Digital Multimedia Associate in Applied Science

The Digital Multimedia AAS degree will prepare students to use computerized digital images as well as sound and graphics as the primary medium of expression in the visual and performing arts. The Digital Multimedia program is designed to assist students in developing a professional portfolio in preparation for entering, or re-entering, the workforce with strong academic and practical knowledge, since designers in this rapidly evolving multidisciplinary field use technology, design, and social awareness to solve visual communication and performing arts design issues.

Degree Requirements

Area I: Written Composition

Select 3 credit hours from:

ENG 101English Composition I

3

ENG 131Applied Writing

3

ENG 131: Students who intend to transfer into a baccalaureate degree program should take ENG 101. ENG 131 is a Code C course, which is not designed for transfer credit.

Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts

ART 100Art Appreciation

3

THR 120Theater Appreciation

3

MUS 101Music Appreciation

3

Select 3 credit hours from:

SPH 107Fund Of Public Speaking

3

SPH 226Business and Professional Speech

3

Area III: Natural Science and Mathematics

PHS 111Physical Science I

4

MTH 116Mathematical Applications

3

PSY 200General Psychology

3

Area IV: History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences

HIS 101Western Civilization I

3

SOC 200Introduction To Sociology

3

Area V: General Education Required Core Courses

ART 113Drawing I

3

ART 121Two-Dimensional Comp I

3

ART 175Digital Photography

3

ART 220Intro To Computer Graphics

3

ART 221Computer Graphics I

3

GRD 1373-d Fundamentals

3

GRD 143Digital Video Foundation

3

GRD 183Digital Video Production

3

GRD 2373d Graphics & Animation

3

ORI 105Orientation & Student Success

3

WKO 101Workplace Skills Development I

1

Suggested Course Sequence

Semester 1

ART 100Art Appreciation

3

ART 113Drawing I

3

ART 121Two-Dimensional Comp I

3

ART 220Intro To Computer Graphics

3

ORI 105Orientation & Student Success

3

Semester 2

ART 175Digital Photography

3

ART 221Computer Graphics I

3

ENG 101English Composition I

3

Or

ENG 131Applied Writing

3

MUS 101Music Appreciation

3

SPH 107Fund Of Public Speaking

3

Or

SPH 226Business and Professional Speech

3

Semester 3

HIS 101Western Civilization I

3

PHS 111Physical Science I

4

PSY 200General Psychology

3

Semester 4

GRD 1373-d Fundamentals

3

GRD 143Digital Video Foundation

3

MTH 116Mathematical Applications

3

Semester 5

GRD 183Digital Video Production

3

GRD 2373d Graphics & Animation

3

SOC 200Introduction To Sociology

3

THR 120Theater Appreciation

3

WKO 101Workplace Skills Development I

1