KAPI‘OLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE
New Media Arts
The New Media Arts (NMA) program is a two year AS degree program at Kapi‘olani Community College in Honolulu, Hawaii. Our mission is to prepare students for employment in the fields of interface design and animation.
Degree Info
Earn a Degree Having Fun
Wait… what? I can take real college classes learning how to make sweet graphics and cool animations? …and earn a college degree? …and a job after I graduate? This sounds too good to be true, but it isn’t. We offer a 60+ credit Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in either animation or interface design, both of which are super creative, highly technical, and loads of fun!
Study
Animation
The Animation specialization prepares students for careers in 3D computer animation, video game development, and emerging industries employing 3D computer graphics. Topics include the full computer graphics (cg) pipeline, film analysis and storytelling, digital painting, and demo reel development.
Study
Interface Design
The Interface Design specialization prepares students for careers as interface designers with a focus on web design. Topics include graphic design, typography, graphic symbolism, user interface design, front-end web development, and motion graphic design. Additional courses include digital imaging, design history, and portfolio development.
Hands-on Learning
NMA Student Projects
Get a Job!
Build your Dream Career
Turn your skills and passion into a new career with hands-on learning using the latest industry technologies and techniques. Courses provide real world projects that graduates need to be able to apply for jobs immediately upon graduation.
NMA Students
Meet NMA Graduates
Mike King ’11
Interactive Designer & Developer at Google
Vivien Liu ’20
Animation Graduate
Calvin Gacuya ’20
Animation Graduate
Amada Fujita ’09
Lighting & Compositing Artist at DreamWorks
Evan Costa ’20
Pele Award Winning Animation Graduate
Christi Gonzales ’20
Interface Design Graduate
Emily Freeman ’20
Freelance Web Designer
Tina Gonzales ’20
Animation Graduate
Admissions
How to Apply
New Media Arts is a select admissions program. Students seeking admission to New Media Arts begin by taking pre-requisite art courses. An art portfolio, academic transcripts, personal statement and completed pre-requisite coursework are required to be considered for admission to the program. Students are urged to seek academic counseling early and perform well in their pre-requisite courses.
Easy 3 Step Application Process:
- Take Pre-Requisite Courses
- Submit Documentation
- Submit Your Portfolio
Deadline: April 1st
Applications are accepted year-round with an annual due date of April 1st (or the next business day if April 1st falls on a weekend or UH break period). We also accept applications on a rolling absis year-round, if space is available, which is typically the case, so go ahead and apply now!
Further Study
UH Academy for Creative Media
NMA is an academic pathway option for the University of Hawaii’s Academy for Creative Media System. Upon completion, NMA students can continue their studies at UH West Oahu toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities with a concentration in Creative Media or a Bachelor’s of Applied Science degree in Creative Media.
Get In Touch
Have Questions?
For general information and inquiries about the New Media Arts program at Kapi‘olani Community College, the Associate’s degree, and the admissions process to become a student, please feel free to get in touch:
Admissions
Ready to Apply?
We are looking for applicants that demonstrate creative potential, exceptional craftsmanship skills, core technical abilities, and an understanding of the fundamental principles of design and animation.