Multimedia Arts, A.A.S.

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This visual communication program prepares students for entry-level positions in the multimedia industry. Students learn to create and deliver content via multiple media formats including print, illustration, text, digital imagery, audio, video, and interactive web sites.

I. General Education Core (15-16)

Area A: Communication (6 credits)

ENG 101 Composition I 3 hrs transfer credit - with a grade of C or better
COMM 101 Principles of Communication 3 hrs transfer credit

Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (3 credits)

ART 131 Survey of Non-Western Art 3 hrs transfer credit recommended
or select one course from Area B

Area C: Mathematics

(demonstrated competence required)

Placement into MATH 095 or completion of MATH 090 - with a grade of C or better

The AAS degree is not intended for transfer; higher math is recommended if students plan to transfer:

MATH 112 General Education Mathematics 3 hrs transfer credit or
MATH 115 General Education Statistics 3 hrs transfer credit

Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (3-4 credits)

Select one course from Area D

Area E: Social and Behavioral Science (3 credits)

Select one course from Area E

II. Program Requirements (35)

ART 101 Two Dimensional Design 3 hrs transfer credit
ART 102 Three Dimensional Design 3 hrs transfer credit
ART 104 Drawing I 3 hrs transfer credit
ART 106 Drawing II 3 hrs transfer credit
ART 115 Introduction to Computer Art 3 hrs transfer credit
ART 121 History of Western Art I 3 hrs transfer credit
ART 122 History of Western Art II 3 hrs transfer credit
COMM 111 Introduction to Mass Communication 3 hrs transfer credit
GC 151 Principles of Graphic Design 3 hrs transfer credit
GC 154 Typography 2 hrs transfer credit
GC 162 Introduction to Web Site Development 3 hrs transfer credit
GC 299 Internship/Seminar 4 hrs credit (variable credit) or
ART 295 Portfolio Seminar 3 hrs transfer credit

Specialization Option (12)

Select one specialization option from the list below and choose 12 credits from within that specialty.

Print Media Option:

ART 126 History of Photography 3 hrs transfer credit
ART 162 Life Drawing 3 hrs transfer credit
ART 201 Painting I 3 hrs transfer credit
ART 205 Printmaking 3 hrs transfer credit
GC 160 Design for Publishing 3 hrs transfer credit
GC 171 Illustration 3 hrs transfer credit
GC 287 Professional Design 3 hrs transfer credit
PHOTO 171 Introduction to Photography 3 hrs transfer credit

Digital Media Option:

GC 156 Design Software Workshop: Special Topics 2 hrs transfer credit
GC 175 2D Animation 3 hrs transfer credit
GC 262 Flash/Interface Design 3 hrs transfer credit
GC 265 Interactive Design Project 3 hrs transfer credit
GC 270 Advanced Web Site Development 3 hrs credit
MUSIC 173 Introduction to Digital Sound 2 hrs transfer credit
PHOTO 267 Video Production 4 hrs credit
PHOTO 275 Photographic Design