Computer Information Systems for Arts, Media, and Entertainment
About the Computer Information Systems Program
Technology and greater access to information via the Internet have completely changed
the way we communicate, consume content, and do business both on domestic and international
fronts. With continued technological advances comes the need for a highly skilled
workforce with an aptitude in a variety of software applications.
Business applications are critical for office skills, financial record management,
project management, database management, marketing, customer relationship management,
resource management, and communication on a variety of platforms. Web design applications
create professional, engaging websites.
Depending on your career goals, select the application's courses for developing the
skills you need. With on-campus and fully online program options, SMC offers a format
that works for you.
Associate in Science Degree Certificate of Achievement
A Website Software Specialist needs to be knowledgeable in a variety of Internet technologies
(HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and server-side scripting), as well as Web-authoring applications
such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and WordPress. These specialists are primarily responsible
for developing user-friendly and interactive webpages, integrating and optimizing
different multimedia components, and implementing hosting, publishing, and development
workflow strategies.
This program provides students with specific skills that make them job-ready for the
publishing industry, whether it is for printing or the Web. Digital Publishing Specialists
use Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator programs, along with Microsoft Word,
to format and combine text, numeral data, photographs, charts, drawings, and other
visual graphic elements to produce digital and/or printed publication-ready materials.
This program will prepare students to acquire computer and office skills needed to
apply for service clerk entry-level jobs in various offices in educational institutions
and other city and state government facilities. Students will learn Introduction to
Computers, Microsoft Office programs, and Records Management and Filing skills.
This program provides students with the basic skills needed to create websites. Students
will use Web-authoring programs for webpage creation and site management. They will
extend their skills in the development of websites through the use of XHTML, cascading
style sheets, and client and server-side scripting. The focus will be on the creation
of effective user interfaces and website design principles using various state-of-the-art
technologies used for the Web. Upon completing this certificate, students will be
ready to plan, build, promote, and maintain a personal website.
This program provides students with the knowledge needed to develop website projects
in a real-world setting. Students learn how to develop websites while applying the
skills needed to plan and budget resources in development projects from conceptual
design to deployment.
Many colleges and universities offer baccalaureate degrees in this field. Students
planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should meet with a counselor to discuss which courses need to be taken at SMC before applying to your designer
colleges/universities.
Student Resources
We know college isn't always easy. We are here to help as you navigate through your
SMC journey. This resource connects to information about Financial Aid, Tutoring Services,
the Center for Wellness and Wellbeing and much more!
Computer Information Systems is a career education program that does not directly
lead to transfer. Students planning to transfer should talk immediately with an Academic
Counselor to discuss what SMC courses will help you transfer.
