vTSTC / Digital Media Program Requirements

If you're interested in vTSTC’s Digital Media Certificate online program, review the information below that provides additional details you need to know.

Enrollment in online coursework

To be eligible for study in online coursework, applicants must:

• Meet all general admission requirements, including the Online Learning and Technical Skills Assessment.
• Own or have off-site access to a PC or laptop computer that meets program-based requirements, including Internet access, and have a valid email account and provide the address to TSTC.

Applicants may be required to interview by phone and online with an academic administrator and attend a specialized orientation in advance of starting classes to ensure that the online format is appropriate.

Computer Requirements for Digital Media Program:

Computer requirements for DM students are higher than other TSTC programs, due to the use of current digital imaging and virtual world software. The video card is a critical component of the technical specifications. In addition the following specifications, further details regarding the video card requirements are available at:

http://secondlife.com/corporate/sysreqs.php

Minimum Computer Requirements:

Note: This is a minimum specification based on current and projected operating system and software application requirements.

• Cable or DSL Internet Connection
• Windows XP Pro Operating System
• 2.2 GHz Intel Core Duo, AMD equivalent or better
• 3GB RAM
• DVD/CD-RW drive
• Integrated or dedicated sound card
• Headsets with microphone
• 1024 x 768 pixel or higher monitor
• Microsoft DirectX 9 capable dedicated graphics card with at least 256MB ram

Digital Media Certificate Degree Plan:

v.TSTC utilizes a blended teaching/learning environment to present classes. Each class will have an “in-world” (virtual) component as well as traditional online web delivery.