Faculty: Brian Martin (FS)
Degree: Associate in Digital Design
Supplemental Information: Digital Design Website
Students interested in the digital design emphasis will learn to produce graphic materials and Web pages using the most current computer digital design software. In addition to solid computer skills, students in this emphasis develop a strong command of layout techniques and gain experience working under deadline pressure. Graduates are qualified to seek entry-level positions as graphic and Web page designers, magazine artists, computer illustrators, computer 2D/3D animators, digital imaging specialists, and multimedia authoring/programmer specialists.
Digital Design Professional/Technical Outcomes- Communicate ideas
- Collaborate with clients and co-workers in the creation of a product
- Create and maintain a portfolio to show potential employers their abilities
- Maintain a competitive edge in the field through constant practice and upgrading of graphic design skills
- Ethical use of copyrighted materials
Core Abilities Outcomes
Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking:
Graduates will be able to question, search for answers and meaning, and develop ideas that lead to action.
Responsibility:
Graduates will be able to respond by examining the relationship between self, community, and environments, evaluating potential impacts and consequences of actions, and making choices and contributions based on that examination and evaluation.
Information Competency:
Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning.
Effective Communication:
Graduates will be able to exchange messages in a variety of contexts using multiple methods.
Multiculturalism:
Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of diverse ideas, cultures and experiences and the ability to examine their own attitudes and assumptions in order to engage others with civility and empathy.
| Digital Design Requirements (76 credits) | ||
| Dept | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 101 | Basic Design, Beginning | 5 |
| CIS 121 | Intro to Computer Information Systems | 5 |
| DDSGN 110 | Intro to Graphic Design and Rich Media | 5 |
| DDSGN 120 | Production Management | 3 |
| DDSGN 121 | Layout Design and Publishing | 3 |
| DDSGN 130 | Graphic Design II | 5 |
| DDSGN 140 | Fundamentals of 3D Modeling and Animation | 5 |
| DDSGN 150 | Web Design and CSS | 5 |
| DDSGN 160 | Fundamentals of Digital Photography | 5 |
| DDSGN 170 | Video Production and DVD Authoring | 5 |
| DDSGN 210 | Fundamentals of Multimedia Authoring Systems | 5 |
| DDSGN 220 | Integrated Digital Design I | 5 |
| DDSGN 230 | Integrated Digital Design II | 5 |
| CIS 290 | Supervised Internship | 5 |
| Select two from the following: | ||
| ART& 100 | Art Appreciation | 5 |
| ART 105 | Intro to Art | 5 |
| ART 111 | Drawing, Beginning | 5 |
| ART 201 | Painting, Beginning | 5 |
| DDSGN 141 | Advanced 3D Modeling and Animation | 5 |
| DDSGN 161 | Advanced Photoshop | 5 |
| Related Instruction (20 credits) | ||
| BUS 107 | Business Mathematics | 5 |
| BUS 240 | Human Relations in the Workplace | 5 |
| Select two from the following: | ||
| *ENGL& 235 | Technical Writing | 5 |
| *JOURN 102 | Intro to News Writing | 5 |
| CMST& 220 | Public Speaking | 5 |
Students entering the program should be able to type at least 35 wpm.
Students looking to transfer to a four-year school must take English 101 as well as other requirements dependent on the four year institution (for example, take MATH& 107 instead of BUS 107.) See advisor for details.
*Prerequisites required.
