BACK TO PROGRAMSOrganizations need experts in today’s technological world to create unique content that allows their businesses to remain competitive and grow. Digital media specialists have a unique blend of creativity and technical know-how to achieve that.
The skills needed by a digital media specialist can market a business to multiple demographics and audiences. Most importantly, digital media specialists have the skills to help increase brand loyalty.
This program may be right for you if you have the following:
- A creative mind
- An understanding of the design process
- An eye for detail
- Time management skills
- Information literacy
How long will it take?
The digital media specialist program is a one-year (two full-time semesters) program. You will have an Intermediate Technical Certificate (ITC) when you graduate.
You will learn a vast number of skills and be able to apply for many different kinds of jobs.
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Design Principles
- Latest industry software
- Digital and print design
- Web Development
- HTML/CSS/JavaScript
- WordPress and other development tools
- Photography
- Videography
- Podcasting
- Social Media
Jobs
- Graphic Designer
- Web Designer
- Digital Designer
- Marketing Associate
- Digital Marketing Specialist
- Content Creator
- Social Media Specialist
Application
Students wanting to apply for a degree seeking program at the College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) must submit all of the following application materials for review:
- Application for admission
- Official High School/GED transcript
- Official transcripts from ALL colleges attended
- Students must meet computer literacy proficiency.
- Pass BSN 215 with a grade of “B” or better
- Pass the CEI Computer Literacy Exam with an 80% and/or better
- And/or gain instructor permission
Requirements
Once in the program, students must pass their program specific courses with a minimum grade of C (75%) or higher and must be passed consecutively before continuing on to the next course.
It is recommended that all prospective students visit with an instructor to review their particular qualifications and receive an overview of the program prior to enrollment.
Laptop Requirements
Student laptops need to have sufficient disk space to install multiple programs. A solid-state drive with
at least 512GB of space is recommended. Laptops need a multicore processor and at least 8GB of RAM.
Screens should be at least 13”.
Laptops can be either Windows or Apple. Chromebooks will not work for this program.
| Specification | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Processor | Multicore processor (with 64-bit support) |
| Operating System | Windows: 10 (64-bit) versions 1089 or higher Apple: macOS version 10.14 (Mojave) or higher |
| RAM | 8 GB of RAM (16 GB recommended) |
| Hard disk | 2 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installations; SSD recommended |
| Monitor resolution | 1024 x 768 display (1920 x 1080 recommended) |
| GPU | OpenGL 4.x or greater |
| Internet Connection | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. |
Not sure what computer will will work best?
Contact IT Help desk for support.
Semester 1
| Course Prefix | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 151 | Graphic Design | 5 |
| CIS 151L | DMS Lab I | 1 |
| CIS 152 | Web Authoring I | 5 |
| CIS 152L | DMS Lab II | 1 |
| COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication* | 3 |
Semester 2
| Course Prefix | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 153 | Digital Media Design | 5 |
| CIS 153L | DMS Lab III | 1 |
| CIS 154 | Web Authoring II | 5 |
| CIS 154L | DMS Lab IV | 1 |
| BOT 180 -OR- GEM 3 | Business Math -OR- Any Mathematical Ways of Knowing course* | 3 |
* - Courses indicate they are general education courses and may be taken during any semester.