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FDMA Associate of Art

The two year AA FDMA Program is for students interested in pursuing a career in creative industries including Film, Television, Radio, Audio Production, Digital Photography, and Design. When you successfully complete this program, you will be prepared for entry level Film and Digital Media technical positions, as well as matriculation to a four-year degree program in Film and Digital Media Arts.

AA FDMA Checklist 2015-16

General Education Requirements
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (24-25 crs)
  • FDMA    101    Intro to Digital Video Production (4)
  • FDMA    111    Digital Media Production I (4)
  • FDMA    155    Digital Animation I: Motion Graphics (4)
  • FDMA    211    Digital Media Production II (4)
  • FDMA    295    Digital Media Portfolio (2)

Choose 8-9 credits from the following:

  • FDMA    102    Intro Digital Audio Documentary (4)
  • FDMA    110    Non-linear editing (4)
  • FDMA    115    Intro to Documentary Film making (4)
  • FDMA    120    Digital Music Production Techniques (4)
  • FDMA    125    Digital Audio Production (4)
  • FDMA    130    TV Production I (4)
  • FDMA    140    Digital Imaging I: Adobe Photoshop® (4)
  • FDMA    175    Web Design I (4)
  • FDMA    201    Advanced Digital Video Production (4)
  • FDMA    230    TV Production II (4)
  • FDMA    240    Digital Imaging II: Adobe Indesign® (4)
  • FDMA    255    Digital Animation II (4)
  • FDMA    275    Web Design II (4)
  • FDMA    290    Multimedia (4)
  • FDMA    296    Digital Media Production Internship (6)
  • FTT        103    Film Crew I (9)
  • FTT        104    Film Crew II (9)
  • FTT        105    Film Crew III (6)
  • ART        110    Drawing I (3)
  • ART        120    Painting I (3)
  • ART        122    Design Elements in Art (3)
  • ART        170    Photography I (3)
  • THE        122    Acting I (3)
  • THE        124    Acting for the Camera (3)
  • THE        132    Stagecraft (3)
  • THE        196    Light and Sound (3)
TOTAL CREDITS: 62-63

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