COMPUTER GRAPHICS -- COMPUTER GRAPHICS

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

Cedar Valley and North Lake only

• Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
• Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.COMP.GRAPH.08

This degree is designed to develop the hands-on skills and conceptual art knowledge necessary for a graduate to advance in career paths appropriate to their own interests and abilities. The program will allow students to gain skills in using industry standard equipment and software and will stress the role of motion graphics in designing and producing professional graphics for the web, animation, and video games.

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

SEMESTER III

SEMESTER IV

+Track 1 - Animation Emphasis:

Two courses from the ++ Art History, Studio Course or General Electives are also required. The college highly recommends two of these be taken with this degree:

+Track 2 - Print/Web Emphasis:

Two courses from the ++ Art History, Studio Course or General Electives are also required. The college highly recommends two these be taken with this degree:

++Elective - Arts History, Studio, or General course must be selected from the following:

+++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.

++++Mathematics/Natural Sciences--must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics/Natural Sciences.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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COMPUTER GRAPHICS -- COMPUTER GRAPHICS

Gainful Employment Information

(Level I Certificate)

Cedar Valley and North Lake only

• Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
• Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: C1.COMP.GRAPH.08

This program provides students the basic knowledge and skills to work effectively in entry-level positions such as a Computer Graphics Specialist. All courses taken in the certificate will apply to the AAS degree in Computer Graphics.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

ARTS 1311	2-D Design	3
ARTC 1305	Basic Graphic Design	3
ARTC 1302	Digital Imaging I	3
ARTS 1301	Art Appreciation	3
		12

SEMESTER II

ARTS 1316	Drawing I	3
ARTV 1345	3-D Modeling and Rendering I	3
ARTV 1303	Basic Animation	3
+Emphasis Elective	Track 1 or 2	3-4
		12-13

SEMESTER III

ARTC 1313	Digital Publishing I	3
+Emphasis Elective	Track 1 or 2	3
+Emphasis Elective	Track 1 or 2	3
		9

Minimum Hours Required

33-34

+Track 1 - Animation Emphasis:

ARTS 1312	3-D Design	3
ARTV 1341	3-D Animation I	3
ARTV 2351	3-D Animation II	3

+Track 2 - Web/Print Emphasis:

IMED 1316	Web Design I OR	3
IMED 1416	Web Design I	(4)
ARTC 1359	Visual Design for New Media	3
ARTC 2335	Portfolio Development for Graphic Design	3

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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COMPUTER GRAPHICS -- COMPUTER GRAPHICS SPECIALIST

Gainful Employment Information

(Level I Certificate)

Cedar Valley and North Lake only

• Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
• Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: C1.COMP.GRAP.SPC.08

The Computer Graphics Specialist Certificate program is designed for students who wish to concentrate in a particular art area within the Computer Graphics field. Three curriculum options include emphasis in Print Graphics, Web Graphics, or Animation Graphics. The curriculum will familiarize students with art and technical concepts, skills, tools, and related computer software. With completion of the program, students should gain creative, conceptual, technical and communication skills needed for an entry-level position within the selected field.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

ARTS 1316	Drawing I	3
ARTC 1302	Digital Imaging I	3
+Elective	Computer Graphics Emphasis	3
		9

SEMESTER II

+Elective	Computer Graphics Emphasis (two or three courses)	6-10
ARTC 2335	Portfolio Development for Graphic Design	3
		9-13
Minimum Hours Required		18-22

+Electives - must be selected from only one of the following Computer Graphics Emphasis areas (Print, Web or Animation):

Print Emphasis:

ARTS 1311	2-D Design	3
ARTC 1305	Basic Graphic Design	3
ARTC 1313	Digital Publishing I	3

Web Emphasis:

ARTS 1311	2-D Design	3
IMED 1316	Web Design I OR	3
IMED 1416	Web Design I	(4)
ARTC 1359	Visual Design for New Media	3
ARTV 1303	Basic Animation	3

Animation Emphasis:

ARTV 1345	3-D Modeling and Rendering I	3
ARTV 1303	Basic Animation	3
ARTV 1341	3-D Animation I	3

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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