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Associate of applied science degree: Graphic Design -

multimedia

  • Associate of Applied Science Degree: Graphic Design
    Specialization: Multimedia (514.04)

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Graphic Design with a specialization in Multimedia is designed to meet a growing employment need in the area of graphic design in Hampton Roads and to enhance the college’s program in Graphic Design. The emphasis of the specialization is on Web design and video animation production skills. The knowledge and skills provided in this program prepare students for transfer to four-year degree programs and/or entry into the multimedia industry.

 

SEMESTER 1 (BASED ON A FALL SEMESTER START)
Course Number
Course Title
Credits
Prerequisite
ART 133 Visual Arts Foundation
4

Co-req: SDV 101

ART 201 History of Art I
3
 
ART 283

Computer Graphics I

4

Co-req: ART 133

ENG 111 College Composition I
3
Placement
PHT 101 Photography I        3  
SDV 101 Orientation to Visual Arts
1

Co-req: ART 133

                SEMESTER TOTAL
18
 
SEMESTER 2
Course Number
Course Title
Credits
Prerequisite
ART 121 Drawing I
3
 
ART 141 Typography I        4

ART 133 and

ART 283

ART 202 History of Art II
3
 
ART 284

Computer Graphics II

4
ART 283
ENG 112 College Composition II        3 ENG 111
                SEMESTER TOTAL
17
 
SEMESTER 3
Course Number
Course Title
Credits
Prerequisite
ART 263 Interactive Design I        4 ART 141 and ART 283
ART 209 Creative Concepts and Copy Writing
3
ENG 111
ART 270 Motion Graphics I
3

ART 133 and

ART 283

HIS 111 History of World Civilization I
3
Placement into ENG 111
 

Natural Science Elective1

or  Mathematics Elective1

3
Placement for MTH elective
  Health/Physical Education1
1
 
                SEMESTER TOTAL
17
 
SEMESTER 4
Course Number
Course Title
Credits
Prerequisite
ART 208 Video Techniques
4

ART 283

ART 264 Interactive Design II        4
ART 263
ART 287 Portfolio and Resume Preparation2
2
Instructor Permission
HIS 112 History of World Civilization II
3
Placement into ENG 111
  Approved Graphic Design Elective3
3-4
 
                SEMESTER TOTAL
16-17
 
                TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS
68-69
 

 

1        Eligible courses are listed on page 64 in the 2008-2009 catalog.  See your

          academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).

2        ART 287 should be taken in the final semester before graduation and is offered

          in the fall and spring semester only.

3        Students may choose from any of the listed courses for which they have the

          prerequisite and that is not already a requirement in their specialization:

          ART 122, ART 203, ART 208, ART 250, ART 251, ART 252, ART 263, ART 264,

          ART 270, ART 290*, ART 297*, and PHT 135.

          *Requires permission of Visual Arts Center Director.

Visual Arts Center in Olde Towne Portsmouth

 


2008-2009 Catalog

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