Common Questions
What software do you use in the new Digital Media Technology program?
Currently, we use the latest version of Adobe Creative Cloud which includes the latest released versions of industry standard software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
We also use Microsoft Office, Canvas LMS, Figma, Camtasia, and other high quality applications including open-source apps such as WordPress CMS. Actively enrolled Digital Media students may request a copy of Adobe Creative Cloud software for installation on their personal computers while enrolled in the program. Software used in a course depends on the instructor, course requirements, and other factors. Please contact the instructor for specific information.
Do I need to complete AS degree core courses first before completing a DMT certificate?
No . . . not at all. You are not required to complete the Digital Media Technology core requirements prior to enrolling in a certificate program.
Our certificate options were designed as stackable credentials toward an associate degree. This means that a student who completes a certificate program in Digital Media at Polk State may reuse all those courses toward the completion of a related associate degree (conditions apply). Additionally, a certificate may also stand independently as a credential for professionals with existing degrees who wish to gain additional skills in one of the concentrations we offer.
For instance, a person with a bachelor’s degree in communication who wish to gain video editing skills may enroll in our Digital Video Production certificate and complete the courses required. Certificate programs may be completed in two semesters (one year) if a student completes two or three courses each semester.
Will the courses I take for a certificate transfer to the AS degree?
Yes. Students who complete one of the three certificates in Digital Media may apply those credits to a Digital Media AS degree in Graphic Design or Video Production (conditions apply). Additionally, students must complete the required general education courses, core requirements, and any other course required in the AS program.
