Multimedia Programming and Design (A.S.)

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Multimedia makes use of various combinations of text, audio, images, animation, and/or video in a presentation, website or other form of communication. This specialty has become increasingly popular in business, education, advertising, science and technology industries.


Technical + Creative

The Multimedia Programming and Design program will prepare you for a career in companies and organizations that develop, produce or market multimedia products, programs or services. You will learn both the technical and creative aspects of this field and how to collaborate with others on projects.


Choose From Three Concentrations

You can select one of three concentrations in this major:

  • Graphic/Digital Design
  • Multimedia Programming
  • Web Design

Upon successful completion of the curriculum, you will receive an Associate in Science degree (A.S.) and have the option transfer to senior institutions such as York, NYU or New York City College of Technology to continue your studies.


Transfer Options

BMCC has articulation agreements with CUNY NYC College of Technology to allow you to seamlessly continue your education there without any loss of credits.


Explore Careers

BMCC is committed to  students’ long-term success and will help you explore professional opportunities. Undecided? No problem. The college offers Career Coach for salary and employment information, job postings and a self-discovery assessment to help students find their academic and career paths. Visit Career Express to make an appointment with a career advisor, search for jobs or sign-up for professional development activities with the Center for Career Development. Students can also visit the Office of Internships and Experiential Learning to gain real world experience in preparation for a four-year degree and beyond. These opportunities are available to help BMCC students build a foundation for future success.

Explore career paths for Multimedia Programming and Design (pdf)


Requirements

Required Common Core

Flexible Core1

Curriculum Requirements

Multimedia Design
Multimedia Project Lab

Experiential Learning

OR

Discipline Sequences

Choose one of the three disciplines

Multimedia Programming Discipline Sequence
Multimedia Programming I
Multimedia Programming II

OR

Web Design Discipline Sequence
Web Design
Advanced Web Design

OR

Digital Design Discipline Sequence

Program Electives

Choose 2 courses for a total of 6 credits from:

3 CRS.
MMP 2xx
200-level MMP course or higher
3 CRS.
MMA 2xx
200-level MMA course or higher
Introduction to 2D Animation
Introduction to 3D Animation

Advised Electives

Choose 1 course from:

Digital Imaging Studio I
Drawing Studio I
Painting Studio I
Comic Art 1
Sculpture Studio I
Computer Hardware
Interpersonal Communication
The Mass Media
Introduction to Digital Music
30
Total Curriculum Requirements
60
Total Program Requirements

Notes

Please note, these requirements are effective for people starting in the 2020-2021 catalog year or later. Please check your DegreeWorks account for your specific degree requirements as when you began at BMCC will determine your program requirements.

Footnotes

  1. No more than two courses in any discipline or interdisciplinary field can be used to satisfy Flexible Core requirements.
  2. Students are required to take MMP 100.
  3. These credits can be satisfied by taking STEM variants in the Common Core.

Media Arts and Technology Department

199 Chambers Street, Room S-622
New York, NY 10007
Phone: (212) 346-8525

Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday
9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday
11 a.m.-7 p.m.