Media Arts, A.A.S.

CIP: 50.0401
School of Arts, Design, and Media Arts, 505-428-1731

A.A.S. Degrees in Media Arts are available in four concentrations: 3-D Graphics, Animation and Game Design, audio production, graphic and interactive design and web design. An A.A.S. in Media Arts degree provides students with employable skills in web design, multimedia and digital layout design. They also receive a general education foundation. Emphasis is placed on mastery of industry software and hardware applications.

NOTE: A.A.S. degrees are designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in specific occupations; they are not generally intended to transfer to four-year institutions. For more information on transfer, refer to the Transfer of Credit  section, or speak with an academic advisor.

Students can earn the following certificates included in this degree:

• Media Arts - Graphic and Interactive Design Certificate  
• Media Arts - Web Design Certificate  
• Media Arts - 3D, Animation, and Game Design Certificate  
• Media Arts - Audio Production Certificate  
• Social Media Specialist Certificate  

Follow these semester-by-semester maps to complete your degree on schedule. Courses marked with a diamond ♦ are especially important to take in the scheduled semester because they are prerequisites needed for courses in the following semesters or because they are only offered one time per year.

• Media Arts AAS Two-Year Program Map