Create, design, and produce interactive multimedia products and services for a wide range of career fields such as business, training, entertainment, communications, and marketing. Traditional art courses, such as drawing and photography, complement the courses in digital design and website development.

DegreeAssociate of Technical Study (A.T.S.)

Two-year full-time degree schedule; unique course of study combining courses at the Ohio State University and MTC; includes a mixture of business, design, communications, and technology courses; program can be completed on a part-time basis. Students may take designated courses from The Ohio State University Marion (OSUM) regional campus; courses offered at OSUM incur a $95 additional cost per course.

Careers

• Audio/Visual Specialist
• Imaging Specialist
• Internet Development Specialist
• Instructional Designer
• Media Designer
• Multimedia Programmer
• Multimedia Technician
• Web Development Programmer
• Video Specialist
• Web Designer
• Web Site Developer

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

What am I expected to learn?

• demonstrate a knowledge of, and appreciation for, visual arts
• explain computer operating systems, data back-up procedures, and basic networking concepts
• evaluate and effectively use Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, the Adobe Creative suite, and  other programs related to interactive media
• develop, design, and maintain Web pages, Web applications, and Web sites
• effectively utilize hardware, software, and cameras to create photographs, and video/audio productions
• use a software development tool (such as Visual Basic, ASP.NET, or other scripting tools) to develop a software application
• demonstrate an understanding of business processes, business project planning, and basic business concepts
• evaluate and utilize marketing strategies

Admission

1. MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee, as well as a separate program application.
2. High school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable); ACT scores are encouraged.
3. Successful completion of the Basic Skills Assessment ACT or COMPASS and Technology Skills Test (TST) is required.  Or, students may complete College Foundation courses.
4. Meeting with Interactive Media advisor for approval.