The Digital Multimedia Course is a seven-week resident course conducted at 6500 Mapes Road, Ft. Meade, Md. 20755.

This course operates on a fiscal year schedule from October 1st to September 30th. All courses offered after October 1st of a particular year are considered part of the next fiscal year. For example, if a course begins Oct 1, 2025, it is listed under FY 2026.

For registration, please visit the Army Training Requirements and Resource System (ATRRS) at https://www.atrrs.army.mil **Please note that ATTRS requires an NIPR computer and CAC card.**

For assistance, please email: registrar@dinfos.edu 

Course Description

The Digital Multimedia Course (DMC) provides intermediate-level graphic design and multimedia knowledge and skills to fulfill the duties of a multidisciplinary assignment in public affairs and communication in support of commander's intent while incorporating appropriate themes and messages. Students enrolled should arrive at DINFOS with prior knowledge in graphic design and multimedia, as the course builds on students’ ability to create and integrate text, graphics, sound, animation and full-motion video into multimedia products.

The course teaches students advanced techniques on how to edit, design, manage, and archive digital imaging, graphic design, and multimedia files. Students use software to create, manage and render the following: graphic designs, multi-page layouts, video productions, online content, and interactive multimedia solutions. The Digital Multimedia Course also includes theoretical and working instruction of accessioning (archive management), communications, color theory, color management principles, and awareness of emerging technologies for immersive interactive media. 

Prerequisites

DINFOS courses have specific requirements that define who can attend and what background or experience they need. Prerequisites are updated each fiscal year, and the most current details are listed below and on the ATRRS course pages.

FY 26 Course Information

DMC FY 26 Course Prerequisites: 

BMCSC-USN, BMIC, BMRC-USMC, MCF, MCF-25V1, MCF-46V1, MCF-GD-25V1, MCF-GD-46V1, MCF-GD, MCF-87 

DMC FY 26 Service Prerequisites:

This course is open to military and civilian personnel with a fundamental knowledge of, and currently involved in daily operations in the visual information (VI) or public affairs (PA) career fields. Students must have 1 year of experience post MCF graduation.

• United States Army, Army Reserve, Army National Guard - E-4 through E-7 (PA 46S, 46Z; VI 46V, 46Y). Army students who have not graduated from one of the listed prerequisite courses requires an exception to policy (ETP) prior to enrollment from Army Public Affairs School (APAS). POC email: publicaffairseducation@army.mil
   
• United States Marine Corps - E-3 through E-6 (primary MOS 4512; detachment-level rank and MOS waivers authorized). Civilians GS-07 to GS-13 (PA series 1035, VI series 1001, 1084).
   
• United States Navy - E-4 through E-6 (MC). Civilians GS-07 to GS-11 (Series 10XX). Minimum 15 credit hours of graphic design.
   
• United States Air Force - E-4 through E-6 (3N0X6). Civilians GS-07 to GS-12 (Series 10XX).
   
• United States Coast Guard -  E-4 through E-6 (PA). Civilians GS-07 to GS-11 (Series 1035). If waiver is required, student must have command endorsement and approval from USCG Public Affairs Program Manager.
   
• International Students - International students are strongly encouraged to comply with the course prerequisites as listed above. However, the prerequisite verification process may be waived. International students must also meet the following requirements: 

1. Have an English Comprehension Level (ECL) of 80.
2. Distance visual acuity correctable to 20/20 and normal color vision.
3. Be in a career field/position with pay grades equivalent to Army E-4, officer O-1, or civilian.

• Interagency Students - Must be a U.S. Government employee working in the visual information (VI) or public affairs (PA) career fields (Series 1001, 1020, 1060, 1071, 1084, 1035).

FY 27 Course Information

DMC FY 27 Course Prerequisites: 

BMCSC-USN, BMIC, BMRC-USMC, MCF, MCF-25V1, MCF-46V1, MCF-GD-25V1, MCF-GD-46V1, MCF-GD, MCF-87 

DMC FY 27 Service Prerequisites:  

This course is open to military and civilian personnel with a fundamental knowledge of, and currently involved in daily operations in the visual information (VI) or public affairs (PA) career fields. Students must have 1 year of experience post MCF graduation.

• United States Army, Army Reserve, Army National Guard - E-4 through E-7 (PA 46S, 46Z; VI 46V, 46Y). Army students who have not graduated from one of the listed prerequisite courses requires an exception to policy (ETP) prior to enrollment from Army Public Affairs School (APAS). POC email: publicaffairseducation@army.mil
   
• United States Marine Corps - E-3 through E-6 (primary MOS 4512; detachment-level rank and MOS waivers authorized). Civilians GS-07 to GS-13 (PA series 1035, VI series 1001, 1084).
   
• United States Navy - E-4 through E-6 (MC). Civilians GS-07 to GS-11 (Series 10XX). Minimum 15 credit hours of graphic design.
   
• United States Air Force - E-4 through E-6 (3N0X6). Civilians GS-07 to GS-12 (Series 10XX).
   
• United States Coast Guard -  E-4 through E-6 (PA). Civilians GS-07 to GS-11 (Series 1035). If waiver is required, student must have command endorsement and approval from USCG Public Affairs Program Manager.
   
• International Students - International students are strongly encouraged to comply with the course prerequisites as listed above. However, the prerequisite verification process may be waived. International students must also meet the following requirements: 

1. Have an English Comprehension Level (ECL) of 80.
2. Distance visual acuity correctable to 20/20 and normal color vision.
3. Be in a career field/position with pay grades equivalent to Army E-4, officer O-1, or civilian.

• Interagency Students - Must be a U.S. Government employee working in the visual information (VI) or public affairs (PA) career fields (Series 1001, 1020, 1060, 1071, 1084, 1035).