Multimedia Presentation Certificate

Tell captivating stories

Generate images and text for effective communication

Do you know today’s digital media software inside and out? If not, here’s your chance to learn how to use industry-essential applications effectively and efficiently. Your program gives you university-level coursework at CLC pricing.

Communicate the written word in a visual medium. Use digital software to create video and audio files. Use these skills to design projects for yourself, clients and companies. The certificate in multimedia presentation helps you create:

banner ads
print ads
online training modules
audio and video podcasts
video conferences

Then, take your portfolio to companies with whom we have ongoing relationships, such as Baxter International and WRLR 98.3.

We provide you with access to Mac and PC computer labs, so you can become familiar with both platforms. You build work-ready industry skills as you learn the ins and outs of digital marketing and design tools:
- Adobe® Acrobat, After Effects, Animate, Audition, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Illustrator, Media Encoder, Photoshop and Premiere
- Apple® Logic Pro X and Final Cut Pro
- 3D Software: Maxon® Cinema 4D
- WordPress with Apache server
- Waves Mercury hardware and plugins, Steinberg Cubase, Celemony Melodyne 4 Studio Software and Avid Pro Tools
- digital video cameras, recording equipment and audio mixers
- green screen, broadcast monitors, condenser microphones, analog and digital video capture stations

What can you do with a certificate in Multimedia Presentation?

The certificate in Multimedia Presentation prepares you to pursue a career in digital media, marketing or related fields.

Highlights

Stackable Credentials

Earn and learn as you go with stackable credentials.
WIOA Program

Eligible for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)-awarded vouchers.
Financial Aid/Scholarships Available

Based on need and/or achievement. Explore ways to pay for college.
Career Certificate

Earn a career certificate in 1 year or less to refine your skills into an in-demand career.
Program Length: 1 Year

Full-time students finish in 1 year.

Career Outlook

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $50,464
  
  Median
  
  $86,695
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $168,958
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $24.26
  
  Median
  
  $41.68
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $81.22
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  9.69%
  
  Some college
  
  5.7%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  5.37%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  71.54%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  7.69%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $42,428
  
  Median
  
  $57,795
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $116,204
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $20.39
  
  Median
  
  $27.79
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $55.86
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  44.3%
  
  Certificate
  
  4.86%
  
  Some college
  
  1%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  11.14%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  38.7%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $14,675
  
  Median
  
  $46,035
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $137,620
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $7.05
  
  Median
  
  $22.13
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $66.16
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  16.28%
  
  Some college
  
  1.18%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  16.85%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  65.1%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  0.59%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $39,100
  
  Median
  
  $63,637
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $109,588
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $18.79
  
  Median
  
  $30.59
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $52.68
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  15%
  
  Some college
  
  5%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  5%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  65%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  10%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects. May use lighting equipment to enhance a subject's appearance. May use editing software to produce finished images and prints. Includes commercial and industrial photographers, scientific photographers, and photojournalists.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $19,018
  
  Median
  
  $41,162
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $147,194
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $9.13
  
  Median
  
  $19.78
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $70.77
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  27.27%
  
  Certificate
  
  13.64%
  
  Some college
  
  27.27%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  13.64%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  18.19%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Perform work involved in developing and processing photographic images from film or digital media. May perform precision tasks such as editing photographic negatives and prints.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $23,277
  
  Median
  
  $47,190
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $84,726
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $11.19
  
  Median
  
  $22.69
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $40.73
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  84.35%
  
  Certificate
  
  2.06%
  
  Some college
  
  7.66%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  0.74%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  5.2%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Format and proof text and images submitted by designers and clients into finished pages that can be printed. Includes digital and photo typesetting. May produce printing plates.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $35,951
  
  Median
  
  $42,501
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $68,202
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $17.28
  
  Median
  
  $20.43
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $32.78
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  41.48%
  
  Certificate
  
  9.47%
  
  Some college
  
  20.65%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  23.19%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  5.2%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).

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Course Code	Course Title	Credits
DMD 173	DMD 173 Introduction to Digital Sound Class Description This course introduces students to the exploration of digital sound for multimedia. Students will learn how to manipulate wave files, understand various sound file formats, compressions, history of digital sound, and the difference between analog and digital sound editing. Students will write and develop sound scripts and sound projects for multimedia. Students will explore the different job functions of audio production and learn to work together in a team environment. The course will also introduce students to the basics of producing audio for the Web and interactive applications.	3
AMT 115	AMT 115 Presentation Software Using Microsoft PowerPoint Class Description In this course students will learn to design, create, and present dynamic presentations using Microsoft's PowerPoint software. Topics include adding media, custom animation, and web posting.	3
DMD 170	DMD 170 Introduction to Video Production Class Description This is an introductory course in digital video filmmaking and production. Students will be introduced to video filmmaking and production principles, terminology, theory, industry-relevant software and hardware. Students will gain hands-on experience working with video cameras, lenses, audio recording and lighting equipment. All phases of planning and producing digital video filmmaking will be emphasized involving directing visual storytelling and narrative communication. This course lays the foundation for more advanced digital video production and editing courses.	3

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Course Code	DMD 173
Course Title	DMD 173 Introduction to Digital Sound Class Description This course introduces students to the exploration of digital sound for multimedia. Students will learn how to manipulate wave files, understand various sound file formats, compressions, history of digital sound, and the difference between analog and digital sound editing. Students will write and develop sound scripts and sound projects for multimedia. Students will explore the different job functions of audio production and learn to work together in a team environment. The course will also introduce students to the basics of producing audio for the Web and interactive applications.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	AMT 115
Course Title	AMT 115 Presentation Software Using Microsoft PowerPoint Class Description In this course students will learn to design, create, and present dynamic presentations using Microsoft's PowerPoint software. Topics include adding media, custom animation, and web posting.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	DMD 170
Course Title	DMD 170 Introduction to Video Production Class Description This is an introductory course in digital video filmmaking and production. Students will be introduced to video filmmaking and production principles, terminology, theory, industry-relevant software and hardware. Students will gain hands-on experience working with video cameras, lenses, audio recording and lighting equipment. All phases of planning and producing digital video filmmaking will be emphasized involving directing visual storytelling and narrative communication. This course lays the foundation for more advanced digital video production and editing courses.
Credits	3

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DMD 111	DMD 111 Introduction to Digital Media Class Description This course will explore the variety of hardware and software now used to produce digital media, from simple audience-oriented presentations to highly interactive applications. Through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on laboratory experience, we will examine the production techniques, application uses, trends, business and legal concerns, design elements, and the product evaluation standards currently used in the digital media industry. Students will develop the design, storyboards, and prototype for a project.	3
DMD 277	DMD 277 Digital Media Delivery Class Description This advanced-level course will examine various software programs and techniques for generating, delivering and managing streaming/live media content. Students will learn digital media data types, compression technologies and streaming technologies. Tools and techniques for graphics and audio/video capture will be reviewed. Students will also explore applications for building content sharing in a networked environment. They will build a prototype Web application with streamed/live media as a final project.	3

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Course Code	DMD 111
Course Title	DMD 111 Introduction to Digital Media Class Description This course will explore the variety of hardware and software now used to produce digital media, from simple audience-oriented presentations to highly interactive applications. Through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on laboratory experience, we will examine the production techniques, application uses, trends, business and legal concerns, design elements, and the product evaluation standards currently used in the digital media industry. Students will develop the design, storyboards, and prototype for a project.
Credits	3

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Course Code	DMD 277
Course Title	DMD 277 Digital Media Delivery Class Description This advanced-level course will examine various software programs and techniques for generating, delivering and managing streaming/live media content. Students will learn digital media data types, compression technologies and streaming technologies. Tools and techniques for graphics and audio/video capture will be reviewed. Students will also explore applications for building content sharing in a networked environment. They will build a prototype Web application with streamed/live media as a final project.
Credits	3

Total Credit Hours

15

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Learn the latest digital marketing skills on cutting-edge technology industry professionals use. Your digital media design program gives you access to the following hardware and software:
- Mac and PC
- Adobe® Acrobat, After Effects, Animate, Audition, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Illustrator, Media Encoder, Photoshop and Premiere
- Apple® Logic Pro X and Final Cut Pro
- 3D Software: Maxon® Cinema 4D
- WordPress with Apache server in labs
- Waves Mercury hardware and plugins, Steinberg Cubase, Celemony Melodyne 4 Studio Software, and Avid Pro Tools in our audio recording studio
- digital video cameras, recording equipment and audio mixers
- green screen, broadcast monitors, condenser microphones, analog and digital video capture stations
You develop marketable technical skills with your certificate in Multimedia Presentation to:
- compose digital audio and music files
- create multimedia presentations
- plan and create advertising campaigns
- create Microsoft PowerPoint presentations
Some courses in this program is offered in an online format, and some must be taken in person.

Attend class in the way that works best for your goals:
- Virtual Live: Learn remotely in real time. Take classes taught live via Zoom.
- Online: Have the flexibility to complete course work without scheduled meetings while staying actively engaged in a fully online environment.
- In-person: Keep your degree on track with classes that meet face-to-face, providing you with opportunities to interact in person with faculty and peers.

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Luzbeth studied Digital Media and Design at CLC. At first she struggled in class but with support from CLC faculty, she graduated magna cum laude.
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Tell captivating stories

Generate images and text for effective communication

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What can you do with a certificate in Multimedia Presentation?

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Stackable Credentials

WIOA Program

Financial Aid/Scholarships Available

Career Certificate

Program Length: 1 Year

Career Outlook

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