Media Arts
Associate in Science
Program Details
The Media Arts program prepares students for freelance careers and/or entry-level employment in specialized design and digital media agencies, advertising, public relations and related services, and animation, special effects, web and interactive, as well as television and motion picture studios. Students learn to tell visual stories by infusing words, images, motion and interaction with life and meaning, whether by creating UI/UX and web design for screen or the mobile device, time-based design and animation, design thinking to deliver digital media solutions to art directors and clients. Students explore creative, technical, critical, and design-based solutions to real world issues in order to meet the rigors of a dynamically evolving array of media arts professions.
Media Arts Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Special Effects Artists and Animators
Bachelor's degree, Some college
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 57,220
- High salary: 174,630
- Average salary: 99800
Art Directors
Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 61,060
- High salary: 211,410
- Average salary: 111040
Film & Video Editors
Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 39,170
- High salary: 145,900
- Average salary: 70980
All Careers in Media Arts (6)
| Art Directors | Bachelor's degree | Stable | 111,040 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | Bachelor's degree, Some college | Stable | 99,800 |
| Video Game Designers | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 98,090 |
| Producers & Directors | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 83,480 |
| Film & Video Editors | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Stable | 70,980 |
| Graphic Designers | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 61,300 |
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