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Digital Media Arts

Certificate

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» Program Overview

Do you find yourself making cool videos on your phone?
Have you ever seen an amazing action scene in a movie and thought, “I want to know how to do that!”
Are you a creative writer, and want to see your words come to life?
Do you have a desire to be involved in all phases of production, including pre-production and post-production?

Graduates will possess the knowledge, skills and competencies to:

  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of video camera operation, scene lighting, and audio recording
  • Write and produce various types of video for broadcast and distribution via the web
  • Create print and motion graphics projects using multiple software programs
  • Design and maintain a basic website
  • Use social media and a web-based portfolio for self-promotion
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of story structure
  • Analyze and criticize a variety of digital media art forms
  • Interpret scripts, draw storyboards, and create shot lists
  • Export and upload video to the web

Industry Employment Opportunities

  • Video production companies
  • Post-production facilities
  • Advertising agencies
  • Corporate marketing department
  • News agencies
  • TV production departments
  • Film sets

» Document Viewer

Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.