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DIGITAL ART AND DESIGN -- DIGITAL ART AND DESIGN
(Associate of Applied Science 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.DAD.DIG.ART.DES
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.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| ARTS 1311 | Design I | 3 |
| ARTS 2356 | Photography I | 3 |
| ARTS 1301 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ARTS 1316 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTC 1302 | Digital Imaging I | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER II
| ARTC 1305 | Basic Graphic Design | 3 |
| ARTS 1312 | Design II | 3 |
| ARTV 1345 | 3-D Modeling and Rendering I # OR | 3 |
| ARTC 2317 | Typographic Design | (3) |
| ARTV 1303 | Basic Animation | 3 |
| IMED 1316 | Web Design I | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER III
| ARTC 1313 | Digital Publishing I | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| ARTS 1317 | Drawing II | 3 |
| +Elective | Animation and Modeling Emphasis (one recommended elective) OR | 3 |
| +Elective | Print/Web Emphasis (one recommended elective) | (3) |
| ++Elective | Art History or Studio Course (one course) | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER IV
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication OR | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | (3) |
| ++++Elective | Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| +ARTV | Animation/Modeling Emphasis (required courses) OR | 6 |
| +ARTC | Print/Web Emphasis (required courses) | (6) |
| +++Elective | Social/Behavioral Science | 3 |
| 15 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 |
#Students who select the Animation and Modeling Emphasis must take ARTV 1345 3-D Modeling and Rendering I in Semester II.
NOTE: A total of three courses must be selected from the same emphasis area.
+Animation and Modeling Emphasis
| ARTV 1341 | 3-D Animation I | 3 |
| ARTV 2351 | 3-D Animation II | 3 |
| ARTS 2323 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
OR
| ARTV 2301 | 2-D Animation I | 3 |
| ARTV 2330 | 2-D Animation II | 3 |
| ARTC 1353 | Computer Illustration | 3 |
| ARTS 2323 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
OR
| ARTV 1341 | 3-D Animation I | 3 |
| ARTV 2345 | 3-D Modeling and Rendering II | 3 |
| ARTS 2326 | Sculpture I OR | 3 |
| ARTS 2346 | Ceramics I | (3) |
| ARTV 2335 | Portfolio Development for Animation | 3 |
| ARTC 1359 | Visual Design for New Media | 3 |
| ARTC 2335 | Portfolio Development for Graphic Design OR | 3 |
| ARTC 2388 | Internship-Commercial and Advertising Art | (3) |
| ARTC 2305 | Digital Imaging II | 3 |
| ITSE 1311 | Beginning Web Programming | 3 |
| MRKG 1311 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ARTC 1349 | Art Direction I | 3 |
| ARTC 1392 | Special Topics in Design and Visual Communications | 3 |
| ARTS 1303 | Art History I | 3 |
| ARTS 1304 | Art History II | 3 |
| ARTS 2311 | Design III | 3 |
| ARTS 2313 | Design Communications I | 3 |
| ARTS 2314 | Design Communications II | 3 |
| ARTS 2316 | Painting I | 3 |
| ARTS 2333 | Printmaking I | 3 |
| ARTS 2348 | Digital Art I | 3 |
| ARTV 1351 | Digital Video | 3 |
| FLMC 1331 | Video Graphics and Visual Effects I | 3 |
| MRKG 2349 | Advertising and Sales Promotion | 3 |
| RTVB 1391 | Special Topics in Radio and Television Broadcasting | 3 |
+++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.
++++Mathematics Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.
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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DIGITAL ART AND DESIGN -- DIGITAL ART AND DESIGN
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.DAD.DIG.ART.DES
This certificate provides students the basic knowledge and skills to work effectively in entry-level positions such as a Digital Art and Design Specialist. All courses taken in the certificate will apply to the AAS degree in Digital Art and Design.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| ARTS 1311 | Design I | 3 |
| ARTC 1305 | Basic Graphic Design | 3 |
| ARTC 1302 | Digital Imaging I | 3 |
| ARTS 2356 | Photography I | 3 |
| 12 |
SEMESTER II
| ARTS 1316 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTV 1345 | 3-D Modeling and Rendering I OR | 3 |
| ARTC 2317 | Typographic Design | (3) |
| ARTV 1303 | Basic Animation | 3 |
| +Elective | Animation and Modeling Emphasis (one course) OR | 3 |
| +Elective | Print/Web Emphasis (one course) | (3) |
| 12 |
SEMESTER III
| ARTC 1313 | Digital Publishing I | 3 |
| ARTS 1301 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| +Elective | Animation and Modeling Emphasis (two courses) OR | 6 |
| +Elective | Print/Web Emphasis (two courses) | (6) |
| 12 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 36 |
#Students who select the Animation and Modeling Emphasis must take ARTV 1345 3-D Modeling and Rendering I in Semester II.
NOTE: A total of three courses must be selected from the same emphasis area.
+Animation and Modeling Emphasis
| ARTS 1312 | Design II OR | 3 |
| ARTS 2323 | Life Drawing I | (3) |
| ARTV 1341 | 3-D Animation I | 3 |
| ARTV 2351 | 3-D Animation II | 3 |
OR
| ARTC 1353 | Computer Illustration OR | 3 |
| ARTS 2323 | Life Drawing I | (3) |
| ARTV 2301 | 2-D Animation I | 3 |
| ARTV 2330 | 2-D Animation II | 3 |
OR
| ARTS 2323 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTS 2346 | Ceramics I OR | 3 |
| ARTS 2326 | Sculpture I | (3) |
| ARTV 2345 | 3-D Modeling and Rendering II | 3 |
| ARTC 1359 | Visual Design for New Media | 3 |
| ARTC 2335 | Portfolio Development for Graphic Design OR | 3 |
| ARTC 2388 | Internship-Commercial and Advertising Art | (3) |
| IMED 1316 | Web Design 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.
New students who are entering the college for the first time should follow the version on this page.
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DIGITAL ART AND DESIGN -- DIGITAL ART AND DESIGN 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.DAD.SPECIAL
This certificate is designed for students who wish to concentrate in a particular art area within the Digital Art and Design field. Five curriculum options include 3-D Animation, 2-D Animation, Environmental Modeling, Print, or Web,. 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, and technical and communication skills needed for an entry-level position within the selected field.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| ARTC 1305 | Basic Graphic Design | 3 |
| ARTC 1302 | Digital Imaging I | 3 |
| +Elective | Animation and Modeling Emphasis (one course) OR | 3 |
| +Elective | Print/Web Emphasis (one course) | (3) |
| 9 |
SEMESTER II
| +Elective | Animation and Modeling Emphasis (four courses) OR | 12 |
| +Elective | Print/Web Emphasis (four courses) | (12) |
| 12 | ||
| Minimum Hours Required | 21 |
NOTE: A total of five courses must be selected from the same emphasis area.
+Animation and Modeling Emphasis:
| ARTS 1316 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTV 1303 | Basic Animation | 3 |
| ARTV 1341 | 3-D Animation I | 3 |
| ARTV 1345 | 3-D Modeling and Rendering I | 3 |
| ARTV 2351 | 3-D Animation II | 3 |
OR
| ARTS 1316 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTV 1303 | Basic Animation | 3 |
| ARTV 2301 | 2-D Animation I | 3 |
| ARTV 2330 | 2-D Animation II | 3 |
| ARTV 2335 | Portfolio Development for Animation | 3 |
OR
| ARTS 1316 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTS 2346 | Ceramics I OR | 3 |
| ARTS 2326 | Sculpture I | (3) |
| ARTV 1345 | 3-D Modeling and Rendering I | 3 |
| ARTV 2345 | 3-D Modeling and Rendering II | 3 |
| ARTV 2335 | Portfolio Development for Animation | 3 |
| ARTC 1313 | Digital Publishing I | 3 |
| ARTC 2335 | Portfolio Development for Graphic Design OR | 3 |
| ARTC 2388 | Internship-Commercial and Advertising Art | (3) |
| ARTS 1311 | Design I | 3 |
| ARTS 1316 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTS 2356 | Photography I | 3 |
OR
| ARTC 1359 | Visual Design for New Media | 3 |
| ARTC 2335 | Portfolio Development for Graphic Design OR | 3 |
| ARTC 2388 | Internship-Commercial and Advertising Art | (3) |
| ARTS 1311 | Design I | 3 |
| ARTV 1303 | Basic Animation | 3 |
| IMED 1316 | Web Design 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.
