DIGITAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGY
Eastfield only
(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
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 |
| TECM 1341 |
Technical Algebra AND |
(3) |
| ++++Elective |
Natural Science |
(4) |
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|
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 |
| +++Elective |
Designated List |
3-4 |
|
|
15-16 |
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 |
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 - Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design |
3 |
| +++Elective |
Designated List |
3-4 |
|
|
15-16 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
60-67 |
+Math Electives - must select from the following:
++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the DCCCD Humanities/Fine Arts Core list.
+++Electives:
| Designated Arts and Humanities Electives: |
|
| ARTS 1311 |
2D Design |
3 |
| ARTS 1312 |
3D Design |
3 |
| ARTS 1316 |
Drawing I |
3 |
| ARTS 1317 |
Drawing II |
3 |
| ARTS 2316 |
Painting I |
3 |
| ENGL 1302 |
Composition II
(Prerequisites: ENGL 1301) |
3 |
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| Designated Drafting Electives: |
|
| DFTG 1329 |
Electro-Mechanical Drafting |
3 |
| DFTG 1333 |
Mechanical Drafting |
3 |
| DFTG 2328 |
Architectural Drafting-Commercial |
3 |
| DFTG 1373 |
CAD/Graphic Process |
3 |
| DFTG 1392 |
Special Topics in Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD |
3 |
| DFTG 1405 |
Technical Drafting |
4 |
| DFTG 1409 |
Basic Computer-Aided Drafting |
4 |
| DFTG 1417 |
Architectural Drafting-Residential |
4 |
| DFTG 1421 |
Architectural Illustration |
4 |
| DFTG 2419 |
Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting |
4 |
| DFTG 1491 |
Special Topics in Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General |
4 |
| DFTG 2312 |
Technical Illustration and Presentation |
3 |
|
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| Designated Computer Information Science Electives: |
|
| ITNW 1321 |
Introduction to Networking |
3 |
| ITNW 1425 |
Fundamentals of Networking Technologies |
4 |
| ITNW 1437 |
Introduction to the Internet |
4 |
| ITNW 2415 |
Wide Area Networks |
4 |
| ITSC 1401 |
Introduction to Computers |
4 |
| ITSC 1405 |
Introduction to PC Operating Systems |
4 |
| ITSC 1407 |
UNIX Operating System I |
4 |
| ITSC 1413 |
Internet/Web Page Development |
4 |
| ITSC 1421 |
Intermediate PC Operating Systems |
4 |
| ITSC 1425 |
Personal Computer Hardware |
4 |
| ITSC 2435 |
Application Problem Solving |
4 |
| ITSC 2439 |
Personal Computer Help Desk |
4 |
| ITSW 1401 |
Introduction to Word Processing |
4 |
| ITSW 1410 |
Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software |
4 |
| COSC 1300 |
Computer Literacy |
3 |
| COSC 1415 |
Introduction to Computer Science and Programming |
4 |
| COSC 1430 |
Programming I |
4 |
| CPMT 1403 |
Introduction to Computer Technology |
4 |
| CPMT 1447 |
Computer System Peripherals |
4 |
| CPMT 1449 |
Computer Networking Technology |
4 |
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| Designated Journalism Electives: |
|
| JOUR 1307 |
Introduction to Mass Communications |
3 |
| JOUR 1335 |
Survey of Broadcasting |
3 |
| JOUR 2305 |
Editing and Layout |
3 |
| JOUR 2311 |
News Gathering and Writing I |
3 |
| JOUR 2315 |
News Gathering and Writing II |
3 |
| JOUR 2327 |
Principles of Advertising |
3 |
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| Designated Photography Electives: |
|
| PHOT 1316 |
Introduction to Photography and Photojournalism (Digital) |
3 |
| PHOT 1317 |
Advanced Photography and Photojournalism (Digital) |
3 |
| PHOT 2324 |
Introduction to Multimedia |
3 |
| PHOT 2325 |
Introduction to Digital Imaging |
3 |
| PHOT 2326 |
Advanced Digital Imaging |
3 |
++++Natural Science elective - must be selected from the DCCCD Natural Science Core list.
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