The purpose of this program is to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in media arts industries and careers in multimedia design and animation.
Cost
Estimated Cost: $ 19,194
- Resident Tuition: $ 13,078*
- Technology Fees: $ 1,170
- General Student Fees: $ 813**
- Online Course Fee: $ 210 (If applicable)
- Books / Course Materials: $ 1,200 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or use low-cost materials)
- Program Specific Fees: $ 930
- Other Cost / Expenses: $ 1,740*** (Computer/Internet, Adobe Software)
Costs provided are estimates only. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information at https://www.lanecc.edu/costs-admission/tuition-fees-and-payments/credit-tuition
*Resident tuition is based on all program requirements (general education, core, directed electives).
**General Student fees are paid once each term, depending on whether you are taking classes on Main Campus, or at one of the outreach centers or by distance learning.
***Any special info about program costs or expenses.
****This is the total of all the differential fees attached to the courses in this program.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Develop and apply effective visual design and production strategies for time based media: Use established and evolving industry standard methods and technologies to produce, manipulate, and process
PLO 2 - Use effective time management and communication /collaboration strategies, as an individual and as a team member to create and produce animation and multimedia projects from conception to final product
PLO 3 - Ethically and responsibly create media, with attention to professional standards for copyright, fair use, and documentation
PLO 4 - Use appropriate resources to research animation tools and technologies, media and design innovations, and support lifelong technical and conceptual learning
PLO 5 - Draw using traditional methods and digital technology and software
Program Requirements
General Education
| WR 121Z | Composition 1 | 4 |
| | Human Relations - choose one course from list | 3-4 |
| MTH 098 | Math Literacy | 5 |
| | Or | |
| MTH 060 | Beginning Algebra | 4 |
Program Core Courses
MUL 280M: complete a minimum of 6 credits
Electives
Complete 9 credits from the following:
| CIS 125G | Software Tools 1: Game Development | 4 |
| | Any courses from the subjects listed below | |
ARH - Art History
ART - Art
CINE - Cinema Studies
FA - Film Arts
J - Journalism
MUL - Multimedia
Footnotes
1 – Any math higher than MTH 060 is also accepted
Notes
- This degree is 70% contained in the Multimedia Design, AAS.
- Cooperative Education (Co-op) Opportunities to work directly in media industries as interns are provided by the Co-op program. Second-year students will work with professional production teams to gain experience producing a variety of interactive multimedia products. Contact Teresa Hughes, Multimedia Design Co-op Coordinator, Bldg. 18, Rm. 222, 541-463-3179, hughest@lanecc.edu.
- Students have access to state-of-the-art digital labs and equipment, but many students elect to purchase personal technology such as computers, cameras, digital drawing tools, and software.
Sample Term Planner
Multimedia Design Animation Option Term Plan 23-24
*Subject to change. Connect with an academic advisor to create an individualized academic planner.