DIGITAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGY
Eastfield only
(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)
(Students pursuing this AAS program are required to meet all TASP requirements.)
Degree Plan Code: AAS.DIGITAL.IMAG.TEC
This program focuses on the application of computer technology in the area of digital publishing, preparing the student for employment in the areas of commercial printing, electronic pre-press, multimedia publishing, desktop publishing, or graphic design. A strong background in traditional skills is stressed and strengthened with training in contemporary software and business management techniques. Advanced students serve as professional interns or participate in a cooperative work program to gain practical job experience preparing them for full-time employment.
SEMESTER I
| GRPH 1305 |
Introduction to Graphic Arts and Printing |
3 |
| GRPH 1309 |
Press Operations I |
3 |
| ARTC 1392 |
Special Topics in Design and Visual Communications |
3 |
| ARTC 1313 |
Digital Publishing I |
3 |
| +Elective |
Math Elective OR |
3-4 |
| +Elective |
Technical Algebra (TECM 1341) AND |
(3) |
|
A Natural Lab Science Course |
(4) |
|
|
15-19 |
SEMESTER II
| ARTC 1302 |
Digital Imaging I |
3 |
| ARTC 2313 |
Digital Publishing II |
3 |
| ENGL 1301 |
Composition I |
3 |
| ++Elective |
Humanities/Fine Arts |
3-4 |
| +++Elective |
Chosen From the Designated List |
3-4 |
|
|
15-17 |
SEMESTER III
| ARTC 2305 |
Digital Imaging II |
3 |
| ARTC 1353 |
Computer Illustration |
3 |
| SPCH 1311 |
Introduction to Speech Communication |
3 |
| PSYC 2301 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| +++Elective |
Chosen From the Designated List |
3-4 |
|
|
15-16 |
SEMESTER IV
| GRPH 2309 |
Electronic Pre-Press |
3 |
| ARTC 1391 |
Special Topics in Graphic Design, Commercial Art and Illustration |
3 |
| ARTC 2348 |
Digital Publishing III |
3 |
| GRPH 2381 |
Cooperative Education - Desktop Publishing Equipment Operator** |
3 |
| +++Elective |
Chosen From the Designated List |
3-4 |
|
|
15-16 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
60-68 |
+MATH Elective - Student must select from the following:
*If TECM 1341 is taken, then a Natural Lab Science course must also be taken. Any of the DCCCD approved natural lab sciences may be used.
++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective must be selected from any three- or four-credit DCCCD approved course from the Humanities/Fine Arts electives.
+++Electives:
**GRPH 2381 Cooperative Education-Desktop Publishing Equipment Operator is the capstone course.
