Graphic Arts Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree This program is designed to prepare graduates for careers in the Graphic Arts and Communications industries as interactive multimedia graphics production specialists. Emphasis will be placed on skills which will enable students to produce interactive multimedia products such as training and educational software products, digital interactive catalogs, sales presentation tools, interactive information kiosks, entertainment software (interactive movies, special interest titles and novels/stories) and internet web sites. All computer courses are taught using the Macintosh computer. |
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First
Semester
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Cr.
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GART
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1000
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Introduction to Graphic Arts
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3
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GART
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1002
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Typography
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3
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ENGL
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1010
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English
Composition I (Gen. Ed.)
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3
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****
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Natural
Science/Mathematics (Gen. Ed.)1
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3
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****
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Humanities/Fine Arts (Gen. Ed.)1
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3
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Total
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15
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Second
Semester
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GART
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1040
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Pixel
Imaging I
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4
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GART
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1070
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Vector
Illustration I
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4
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GART
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2512
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Publishing
on the Internet
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3
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SPCH
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2010
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Oral
Communication (Gen. Ed.)
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3
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Total
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14
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Third
Semester
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GART
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2040
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Pixel
Imaging II
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4
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GART
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2500
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Introduction to Interactive Multimedia |
4
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GART
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2516
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Video
Editing I
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4
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GART
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2520
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3D
Modeling
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3
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Total
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15
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Fourth
Semester
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GART
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2522
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Animated
Graphics
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4
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GART
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2526
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Video
Editing II
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3
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GART
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2599
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Interactive Multimedia Portfolio Practicum
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3
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GART
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Elective 2
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3
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****
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Social/Behavioral Sciences (Gen. Ed.)1
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3
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Total
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16
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Total
Program Credits
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60
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This program of study is designed as a terminal degree for a specific career field. The courses offered by the department are not designed for transfer to four-year institutions. Please see the course descriptions section for details about transferability of courses. 1 Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection. 2 Graphic Arts (GART) electives can be selected from any Graphic Arts course that is not listed above as part of the required concentration, or may include any visual art courses with the approval of the Department Chair. Electives can be taken in any semester as long as course prerequisites have been satisfied. |
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