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Multimedia Applications Certificate Available Online

Recent advances in digital technology and fiber optics have revolutionized the way we live and learn. Multimedia is used today in movies, education, entertainment, marketing, advertising, information services, teleconferencing, publishing, interactive television, and product demonstration.

With the rapid transfer of information and the growing need to present this information in a powerful way, individuals with the skills and knowledge to communicate effectively will flourish in the multimedia industry.

The Multimedia Applications Certificate Program at UMass Lowell is interdisciplinary and draws upon the expertise and knowledge of several departments, colleges, and centers within the University, as well as outside expertise from industry professionals.

You can now earn the Certificate in Multimedia Applications entirely online.

Courses include:

• Introduction to Multimedia
• Graphics for Multimedia and the World Wide Web
• Desktop Video Production
• Multimedia Authoring Software: Using Macromedia Director®
• Writing for Interactive Media
• Digital Imaging and Photography: Photoshop®
• Computer Graphics & Illustration
• Introduction to Graphic Design
• 3D Computer Animation
• Advanced Animation: After Effects®
• Website Design
• Advanced Website Design and Development
• Streaming Media for the Web
• Introduction to Audio for Multimedia and the World Wide Web
• Developing Interactive Help Systems: Macromedia® RoboHelp®
• Designing and Developing Interactive Media
• Instructional Design for Interactive Media
• Website Development: FrontPage®
• Multimedia Scripting Using Macromedia Director's Lingo
• Web Authoring: Flash " MX
• Developing IT Training for the Web
• E-Commerce on the Web
• Introduction to DHTML
• Introduction to XML
• Rich Web Development with Flash" MX (Advanced)  

Program Highlights:

• Commitment to the Student Experience
• Flexibility and convenience 
• First-Rate Faculty

Learn more about this program:

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New students register for courses using UMass Lowell’s New Student Registration Form. Follow the instructions for registering included on the form. Existing students register for their courses online by logging into the secure Intercampus Student Information System (ISIS).

Please see Fee Schedule below.

*applicable when checks returned unpaid

**Courses can vary from one to six credits; this total represents a standard 3 credit course

For additional registration information, visit UMass Lowell’s Continuing Studies Website at http://continuinged.uml.edu/general/registration.htm. Registration is administered through UMass Lowell’s Registrar’s Office. If you have questions regarding registration, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 978-934-2550.

Did you know?

The University of Massachusetts was ranked 22nd Best University in North America and 45th Best in the World by the Times of London.

More Awards…

• Winner, United States Distance Learning Association, 21st Century Best Practices Award, 2005
• Winner, Sloan-C Excellence Awards - Excellence in Faculty Development, 2005 (UMassLowell)
• Winner, Sloan-C Excellence Awards – Excellence in Online Programming, 2005(UMass Lowell)
• Winner, Sloan-C Excellence Awards – Excellence in Online Teaching, 2005 (UMass Lowell)
• UMass Amherst Isenberg MBA, Top 10 national rankings, #4 Best Professors (2005, 2006, 2007 Princeton Review: Best Business Schools rankings)
• Med School, 4th in Primary Care Education, U.S. World Reports, 2005

To be considered for acceptance into a certificate or degree program, students must hold a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate. Continuing Studies and Corporate Education operates on a rolling admissions basis and each application is reviewed when the student's file is complete. Students must be admitted to a degree or certificate program in order to be eligible for most financial aid.

Admission is competitive - Apply early!

1. Read application form instructions carefully. Click here for the application.  

2. Official transcripts of all college, university, or post-secondary schools attended and course descriptions;

3. Official transcript of high school records, or its equivalent (GED certificate), from applicants with no previous college/university experience.

4. Once you have completed the application, send it to the address below.

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University of Massachusetts Lowell
Attn: Kathleen Shannon
Admissions/CSCDE
Dugan Hall, Room 110
883 Broadway Street
Lowell MA 01854-5104
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5. Academic Counselors and Program Coordinators are available to answer questions regarding programs and the matriculation process. Appointments may be made by calling (978) 934-2474.

6. The application is in a PDF file. Click here for the application. You will need an Acrobat Reader application by Adobe to view and print the application. If you don't have the Acrobat Reader application, you can download the installation from their website for free.

Download by clicking here or download at http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/main.html

Availability of financial aid varies depending on matriculation and course status. Please check with UMass Lowell's Financial Aid Office to determine eligibility.

Contact:

For more information or if you have additional questions, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (978) 934-4220 or email financialaidquestions@uml.edu.