2012 - 2013 Catalog
Program: Digital Imaging Technology
Degree Plan: Digital Imaging Technology AAS
DIGITAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGY
(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)
Eastfield only
- 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.08
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.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| ARTC 1305 | Basic Graphic Design | 3 |
| GRPH 1309 | Press Operations I | 3 |
| ARTC 1353 | Computer Illustration | 3 |
| ARTC 1313 | Digital Publishing I | 3 |
| +Elective | Math Elective OR | 3-4 |
| TECM 1341 | Technical Algebra AND | (3) |
| ++++Elective | Natural Science | (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 |
| +++Elective | Designated List | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER III
| ARTC 2305 | Digital Imaging II | 3 |
| ARTC 1327 | Typography | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| +++Elective | Designated List | 3-4 |
| 15-16 |
SEMESTER IV
| GRPH 2309 | Digital Pre-Press | 3 |
| ARTC 1391 | Special Topics in Graphic Design, Commercial Art and Illustration | 3 |
| ARTC 2340 | Computer Illustration II | 3 |
| GRPH 2381 | Cooperative Education - PrePress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design OR | 3 |
| ARTC 2388 | Internship - Commercial and Advertisting Art | (3) |
| ARTC 2335 | Portfolio Development for Graphic Design | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Minimum Hours Required | 60-65 |
+Math Elective - must select from the following:
| MATH 1332 | College Mathematics I | 3 |
| MATH 2342 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 1414 | College Algebra | 4 |
++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
+++Electives:
Designated Arts and Humanities Electives
(Course taken to meet the ++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective cannot be used to meet this requirement.)
| ARTS 1311 | 2-D Design | 3 |
| ARTS 1312 | 3-D Design | 3 |
| ARTS 1316 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTS 1317 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ARTS 2316 | Painting I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II (Prerequisite: ENGL 1301) |
3 |
Designated Digital Imaging Electives
| ARTV 2301 | 2-D Animation I | 3 |
| ARTV 1341 | 3-D Animation I | 3 |
| ARTV 1345 | 3-D Modeling and Rendering I | 3 |
| ARTV 1351 | Digital Video | 3 |
| ARTV 2330 | 2-D Animation II | 3 |
| ARTV 2351 | 3-D Animation II | 3 |
Designated Photography Electives
| PHTC 1300 | Photo Digital Imaging I | 3 |
| PHTC 2349 | Photo Digital Imaging II | 3 |
Designated Communication Electives
| COMM 1307 | Introduction to Mass Communications | 3 |
| COMM 2305 | Editing and Layout | 3 |
| COMM 2311 | News Gathering and Writing I | 3 |
| COMM 2315 | News Gathering and Writing II | 3 |
| COMM 2327 | Introduction to Advertising | 3 |
Designated Computer Information Technology
| IMED 1316 | Web Design I | 3 |
| IMED 2315 | Web Design II | 3 |
| ITSW 1307 | Introduction to Database | 3 |
| COSC 1415 | Introduction to Computer Science and Programming | 4 |
| ITSE 1307 | Introduction to C++ Programming | 3 |
++++Natural Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Natural Science.