Certificates and Degrees

(2004-2005 Catalog)
AA Degree in Multimedia >>
Certificate of Achievement in Multimedia >>
Fast Track Certificate in Multimedia >>
Fast Track Certificate in Web Design >>
Fast Track Certificate in 3D Modeling and Animation >>
NEW! Fast Track Certificate in Video Game Development >>
How to apply for a Certificate >>


AA Degree in Multimedia : Total: 60 Semester Units Multimedia Courses: Completion of 32 semester units required for the Certificate of Achievement (listed below). General Education Courses: Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units of general education as outlined in the Ohlone College Catalog. Elective Courses: 10 additional semester units to bring the total to 60 units.

Certificate of Achievement : Total: 32 Semester Units All of these Core Courses:
MM 102A	Multimedia I	4 units
MM 102B	Multimedia II	4
MM 105	Web Site Design	4
MM 156*	HTML	4
* You can take MM 162 XHTML instead
MM 160	Portfolio Development	3
MM 195	Cooperative Education	1
		20 units

One Graphic Course: (at least one course)
GA 160A	Computer Graphics	4 units
GA 161A	Digital Graphics	2
ART 139A	Digital Photography	2
		2 - 4 units

Elective Courses: (at least 10 units)
MM 103A	Introduction to Flash Animation	0.5 units
MM 103B	Intermediate Flash: Interactivity	0.5
MM 104	Advanced Interactivity in Flash	3
MM 107	Introduction to Dreamweaver	0.5
MM 110	Digital Video	4
MM 111	Introduction to After Effects	0.5
MUS 112A	Beginning Electronic Music	3
MM 114	Textures for 3D	3
MM 115	3D Animation	3
MM 116	3D Modeling	3
MM 117	Advanced 3D modeling and Animation	3
MM 120	Designing an Online Course	3
		10 units


Fast Track Certificate in Multimedia :
Total: 14-16 Semester Units

MM 102A	Multimedia I	4 units
MM 102B	Multimedia II	4
MM 110	Digital Video	4
	plus one graphic course
GA 160A	Computer Graphics	4 units
	or
GA 161A	Digital Graphics	2
	or
ART 139A	Digital Photography	2


Fast Track Certificate in Web Design :

Total: 15 Semester Units

MM 102A	Multimedia I	4
MM 156	HTML	4
* You can take MM 162 XHTML instead
MM 104	Advanced Interactivity in Flash	3
MM 105	Web Site Design	4


Fast Track Certificate in 3D Animation and Modeling :
Total: 13 Semester Units

MM 102A	Multimedia I	4 units
MM115	3D Animation	3
MM116	3D Modeling	3
MM117	Advanced 3D Modeling and Animation	3


NEW! Fast Track Certificate in Video Game Development :
Total: 17 Semester Units
This certificate prepares students with artistic and technical skills for entry-level positions in the game Software Development industry, with emphasis on the following roles: Game and Interactive Software Tester, Game Artist, Game Designer.

MM 114	Textures for 3D Scenes	3 units
MM115	3D Animation	3
MM116	3D Modeling	3
MM118	Introduction to Video Game Design	2
MM119	Video Game Development (needs to be completed twice)	3
MM119	Video Game Development (needs to be completed twice)	3


How to Apply for a Certificate :
For a Fast Track Certificate You can apply for a fast track certificate a few weeks before you complete all of the required courses (course grades will be entered by instructors upon completion). You can also apply after you have completed all of the courses. Download the application form/s: Multimedia (97k), Web Design (65 k), or 3D Animation and Modeling (97k) - opens new window Submit it to the Division Office for Fine Arts, Business & Broadcasting Division (Room SC-150). Please attach a copy of your grade report or transcripts. Your certificate will be mailed to you. (You must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader program installed on your computer to view these documents. Download >> the free Adobe Acrobat Reader program) (opens new window) For an AA degree or Certificate of Achievement The Application for Graduation is available from and should be submitted directly to the Office of Admissions and Records or may be submitted via the student's WebAdvisor account (opens new window). See Ohlone's online Academic Calendars to see application deadlines (opens new window).