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Design & Media Studies (A.A.) +



CCV’s Design & Media Studies program allows students to combine their skills in creativity, communication, design, and technology to find employment in the broad area of arts and media. All students will get a firm grounding in visual and verbal communication, design software, drawing, and the creation of a professional portfolio. Students will expand on this foundation with design & media elective choices that prepare them for further education and career opportunities. Students in the Design & Media Studies degree program may choose to pursue one or more of the following certificates while obtaining their degree: digital marketing, digital media production, graphic design, content creation and digital media, or studio art.

All associate degrees include completion of general education requirements which, together with program requirements, constitute a minimum of 60 credits. In some cases program requirements also fulfill general education requirements. You may not use a single course to meet two general education requirements. 

+ This program can be completed fully online.

   

   

   


Transfer Options:

CCV programs are designed to make transfer to a bachelor’s degree program seamless, easy, and affordable for graduates. CCV has agreements and 2+2 transfer pathways within the Vermont State College System (VSCS) and other institutions in Vermont and the region. Early planning can help you follow a clear transfer path.

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Visit our transfer page for additional information.

General Education Requirements


All associate degrees include completion of general education requirements which, together with program requirements, constitute a minimum of 60 credits. In some cases program requirements also fulfill general education requirements. You may not use a single course to meet two general education requirements.

Also see the General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees  for requirements and course choices.

VSCS- These courses meet Vermont State College System General Education Framework.

Complete at least one course in each of the following:

Electives: 6 credits


Minimum Total Credits in Degree: 60


 

Note(s)


* You may use a course to meet both a program requirement and a general education requirement; however, you may not use a single course to meet two general education requirements.