Associates of Applied Science in Computer Graphics & Design (HEGIS 5012)

 

Students in the Computer Graphics and Design Program can expect serious foundation training to prepare them for work in all aspects of applied graphic design, as well as qualification for transfer to schools offering studies beyond the certificate or associate degree level.

 

Students learn the basic concepts of graphic design and develop their artistic potential while working to master the tools and technologies applied in both traditional and digital imaging.  In addition, students perfect their hand-art skills with studies in drawing and design, and also master essential concepts related to multimedia, print, and web-based publishing.  Student train on state-of-the-art computers and learn the software applications currently used by graphics professionals.

 

The program seeks creative, motivated students who wish to pursue a career in advanced study in computer graphic arts.  Career options for students include work in private, corporate, and community employment settings.  Program instructors help qualified students to obtain internship opportunities for training beyond what is presented in the classroom experience.

 

AAS Computer Graphics & Design (63 credits)

 Credits 

 I. Program Core Courses (36 credits)

 

   1. ART 111 Design I (liberal arts)

 3

   2. ART 101 Drawing I (liberal arts)

 3

   3. CIS 130 Concepts of Windows Based Software

 3

   4. ART 105 Intro to Computer Graphics

  3 

   5. ART 100 Art Appreciation

  3 

   6. ART 245 Digital Photography or ART 150 Photography (liberal arts)

  3 

   7. CIS 200 Desktop Publishing

    3   

   8. CIS 230 Multimedia Software

  3 

   9. CIS 231 Web Site Design & Management

  3 

   10. CIS,BUS,ART Elective

 3

   11. CIS,BUS,ART Elective

  3 

   12. CIS,BUS,ART Elective

  3 

    *Suggested Core Electives: ART131,201,203,205,235;CIS220,132,110;

       BUS212,154,101,215,220,203

 

 II. Liberal Arts and Science (19 credits)

  

   A. Social Science

 

       1. PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology

 3 

   B. Humanities

 

       1. ENG 101 English Composition I

 3 

       2. ENG 102 English Composition II

 3 

   C. Mathematics

 

       1. MAT 121 Statistics

 3 

   D. Natural Science with Lab

 

       1. BIO,CHE,EAS,PHY Elective

 4

   E. History or Political Science

 

       1. HIS or POS Elective

 3

 III. General Electives (6 credits)

 

     1. Select from any credit courses offered by the College.

 3

     2. Select from any credit courses offered by the College.

 3

 IV. Physical Health (2 credits)

 

     1. PED or HED

 1

     2. PED or HED

 1

 Total:

 63

 

Basic competency courses may be required of students who need to develop learning skills.  A maximum of 6 credits of basic skills courses may be applied toward a degree in the General Electives area.

 

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