Program Highlights

• Learn basic theory and technique in computer based graphics productions
• Designing websites
• Produce digital videos
• Explore computer animation
• Learn the essentials of desktop publishing
• Become expert in a variety of software packages

Head Start on Degrees in

• Visual Media Technology - BGSU/Firelands College (Associate’s Degree)
• Visual Communications Technology - BGSU (Bachelor’s Degree)
• Digital Arts & Media Design– 3D Animation or Web Development and Digital Graphics & 3-D Animation Major—Terra Community College (Associate’s Degree)
• Digital Media Technology—Web/Tech Communications Major and Digital Arts Major—North Central State College
  (Associate’s Degree)

Career Opportunities

• Web Designer
• Media Designer
• Computer Graphic Designer
• Multimedia Technician
• Digital Media Specialist

Personal Qualities

• Be self-motivated/self starter
• Organized
• Have a desire to create content for the Internet
• Willingness to work in a team environment

Certification Opportunities
Upon completion of program and passing scores on exams, students may earn the following certifications:

• MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist)
• Adobe Photoshop and Premiere
• Macromedia Dreamweaver
• WOW (Worldwide Organization of Web masters)
• Internet and Computing Core (IC3)

TECH PREP Acceptance Guidelines
For acceptance into the Interactive Media
Technology TECH PREP program, you should have:

• a strong interest in computer software
• Junior status at your high school
  “C” average or better in Algebra and Science
• 2.5 or better overall Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Recommendation of high school
  Counselor or Principal
• Interest in post-secondary technical education

Final acceptance through an interview with TECH PREP staff members and acceptable scores on college placement tests.