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Certificates Digital Media: Undergraduate "Visual literacy" is becoming increasingly essential in this digital era. The 18-credit Certificate in Digital Media will help you understand the power of visual images to communicate with audiences. In addition, it will provide inspiration to conceive of these images and how to manipulate technology to bring these images to life, all within the context of traditional and emerging media careers. Students have the opportunity to take courses at Pittsburgh Filmmakers. Who should participate: Upon completion of this certificate, participants will be able to: This certificate is applicable to such fields as : interactive online training, 3-D animation, electronic catalogs, DVDs for sales, marketing or training purposes, multimedia businesses, and general e-commerce. Admission requirements Students must meet requirements for admission to the College of General Studies. For admissions guidelines and application, click here . A certificate application form must be completed and returned to a Learning Solutions/College of General Studies academic advisor. To avoid a late fee, you should complete this process when registering for courses. Fees and Tuition

If employed, check with your company's human resources office to see if you qualify for company tuition benefits. Current tuition rates are available at http://www.ir.pitt.edu/tuition/ . Financial Aid information is available at www.pitt.edu/~oafa/fahome.html . Information about billing and payment options is available at www.bc.pitt.edu/students .

Curriculum (18 credits)

Many courses are offered in the evenings, on Saturdays, and at off-campus locations. Click here to check the University schedule of classes for courses offered each term. (Not all courses are offered every term.)

For course schedule and descriptions
For most undergraduate classes offered by the School of Arts and Sciences, College of General Studies, and College of Business Administration, visit:
http://www.courses.as.pitt.edu/

Obtaining the certificate
To receive the certificate you must fill out an application with your academic advisor prior to completing your last term in the program. Check with your academic advisor for the application filing form and deadline, and be sure all requirements for the certificate have been met. To avoid a late fee, you should complete this process when registering for the term.

Required Courses Required courses (9 credits)                                               

Mass Communication Process
COMMRC     0320 
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of mass communication research and to the history and development of various media (TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, etc.).

Media Criticism
COMMRC     1122 
This course is designed to introduce students to major trends in media criticism (e.g., psychoanalysis, genre analysis, feminist theory, and cultural studies).  Course readings and discussions will focus on television and cinematic texts.

Visual Literacy
ENGLIT     0355
This course is an introduction to the study of the visual modalities of communication with an emphasis on picture-based media (film, television, photography, graphic arts, and the new computer-based technologies such as 3-D animation and the World Wide Web). Topics include visual interpretation, image manipulation, the social/political functions of visual imagery, and the role of visual media in cultural processes.

Electives

Electives (9 credits)                                                          Choose three courses from the following.                           Completion of two required courses is necessary before registration for Pittsburgh Filmmakers courses will be permitted. Pittsburgh Filmmakers courses are designated by a (PF) below. A maximum of two courses may be taken from Pittsburgh Filmmakers. Photographic and Motion Principles (FILMST 0001) is a prerequisite to all other Pittsburgh Filmmakers courses.

Television & Society
COMMRC     1105

Words & Images
ENGLIT     0354 

Introduction to Film
ENGLIT     0400 

Introduction to Popular Culture
ENGLIT     0550 

Contemporary Film
ENGLIT     1390 

Film and Politics
ENGLIT     1485 

Documentary Film
ENGLIT     1683 

Introduction to Art
HA&A     0010  

Experimental Video
HA&A     1810     

Politics through Film
PS    1836

Topics in Psychology: Psychology of the Media
PSY     1050

Foundation Design
SA     0110  

Foundation Drawing
SA     0130  

Digital Imaging
SA     1270 

Graphic Design
SA     1470 

Photographic and Motion Principles (PF) 
FILMST 0001

Web Design (PF)
 FILMST 0151

Photoshop for Photographers (PF) 
FILMST 0245

Video Production (PF)
FILMST 0601

Advanced Digital Imaging  (PF)
 FILMST 0410

Digital Effects and Compositing (PF)
 FILMST 0610


Learning Solutions
 Learning Solutions provides adult and continuing education programs that are designed to address changing employer and student needs. The high-quality, flexible programs include degree completion, certificates and enrichment courses. Learning Solutions provides a single point of access to innovative programs and services of the College of General Studies and other schools of the University of Pittsburgh that both enrich lives and promote the economic health of the region.

The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.

 

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