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The Associate of Arts in Digital Media Production

The Associate Degree in Digital Media Production prepares students for creative and technical roles in today’s media-driven industries by combining hands-on training with foundational theory. Students learn to plan, produce, and edit digital content across multiple platforms, including video, audio, graphics, and web-based media. The program emphasizes industry-standard tools, storytelling techniques, and collaborative workflows while building skills in lighting, sound, motion graphics, and post-production. Graduates gain a strong portfolio and practical experience that positions them for entry-level careers in media production, marketing, broadcasting, and content creation, or for transfer to a bachelor’s degree program in a related field.

Key Facts about the Programme

Programme Duration

2 Years

Semesters Offered

Starting spring 2026

Total Credits Required

61-62 credits, covering core digital media production courses and essential interdisciplinary skills.

Accreditation

Fully recognized, with transferability to relevant bachelor’s degree programmes

Unique Selling Points

Seamless Transfer

Graduates can pursue further studies in Digital Media Production, cultural studies, humanities or social sciences at UCCI and other institutions.

Experiential Learning

Hands-on courses, internships at recognized media production companies and companies in other industries that do their own, in-house media production.

Global and Local Relevance

The programme teaches marketable skills that are transferrable to a wide range of industries and that prepare students for entry level-jobs in the Caymanian and international marketplaces for creative industries.

Degree Plan (Suggested Sequence)

Year 1 - Fall

  • ENG 101 - College Composition I (3 credits)
  • COL 101 - College & Employability Skills (3 credits)
  • SPA 101 - Spanish I + Lab (4 credits)
  • DGM 100 - Video Editing I (3 credits)
  • DGM 110 - Introduction to Film History (3 credits)

Year 1 - Spring

  • COM 110 - Computer Applications in Business (3 credits)
  • MAT 100 - Introductory Algebra and Geometry (3 credits)
  • DGM 150 - Videography I (3 credits)
  • DGM 160 - Writing for Digital Media (3 credits)
  • Science Requirement (BIO 101, CHE 111, ENV 101 or PHY 110) (3-4 credits)

Year 1 Summer

  • DGM 175 - Internship I (3 credits)

Year 2 - Fall

  • Social Science Requirement (HIS 120 or PSY 102) (3 credits)
  • DGM 200 - Video Editing II (3 credits)
  • DGM 210 - Content Creation for Social Media (3 credits)
  • DGM 220 - Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking (3 credits)

Year 2 - Spring

  • HIS 210 - Survey of Caribbean Civilization (3 credits)
  • DGM 250 - Videography II (3 credits)
  • DGM 260 - AI Applications in Digital Media (3 credits)
  • DGM 270 - Introduction to Broadcast Journalism (3 credits)

Year 2 Summer

  • DGM 275 - Internship II (3 credits)

Core Courses

DGM 100

Video Editing I (3 credits)

DGM 110

Introduction to Film History (3 credits)

COM 110

Computer Applications in Business (3 credits)

DGM 150

Videography I (3 credits)

DGM 160

Writing for Digital Media (3 credits)

DGM 200

Video Editing II (3 credits)

DGM 210

Content Creation for Social Media I (3 credits)

DGM 220

Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking (3 credits)

DGM 250

Videography II (3 credits)

DGM 260

AI Applications in Digital Media (3 credits)

DGM 270

Introduction to Broadcast Journalism (3 credits)

Additional Requirements

Science Requirement

One Science Requirement: 3-4 credits, chosen with advisor’s approval.

Social Science Requirement

One Social Science Requirement: 3 credits, chosen with advisor’s approval.
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Electives & Future Study Options

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Future Study Options

Graduates of the Associate of Arts in Digital Media Production programme can advance to Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies or related fields. This pathway offers specialized courses in media strategy, advanced production techniques, and digital content management, preparing students for leadership roles in creative industries such as broadcasting, advertising, and multimedia design.

Future Jobs & Salary Scales

The Associate Degree in Digital Media Production equips students with the creative and technical skills needed for today’s media industries. Through hands-on training and core theory, students learn to plan, produce, and edit content for video, audio, graphics, and web platforms. The programme focuses on industry-standard tools, storytelling, and collaborative production while building skills in lighting, sound, motion graphics, and post‑production. Graduates leave with a strong portfolio and practical experience, preparing them for entry‑level roles in media, marketing, broadcasting, and content creation or for transfer into related bachelor’s programmes.

  • Role: Covers planning, shooting, and editing video content. Includes camera operation, lighting, color grading, storytelling, and motion graphics.
  • Salary Ranges:
  • Entry-Level: $39,000 USD
  • Mid-Level: $55,000 USD
  • Advanced $87,000 USD

  • Role: Involves recording, mixing, and mastering audio for podcasts, ads, films, and branded content. Includes sound editing, voice-over production, and audio engineering.
  • Salary Ranges
  • Entry-Level: $54,000 USD
  • Mid-Level: $64,000 USD
  • Advanced: $70,000 USD

  • Role: Creates visual assets, branding, motion graphics, 2D/3D animation, and visual effects for digital platforms, marketing, web, and film.
  • Salary Ranges
  • Entry-Level: $40,000 USD
  • Mid-Level: $55,000 USD
  • Advanced: $70,000 USD
  • Role: Develops digital marketing strategies, manages social platforms, creates content plans, and optimizes content for engagement and conversions.
  • Salary Ranges
  • Entry-Level: $42,000
  • Mid-Level: $68,000
  • Advanced: $80,000

Potential Employers in the Cayman Islands

Employment Sectors & Organizations

  • Cayman Islands Government
  • Compass Media
  • IRG (International Realty Group Ltd.)
  • Cayman National Cultural Foundation