Digital Multimedia Associate in Applied Science

The Digital Multimedia AAS degree will prepare students to use computerized digital images, video, and photography 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

Students who intend to transfer into a baccalaureate degree program should take ENG 101. ENG 131 is not designed for transfer credit.

Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts

ART 100Art Appreciation

3

MUS 101Music Appreciation

3

Select 3 credit hours from:

SPH 107Fund Of Public Speaking

3

Area III: Natural Science and Mathematics

PHS 111Physical Science I

4

MTH 116Mathematical Applications

3

Area IV: History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences

SOC 200Introduction To Sociology

3

PSY 200General Psychology

3

HIS 101Western Civilization I

3

Or

HIS 121World History I

3

Area V: General Education Required Core Courses

THR 120Theater Appreciation

3

ART 113Drawing I

3

ART 121Two-Dimensional Comp I

3

ART 175Digital Photography

3

ART 220Intro To Computer Graphics

3

ART 178Audio & Visual

3

GRD 1373-d Fundamentals

3

THR 136Acting for Film & Television

2

GRD 143Digital Video Foundation

3

GRD 183Digital Video Production

3

GRD 2373d Graphics & Animation

3

THR 266Fundamentals of Directing

3

ART 176Film Making

3

ART 276Filmmaking II

3

GRD 292Practicum/COOP

3

GRD 290Portfolio Presentation

3

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

ART 175Digital Photography

3

Semester 2

ENG 101English Composition I

3

Or

ENG 131Applied Writing

3

MUS 101Music Appreciation

3

SPH 107Fund Of Public Speaking

3

ART 178Audio & Visual

3

GRD 143Digital Video Foundation

3

Semester 3

HIS 101Western Civilization I

3

PHS 111Physical Science I

4

PSY 200General Psychology

3

GRD 183Digital Video Production

3

THR 120Theater Appreciation

3

Semester 4

GRD 1373-d Fundamentals

3

MTH 116Mathematical Applications

3

THR 136Acting for Film & Television

2

ART 176Film Making

3

GRD 290Portfolio Presentation

3

Semester 5

GRD 2373d Graphics & Animation

3

SOC 200Introduction To Sociology

3

THR 266Fundamentals of Directing

3

ART 276Filmmaking II

3

GRD 292Practicum/COOP

3