COMPUTER GRAPHICS -- COMPUTER GRAPHICS
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
Cedar Valley and North Lake 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.COMP.GRAPH.17
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.
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
SEMESTER III
| ARTC 1313 |
Digital Publishing I |
3 |
| ENGL 1301 |
Composition I |
3 |
| ARTS 1317 |
Drawing II |
3 |
| +Emphasis Elective |
Track 1 or 2 |
3 |
| ++Elective |
Art History or Studio Course |
3 |
|
|
15 |
SEMESTER IV
| SPCH 1311 |
Introduction to Speech Communication OR |
3 |
| SPCH 1315 |
Public Speaking |
(3) |
| BIOL 1322 |
Nutrition and Diet Therapy OR |
3 |
| ++++Elective |
MATH Elective |
(3) |
| +Emphasis Elective |
Track 1 or 2 |
3 |
| ++Elective |
Art History or Studio Course |
3 |
| +++Elective |
Social /Behavioral Science |
3 |
|
|
15 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
60 |
+Track 1 - Animation Emphasis:
+Track 2 - Print/Web Emphasis:
++Elective - Art History or Studio course must be selected from the following:
+++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.
++++MATH Elective--must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.
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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COMPUTER GRAPHICS -- COMPUTER GRAPHICS
Gainful Employment Information
(Level I Certificate)
Cedar Valley and North Lake only
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet 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: C1.COMP.GRAPH.08
This program provides students the basic knowledge and skills to work effectively in entry-level positions such as a Computer Graphics Specialist. All courses taken in the certificate will apply to the AAS degree in Computer Graphics.
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
SEMESTER III
| ARTC 1313 |
Digital Publishing I |
3 |
| ARTS 1301 |
Art Appreciation |
3 |
| +Emphasis Elective |
Track 1 or 2 |
3 |
| +Emphasis Elective |
Track 1 or 2 |
3 |
|
|
12 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
36 |
+Track 1 - Animation Emphasis:
+Track 2 - Web/Print Emphasis:
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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COMPUTER GRAPHICS -- COMPUTER GRAPHICS SPECIALIST
Gainful Employment Information
(Level I Certificate)
Cedar Valley and North Lake only
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet 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: C1.COMP.GRAP.SPC.08
The Computer Graphics Specialist Certificate program is designed for students who wish to concentrate in a particular art area within the Computer Graphics field. Three curriculum options include emphasis in Print Graphics, Web Graphics, or Animation Graphics. The curriculum will familiarize students with art and technical concepts, skills, tools, and related computer software. With completion of the program, students should gain creative, conceptual, technical and communication skills needed for an entry-level position within the selected field.
SEMESTER I
| ARTC 1305 |
Basic Graphic Design |
3 |
| ARTC 1302 |
Digital Imaging I |
3 |
| +Elective |
Computer Graphics Emphasis |
3 |
|
|
9 |
SEMESTER II
| +Elective |
Computer Graphics Emphasis (four courses) |
12 |
|
|
12 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
21 |
+Electives - must be selected from only one of the following Computer Graphics Emphasis areas (Print, Web or Animation):
Print Emphasis:
Web Emphasis:
Animation Emphasis:
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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