Program Description
If you've ever dreamed of a career that utilizes and values your creative abilities, Atlanta Technical College's Design and Media Production degree program will change the way you think about work. Offering specializations in Video Production, Post Production Technology, Photography, and Graphic Design, the program focuses on honing students' raw creative energy into marketable skill sets. We use a hands on approach to learning the tools of the trade and students will be able to jump right into classes in their field from the very first semester. Throughout the course of study, students will develop portfolio pieces that they will use to seek employment upon graduation. Graduates may potentially work at in-house corporate or government marketing departments, at advertising firms, as freelancers or even on film sets. Video Production trains students to be content creators in the age of digital filmmaking. In its first half, the program focuses on camera operation, lighting, the use of audio equipment, and basic editing. In the second half, once students have mastered the tools, the emphasis shifts to the art of storytelling in a moving visual medium. Graduates will able to produce films, music videos, web series, commercials, and any other type of video content.
Post-Production Technology prepares students for entry-level positions as video and film editors, motion graphics artists or visual effects artists. Students may also basic post-audio and color grading operations. Heavy emphasis will be placed on Adobe Premiere and After Effects, with more basic introductions to Pro Tools and Davinci Resolve. Students will work to develop a portfolio of finished film work, or material that integrates 2D and 3D design elements with live footage, audio, and visual effects. Graduates will be capable of handling the basics of the entire post-production process from start to finish.
Photography trains students to capture still images that may serve as commercial art. In addition to exhaustive training in camera operation, students will also focus on lighting, shooting in studio and directing models. The sequence of classes is designed to give students a taste of each major form of photography, including documentary, portraiture and shooting in controlled environments. Graduates will be capable of producing stunning photographs in a variety of scenarios.
Graphic Design prepares students for a rapidly growing industry fueled by increasing commercial activity in the digital space. Students will learn Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, and will focus on a wide variety of design projects including logos, advertisements, web graphics, flyers, brochures, business cards, book covers, posters, and much more.
Career Information
Design and Media Production- Film and Video
Occupation
Film and Video Editors
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 18.3% nationally and 39.2% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $57,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Design and Media Production- Graphic Design
Occupation
Graphic Designers
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 1% nationally and 7% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $45,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Design and Media Production- Photography
Occupation
Photographers
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 14% nationally and 37% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $45,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Design and Media Production- Post-Production
Occupation
Producers and Directors
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 7.1% nationally and 7.6% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $35,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Karen Shacham
Director, Design and Media Production
Academic Building C1110V
kshacham@atlantatech.edu
404-225-4552
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 5 Terms
Credit Hours: 65
Estimated Program Cost: $8,310
Course Outline
General Education Courses (15 Credits)
Area I – Language Arts/Communication
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences - Select one of the following
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics - Select one of the following
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts - Select one of the following
General Education Core Elective- select one of the following
Occupational Courses (23 Credits)
Select one of the following Specializations
Graphic Design and Prepress (27 Credits)
Photography (27 Credits)
Post Production Technology (27 Credits)
Complete 5 of the following courses for a min. of 19 credits
DMPT Guided Elective (min. 3 Credits)
| DMPT XXXX | DMPT Elective (3 Credits) | 3 |
| | Or | |
| DMPT XXXX | DMPT Elective (4 credits) | 4 |
Video and Film Editing (27 Credits)
DMPT Guided Elective (min. of 3 Credits)
| DMPT XXXX | DMPT Elective (3 Credits) | 3 |
| | Or | |
| DMPT XXXX | DMPT Elective (4 credits) | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 65
Program Outcomes
1. The graduate will be able to demonstrate the ability to perform composition and layout.
2. The graduate will be able to demonstrate the ability to create and modify vector images.
3. The graduate will be able to demonstrate the ability to create and modify raster images.
4. Graphic Design and Prepress: The graduate will be able to demonstrate the ability to create and modify page layouts and images, and prepare files for output.
5. Printing Operations: he graduate will be able to demonstrate the ability to prepare a job for print, set up a printing machine and operate a printing machine.
6. Web Interface Design: The graduate will be able to demonstrate the ability to develop websites, create and modify images, and create animations.
7. Computer Animation: The graduate will be able to demonstrate the ability to create 3D models, create and modify textures and lighting.
8. Motion Graphics: The graduate will be able to demonstrate the ability to edit video and audio, create and modify composite video, and create and modify broadcast animations.
9. Photography: The graduate will be able to demonstrate the ability to use lighting, produce portrait and product photography, and perform raster image compositing and editing.
10. Video Production: The graduate will be able to demonstrate the ability to perform pre-production techniques and planning; advanced camera operation, shot composition, and camera movement; and perform post-production workflow techniques with editing software.