Digital Media (AAS)

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Program Information

The Associate of Applied Science in Digital Media is designed for creative individuals eager to turn their artistic talents into professional careers in graphic design and visual communication. This hands-on program equips students with the technical skills and creative problem-solving abilities needed to produce compelling digital content across various media platforms.

Students will learn the fundamentals of graphic design, typography, branding, motion graphics, and web design, utilizing industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite. Through project-based coursework, they will develop a professional portfolio showcasing their skills in designing logos, marketing materials, social media content, animations, and user-friendly websites.

The purpose of the degree is to prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce with a strong foundation in design principles, creativity, and technical proficiency. Graduates are equipped for roles such as and many more:

Graphic Designer	Videographer	Digital Photographer
Digital marketing Specialist	Motion Graphics Artist	UX/UI Designer
Content Creator	Product Creation	Independent/Freelance Product Creator

This program emphasizes real-world applications, collaboration, and staying current with industry trends, enabling graduates to thrive in advertising agencies, design studios, corporate marketing departments, or as independent freelancers.

Butler Community College is committed to flexible pathways for our student’s success. Courses are offered in varying delivery formats; face-to-face, blended and online. When reviewing this pathway, please check the Class Schedule to identify which format the course is offered to make sure you are selecting the delivery modality that fits your needs.

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Kansas State Wide Transfer course (T►)
Milestone Courses - Courses are considered essential for progress within a selected Pathway and are indicated by a diamond symbol (♦).
This course is offered online (O)

Additional Costs

Additional lab fees are assessed to each program course and subject to change.

Certiport Certification

Through your coursework you may qualify to take industry certification exams. Butler Community Colleges IN Department is a certified Certiport Testing Center for Microsoft and Adobe certifications and administer those tests on campus to students enrolled in or completers of certain IN classes. Please see your lead instructor for details.