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Degree Plans - Computer Graphics - Computer Graphics AAS (Archived)

COMPUTER GRAPHICS

Cedar Valley and North Lake only

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

(Students pursuing this AAS program are required to meet all TASP requirements.)

Degree Plan Code: AAS.COMP.GRAPH

This degree is designed to develop the hands-on skills and conceptual art knowledge necessary for a graduate to advance in career paths appropriate to their own interests and abilities. The program will allow students to gain skills in using industry standard equipment and software and will stress the role of motion graphics in designing and producing professional graphics for the web, animation, and video games.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

ARTS 1311 2D Design 3
ARTS 1316 Drawing I 3
ARTC 1353 Computer Illustration 3
ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I 3
COSC 1401 Microcomputer Concepts and Applications OR 4
ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers (4)
16

SEMESTER II

+Elective Art History or Studio Course 3
ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation 3
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
IMED 1301 Introduction to Multimedia 3
ARTS 1312 3D Design 3
15

SEMESTER III

+Elective Art History or Studio Course 3
ARTC 1301 Basic Animation 3
ARTS 1317 Drawing II 3
ARTC 2305 Digital Imaging II 3
ARTS 1345 3-D Modeling and Rendering 3
15

SEMESTER IV

ARTC 2335 Portfolio Development for Graphic Design OR 3
ARTC 2341 3-D Animation II (3)
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
MATH 1314 College Algebra OR 3
MATH 1414 College Algebra (4)
+++Elective Computer Graphics 3
++Elective Social/Behavioral Sciences 3
15-16
Minimum Hours Required 61-62

+Elective - Arts History or Studio course can be selected from the following:

ARTS 1303 Survey of Art History 3
ARTS 1304 Survey of Art History 3
ARTS 2311 Advanced Design 3
ARTS 2316 Painting I 3
ARTS 2323 Drawing III 3
ARTS 2326 Sculpture I 3
ARTS 2333 Printmaking I 3
ARTS 2346 Ceramics I 3
ARTS 2356 Photography I 3

++Social/Behavioral Science Elective must be a three-credit SCH course selected from the following disciplines: Anthropology (ANTH), Economics (ECON), Geography (GEOG), Government (GOVT), History (HIST), Human Development (HDEV) numbered greater than 1000, Psychology (PSYC), or Sociology (SOCI).

+++Elective - Computer Graphics course must be selected from the following:

ARTC 1313 Digital Publishing I 3
ARTC 1341 3-D Animation I 3

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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