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2014 - 2015 Catalog
Program: Digital Media Technology
Degree Plan: Digital Media Technology AAS

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(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.MEDIA

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 1336	Television Production I	3
COMM 1337	Television Production II	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.