Creative Media

Welcome to the Creative Media Program at Kaua'i Community College!

The Creative Media program provides students with a comprehensive introduction to a variety of digital communication disciplines: Event Technology, Music, Photography, Video, Animation, Graphics, and Website Design. Featuring accomplished industry experts, advanced computer labs, and professionally equipped studios, Kaua‘i Community College's Creative Media program guides students to develop viable industry benchmark skills. Important components of the program are the Creative Media Consortium, which connects industry experts with students to facilitate career opportunities and continuous curriculum improvement, and a commitment to service in the community, matching student teams to work with real non-profit clients on Kauai to develop new digital materials.

Students may earn certificates in Creative Media to provide job upgrades and entry-level skills, or an Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree in Creative Media. After earning an A.S. Degree students may continue to UH West O‘ahu to obtain a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree with a concentration in Creative Media or a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities with a concentration in Creative Media.

Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) approved 04/23/2018:

  1. Use design elements and principles to create professional creative media projects.
  2. Skillfully and safely operate creative media equipment.
  3. Demonstrate mastery-level skills using creative media software applications.
  4. Practice professional, ethical and legal principles.
  5. Develop objectives for new projects and measure the effectiveness of completed projects.
  6. Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal communication and collaborative skills.

GUIDED PATHWAYS TO COMPLETION

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Creative Media Associate in Science Degree (AS), 60 credits

Fall Semester 1

  • ART 112 - Introduction to Digital Arts (3 credits)
  • ART 125 - Introduction to Graphic Design (3 credits)
  • ENG 100 - Composition I (3 credits)
  • CM 156 - Writing for Media, or ART 101 - Introduction to Visual Art (3 credits)
  • ETRO 101 - Introduction to Electronics, or ICS 101 - Digital Tools for Information World (3 credits)

Note:

  1. ENG 100: This course fulfills the Communication category
Spring Semester 2
  • ART 107D - Introduction to Digital Photography (3 credits) 
  • CM 110 - Introduction to Music Production (3 credits)
  • CM 120 - Introduction to Digital Video (3 credits)
  • CM 170 - Introduction to Event Technology (3 credits)
  • CM 180 - Introduction to Website Technology (3 credits)
Fall Semester 3
  • CM 178 - Introduction to 3D Animation (3 credits)
  • Creative Media Electives I (6 credits)
  • Natural Environment: A.S. Core Options (3 credits)
  • Social Environment: A.S. Core Options  (3 credits)
Spring Semester 4
  • ART 293 - Creative Media Internship (3 credits)
  • Creative Media Electives I (6 credits)
  • Cultural Environment: A.S. Core Options  (3 credits)
  • Mathematics: MATH 100 or higher  (3 credits)

Total credits: 60


 

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Audio, Video, and Event Technology Certificate of Achievement (CA), 24 credits

Fall Semester 1

  • ART 107D - Introduction to Digital Photography (3 credits)
  • ART 112 - Introduction to Digital Arts (3 credits)
  • CM 156 or ETRO 101  + (3 credits)

Spring Semester 2

  • CM 110 - Introduction to Music Production (3 credits)
  • CM 120 - Introduction to Digital Video (3 credits)
  • CM 170 - Introduction to Event Technology (3 credits)

Fall Semester 3

  • ART 207D - Intermediate Digital Photography (3 credits)
  • CM 210 or CM 220  + (3 credits)

Total credits: 24

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Writing, Graphics, and Web Technology Certificate of Achievement (CA), 24 Credits

Fall Semester 1

  • ART 112 - Introduction to Digital Arts (3 credits)
  • ART 125 - Introduction to Graphic Design (3 credits)
  • ENG 100 - Composition I (3 credits)

Spring Semester 2

  • ART 101 - Introduction to the Visual Arts (3 credits)
  • CM 180 - Introduction to Website Technology (3 credits)

Fall Semester 3

  • CM 156 - Writing for Media (3 credits)
  • CM 178 - Introduction to 3D Animation (3 credits)
  • ETRO 101 or ICS 101  + (3 credits)

Total credits: 24

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Creative Media Program

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The University of Hawai‘i does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, or disability. For inquiries regarding our nondiscrimination policies, please contact your campus designee noted in the link below. UHCC applies an open access policy, with program admission based upon the completion of applicable course/testing prerequisites. The lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in CTE programs.
 

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