ASSOCIATE IN
Digital DESIGN Technologies
The Associate in Digital Design Technologies is a two-year associate program that provides a holistic overview of information technology and multimedia applications.
The program is designed to accommodate male deaf and female deaf and non-deaf individuals who are coming from different academic backgrounds.
Why take up ADDT at MC?
- Enables the students to learn the essentials of digital technologies and develop an understanding on how these are applied in varied industries related to design and digital media
- Equips the students with the theoretical and practical skills needed to be competitive in the workplace
- Provides students who are differently-abled their right to dignity, individuality, uniqueness and an opportunity to become fully participating citizens within their cultures, to the degree permitted by their abilities and capacities.
- Allows students to take further studies in the field of Bachelor of Design with tracks in Visual Communication or Product Innovation, Education, Psychology, and Entrepreneurship
What Will I Study?
Here are some of the courses you will take in the program:
The course provides an introduction to the computer hardware skills needed to help meet the requirement for entry-level information and communication technology professionals. It covers the fundamentals of PC hardware technology, networking, laptop, and printer, operational procedures, and also provides an introduction to advanced concepts in ever growing Computer Technology.
The course provides the students with hands on experience using Visual Studio.NET in creating dynamic web applications with the ASP.NET 4.0 Framework using C#. It aims at imparting expertise in developing interactive and dynamic web applications using the .NET framework. Learning the essentials of .NET framework using C# (C SHARP) and using ASP.NET in building interactive, feature-rich webpages with C# as its code-behind and using AJAX in designing rich user interfaces.
This course develops and manages efficient and effective database applications. Understand the fundamentals of database management systems, techniques for the design and databases, and principles of database administration.
The course is a continuation of Web-based Programming 1. It covers the programming techniques in developing graphical user interfaces for the web. It also deals with events and objects in assessing a database for web site functionality using the web development software for website functionality.
The course will explore how the computer can be used as a tool to communicate meaning in digital works. Its learning process will provide learner the innovative creation, manipulation and critical interpretation of images and graphics to communicate ideas using industry standard software. Creative project outputs are compiled to be useful in the practice of Desktop Publishing and Digital Media Arts.
The course tackles the three fundamental processes of videomaking: pre-production, production, and post-production. The students will have the opportunity to explore and utilize the technology behind digital video production and editing. It would also include the different forms of animation. The output of the course is the production of hands-on video and or animated film.
This course covers the introduction of current digital trends present in the industry masking news, information, guides, reviews, journals, articles, websites, apps, podcast and varied realities about consumer products and services that are shaped by technology. Concepts on 3D figures, space manipulation, printing and architecture, AI technology, voice and interactive content and Mobile Gaming applications are layered for students to process and manipulate different types of new media useful at present in the digital field.
Total Program Units:Â 88Â units
General Education:Â 46
Major Courses:Â 42
Standard Completion Time:Â 2Â years
Career Paths
Upon completion of the associate program, students can continue to a 4-year degree program such as Design major Visual Communication or Product Innovation, Education, Psychology, or Entrepreneurship.
Graduates may also fill positions in the field of information and digital technology:
- Graphic and web designer
- Graphic Designer
- Animator
- Computer programmer and encoder
- Computer network and data management specialist
- PC Technician, Assembler and Repair Assistant
- Systems analyst and designer
- Desktop publishers
- Photo/image editor
- Videographer
ACTIVITIES
Meet the Faculty
Noreen Arcangel-Perez, D.I.T., M.I.T.
Sr. Lecturer
Doctor of Information Technology, La Consolacion University of the Philippines
Master in Information Technology, Technological University of the Philippines
Computer Programming, Computer Architecture, Systems Analysis and Design
James Brent M. Maulit
Lecturer
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Advertising, Far Eastern University – Manila
Graphic Design, Web Design, Photography
Emelita Jane Manlangit - Tan, MA.EdTech, LPT
Associate Professor
Master of Arts in Education, Major in Educational Technology, FEU Roosevelt College
Educational Technology, Web Design and Development, Teacher and Professional Training
Marical C. Ui, M.Ed, LPT
Master in Education, Major in Special Education, Miriam College
Special Needs and Inclusive Education, Deaf Education and Sign Language
