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DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGY
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
Eastfield 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.DIG.MEDIA.19
This program focuses on the emphasis of the application of computer technology in the area of digital publishing, preparing the student for employment in the areas of commercial printing, electronic pre-press, multimedia publishing, desktop publishing, or graphic design. A strong background in traditional skills is stressed and strengthened with training in contemporary software and business management techniques. Advanced students serve as professional interns or participate in a cooperative work program to gain practical job experience preparing them for full-time employment.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| ARTC 1305 | Basic Graphic Design | 3 |
| ARTS 1311 | Design I | 3 |
| ARTC 1353 | Computer Illustration | 3 |
| ARTC 1313 | Digital Publishing I | 3 |
| BUSI 1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
| +Elective | Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| 18 |
SEMESTER II
| ARTC 1302 | Digital Imaging I | 3 |
| ARTC 2313 | Digital Publishing II | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| ++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| +++Elective | Designated Elective List | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER III
| ARTC 2305 | Digital Imaging II | 3 |
| ARTC 1327 | Typography | 3 |
| ARTV 1351 | Digital Video | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER IV
| ARTC 1359 | Visual Design for New Media | 3 |
| ARTC 2340 | Computer Illustration II | 3 |
| ARTC 2388 | Internship - Commercial and Advertisting Art | 3 |
| ARTC 2335 | Portfolio Development for Graphic Design | 3 |
| 12 | ||
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 |
+Mathematics Elective - must select from the following:
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
+++Designated Elective List:
Designated Electives
| ARTS 1312 | Design II | 3 |
| ARTS 1316 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTS 1317 | Drawing II | 3 |
Designated Digital Media Elective
| ARTV 2341 | Advanced Digital Video | 3 |
Designated Photography/Video Electives
| PHTC 1300 | Photo Digital Imaging I | 3 |
| PHTC 2349 | Photo Digital Imaging II | 3 |
Designated Communication Electives
| COMM 1307 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| COMM 1316 | News Photography I | 3 |
| COMM 2305 | Editing and Layout | 3 |
| COMM 2311 | Media Writing | 3 |
| COMM 2327 | Introduction to Advertising | 3 |
| COMM 2332 | Radio/Television News | 3 |
| COMM 2339 | Writing for Radio, Television and Film | 3 |
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DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGY -- DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO
(Level I Certificate)
Eastfield 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.DIG.MED.PHOT.VID
The digital photography one-year certificate program is designed to give students the necessary skills to work in the growing field of digital imaging and photography. Students will use computer software, traditional and digital darkroom techniques, and technical and artistic skills in photography, to communicate visually. Film based cameras as well as digital cameras will be used, in addition to film scanners, flatbed scanners, inkjet printers, color laser printers, and other equipment used in the digital imaging arena. The core of this certificate is developing industry standards with specialization in digital photography/video.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| ARTC 1305 | Basic Graphic Design | 3 |
| PHTC 1300 | Photo Digital Imaging I | 3 |
| ARTC 1302 | Digital Imaging I | 3 |
| ARTV 1351 | Digital Video | 3 |
| 12 |
SEMESTER II
| PHTC 2349 | Photo Digital Imaging II | 3 |
| PHTC 2342 | Fashion Photography | 3 |
| ARTV 2341 | Advanced Digital Video | 3 |
| PHTC 2331 | Architectural Photography | 3 |
| ARTC 2388 | Internship-Commercial and Advertising Art | 3 |
| 15 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 27 |
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 MEDIA TECHNOLOGY -- DIGITAL MEDIA
(Level I Certificate)
Eastfield 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.DIG.MED.TECH.19
This program provides students with entry-level digital imaging production skills. Students use state of the art computer software and hardware to professionally design images for print and electronic publication. The core of this certificate is developing industry standards with specialization in digital imaging production.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| ARTC 1305 | Basic Graphic Design | 3 |
| ARTC 1313 | Digital Publishing I | 3 |
| ARTC 1302 | Digital Imaging I | 3 |
| ARTC 1353 | Computer Illustration | 3 |
| 12 |
SEMESTER II
| ARTC 2313 | Digital Publishing II | 3 |
| ARTC 2340 | Computer Illustration II | 3 |
| ARTC 2305 | Digital Imaging II | 3 |
| ARTC 2335 | Portfolio Development | 3 |
| ARTC 2388 | Internship - Commercial and Advertising Art | 3 |
| 15 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 27 |
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DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGY -- MULTIMEDIA GRAPHIC DESIGNER
(Level I Certificate)
Eastfield 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.DIG.MED.GRAPH
This program provides students with entry-level multimedia skills. Students use state of the art computer software and hardware to professionally design images for web based and digital publications. The core of this certificate is developing industry standards with specialization in multimedia techniques.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| ARTC 1305 | Basic Graphic Design | 3 |
| ARTV 2301 | 2-D Animation I | 3 |
| ARTC 1353 | Computer Illustration | 3 |
| ARTC 1302 | Digital Imaging I | 3 |
| ARTV 1351 | Digital Video | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER II
| PHTC 1300 | Photo Digital Imaging I | 3 |
| ARTC 1327 | Typography | 3 |
| ARTC 1359 | Visual Design for New Media | 3 |
| ARTC 2388 | Internship - Commercial and Advertising Art | 3 |
| 12 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 27 |
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.
