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Multimedia Assistant - Frederick

Multimedia Assistant - Frederick

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Description

This program prepares students to create and edit graphics for video, print and web publishing. Students gain fundamental web authoring skills and design strategies along with digital photography skills. They learn advanced non-linear computer editing techniques as they complete video-based projects for broadcast production. Customer service, marketing, project management and professionalism are stressed. Students gain skills required for Adobe Certified Associate industry certifications.

Employment Options

The following list is associated with the approved SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) for this program and does not necessarily represent immediate opportunities; additional training may be required for some options listed.

  • Video Production Assistant
  • Web Designer
  • Multimedia Artists and Animators

Approximate Pay Potential: $13-35 per hour. (O*NET source: Audio and Video Technicians 27-4011.00)

You will learn to

 

  • Use professional editing software to create projects including broadcast productions, digital illustrations, and animations
  • Work with computers, digital photography, and multimedia software to design eye-catching promotional materials
  • Discover, develop, and express your unique artistic styles through creative marketing campaigns

See Course of Study (PDF)

Who can attend?

A blue letter 'A' inside a white circle, with a blue border. Adult 

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Where?

The Frederick city seal features a building, flag, and the city name. Frederick - Branch Campus

Secondary (High School) Students

  • Tuition: Free
  • Multimedia Assistant Fee: $270.00
  • Misc. Expenses: $14.00

Post-secondary (Adult) Students

  • Tuition: $2,976.00
  • Multimedia Assistant Fee: $270.00
  • Misc. Expenses: $14.00

See Cost Sheet for details.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

This program is approved for Federal Financial Aid; scholarships are also available for those who qualify. (See Financial Aid)

Class Hours

This program may be taken as a half-day session in the morning or afternoon, or as a full-day option for ADULT students who wish to accelerate their progress.

Frederick Campus Times:

  • Morning Session: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Afternoon Session: 12:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
  • Full-Day Session: Combination of both morning and afternoon sessions

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Certification Outcomes:

ODCTE:

  • Editor
  • Motion Graphics Artist
  • Production Assistant
  • Photographer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator
  • Production Artist

Certiport:

  • Adobe Certified Professional: Graphic Design & Illustration with Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Certified Professional: Interactive Media Using Adobe Flash Professional
  • Adobe Certified Professional: Visual Communications Using Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Certified Professional: Web Authoring Using Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Adobe Certified Professional: Visual Communications Using Adobe Premiere Pro

Contact:
580-335-5525
mfritts@greatplains.edu

Great Plains Technology Center
Branch Campus
2001 E. Gladstone
Frederick, OK 73542

"I enjoy the ability to help students develop a trade and use it in the professional world. I also enjoy the opportunity to ignite and bolster a passion in students for the Multimedia field."

- Miranda Fritts

Useful Information

Program Begins

August & January