Media Technologies

Whether you’re gearing up for a career, updating your knowledge of new technology, or starting up a new hobby, training in Media Technologies will help you learn how to use computers and other tools to express ideas and communicate solutions. Through these courses you will gain the skills you need to succeed in today's ever-evolving digital photography, computer graphics, Web design and programming, desktop publishing, and video production environments.

Programs
Each of the programs in the Media Division is structured to prepare you for a vital and needed career. Each program is made up of one or more specialized courses which, when added together, will give you the specific skills you will need to succeed in the workforce.

View short program descriptions here or click on a program from the list on the left for complete program details.

Courses
Individual courses within the Media Technologies Division may be taken separately or as part of a specific program. Each individual class will give you a specific set of knowledge and skills. When taken as part of a program, a course becomes part of a comprehensive education designed to help you succeed in the workplace.

View the list of Media Technologies courses.

Industry Overview
Which career track interests you? Professional Web Designers are masters of the visual arts found on today’s websites. They create a look and feel that drives a successful website to capture and keep visitors' interest, along with usable designs that meet or exceed the needs of their audience. Professional Web Developers are skilled at optimizing web site structure and interactivity. They use database tools and custom applications to enable the site to deliver the highest quality experience to the user. Graphic Designers use a wide range of computer programs and technologies to communicate messages in print, visual, audio, and video mediums. You can focus your training on learning the skills for one or more of these professions at the SLTATC.

Employment Outlook
Here’s the employment outlook for some of the Media Technology programs available at the SLTATC, as reported in the November 2005 Utah Department of Workforce Services Occupational Employment Survey:

Program Disclosures
The College has detailed disclosure documents which discuss important information about being a student in the Media Technologies programs. Access the program disclosure documents.

More Information
Because the Media Design industry is continually evolving and changing, programs and courses at the SLTATC are constantly evolving and improving so that you receive the best and most current training. Please see the individual program and course pages for the latest information.