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Graphics/Web Development, A.A.A.S.

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Academic Program Code: 160

This program provides a broad knowledge base for applying graphic and web development skills and is career focused. Using a combination of theory, hands-on software practice and practical project development, students will gain an understanding of the principles of computer graphic applications, web development, typography, and print skills. Graphic/Web developers must be creative and have problem-solving, production, communication and technical skills.

General Education Courses

Select a minimum of 15 credit hours of course work from the General Education Course list. Course work must be selected as directed from the areas below.

English Composition and Communications

EN 101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
Select an EN or COM course from the list below (based on your transfer intent, if applicable).
EN 102 - English Composition II Credit Hours: 3
OR
COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
OR
COM 135 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3

Humanities

Select one (1) Humanities General Education Elective.

Humanities General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Social Sciences

Select one (1) Social Sciences General Education Elective.

Social Sciences General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Select one (1) Natural Sciences Lab/Non Lab General Education Elective or one (1) Mathematics General Education Elective.

Nat Sci Lab/Non Lab General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course
OR
Mathematics General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

General Education Total Credit Hours

15 (minimum)

Program Courses

CIS 100 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
CIS 103 - Introduction to Windows and Microsoft Office Credit Hours: 3
CIS 106 - Internet Essentials Credit Hours: 3
CIS 120 - Introduction to Graphic Software/ Photoshop and Illustrator Credit Hours: 3
CIS 149 - Web Design I Credit Hours: 3
CIS 152 - Digital Imaging I / Photoshop Credit Hours: 3
CIS 208 - Web Animation / Flash Credit Hours: 3
CIS 249 - Web Design II Credit Hours: 3
CIS 279 - Digital Portfolio Credit Hours: 3
OR
CIS 285 - CIS Internship Credit Hours: 3

Program Track

Select either the Web Design or Graphics Track and complete the courses within the Track.

Graphics Track

CIS 122 - Digital Illustration / Illustrator Credit Hours: 3
CIS 162 - Desktop Publishing I / InDesign Credit Hours: 3
CIS 252 - Digital Imaging II / Photoshop Credit Hours: 3

Web Design Track

CIS 148 - HTML Essentials Credit Hours: 3
CIS 241 - Web Application Programming I Credit Hours: 3
CIS 247 - Web Application Programming II Credit Hours: 3

Program Elective Courses

Select three (3) of the following courses (9 credits total).

CIS 250 - 3D Animation and Modeling / 3D Studio-Max Credit Hours: 3
CIS 262 - Desktop Publishing II / InDesign Credit Hours: 3
CIS 274 - Application Development and Security for Mobile Devices Credit Hours: 3
AT 130 - Two Dimensional Design I Principles Credit Hours: 3
PO 101 - Photography I Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours

60

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