PROFESSIONAL DESCRIPTION

Careers in Communication Arts Technology range from Graphic Design to Television Programming Direction.  Education in Communication Arts Technology can lead to exciting careers in education, government, industry, advertising, radio, television, and public relations.

Allegany College of Maryland provides practical experience within the Advanced Technology Department which includes:  A color television studio, a multimedia classroom, a darkroom, an audio production area, an independent student laboratory, and a graphics production area.

"The one thing I most enjoy about the Communication Arts Technology program is...

• ...the exciting challenge of creating something to be used and enjoyed by others.  Seeing, doing, and trying new things."

• ...being given the opportunity to be creative, to use my imagination, and explore all the dimensions of the communications spectrum."

• ...the fact that everyone is like a big family and that the teamwork and desire to work together really add to the sense of accomplishment you get when you have a hand in a project that really turns out great."

• ...being creative and artistic."

• ...using my imagination to the fullest"

"After graduation, I plan to pursue a career in the field of...

• ...Public Relations...I enjoy working with people."

• ...possibly television...I am interested in electronic media."

• ...administration at a major network.  Maybe even a position at The National Film Archives."

• ...radio definitely!  I'd love to be a DJ."

• ...advertising."

• ...photography and TV."

To see samples of Communications Arts Technology's students' work, check out , the gallery of student work.

Digital Photography

This course will introduce the student to the technical aspects of the electronic darkroom. The student will transform scanned photographs, slides, and original artwork in many
ways, for example, by cropping, rotating, and resizing an image, and by creating special effects using filters that range in effect from blurring to mosaics.

Computer Design

A course dealing with theoretical and practical aspects of visual perception. The course provides a link to bring
aspects of graphic design, photography, television and interactive multimedia together. The course is designed to
explore the many ways visual information is produced and consumed in today's media-rich society.

For further information, please contact:

Mr. Terry Feck
Program Coordinator
301 784-5330
FAX (301) 759-1386
mailto:tfeck@allegany.edu