying degree requirements.
Required Courses & Learning Outcomes
Refer to the college catalog for a list of required courses and learning outcomes for the Web Design and Multimedia certificate program.
Admissions & Advising
Cecil College is an open enrollment institution. Get more information, find out how to apply, or meet with an advisor.
Transfer
Whether transferring coursework to Cecil College or transferring your completed degree or certificate to a four-year institution, transfer is a viable option to help meet your educational goals.
Transfer information for Maryland colleges and universities is available through the Articulation System of Maryland (ARTSYS) website at www.artsys.usmd.edu. Additional transfer information can be found on the Transfer Agreements page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a major in Digital Arts and Media Design right for me?
If you have creative instincts, a passion for the arts, an eye for design, and an interest in technology, then a major in digital arts and media design may be just the right fit! Of course, if you love photography, film, web design, animation and gaming that is a great start. You also need determination, a strong work ethic, and good communication skills.
Why major in Digital Arts and Media Design?
Whether you are interested in photography, film, web design, animation or gaming, Cecil College has you covered. Small class sizes and excellent facilities and equipment provide the perfect environment to explore and study digital arts and media design. A rigorous curriculum will prepare you for transfer or career as a digital arts and media design professional. At Cecil College, students acquire the knowledge needed to succeed in any arts-related career.
What can I do with a Digital Arts and Media Design degree?
As a digital arts and media design major, you will refine your creative abilities and learn how to put them to work in the real world. If you follow your artistic and technical passion and work hard, a digital arts and media design degree can lead you to a profitable career in a variety of areas.
What careers can I pursue as a Digital Arts and Media Design major?
Here are a few examples of career paths/job titles:
- Animator
- Art Critic/Writer
- Art Teacher
- Art Director
- Arts Administrator
- Arts Management
- Asset Designer
- Director
- Editor
- Exhibition Coordinator
- Camera Person
- Freelance Photographer or Videographer
- Film Maker
- Game Designer
- Graphic Designer
- Illustrator
- Lab Technician
- Photographer
- Producer
- Videographer
- Web Designer
- Painter
- Storyboard Artist
- Art Instructor
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Faculty
Full-Time Faculty
Daniel Krukosky
Department Chair, Arts & Communications
M.S., Wilmington University
(443) 674-1973
dkrukosky@nullcecil.edu
Jonathan Cone
Assistant Professor of Digital Arts and Media Design
M.F.A., Rochester Institute of Technology
(443) 674-1470
jcone@nullcecil.edu
Mark Donohue
Associate Professor of Art
M.F.A., University of Delaware
(443) 674-1956
mdonohue@nullcecil.edu
Adam Jacono
Assistant Professor of Digital Arts and Media Design
M.F.A., East Carolina University
(443) 674-1450
ajocono@nullcecil.edu
Lauren Vanni
Professor of Art & Art and Design Coordinator
M.F.A., University of Delaware
M.Ed., Arcadia University
(443) 907-1380
lvanni@nullcecil.edu
Adjunct Faculty
Cecil College's adjunct digital arts and media design faculty are working professionals who bring real world experience into the classroom.