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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Digital Animation and enter the workforce. Students explore basic design concepts, basic and advanced drawing techniques, story boarding, and 3D animation technology. This digital media degree gives students the foundation to go into a variety of career fields, from traditional advertising agencies to design agencies to video production companies to web production companies. Students learn how to use industry-standard design software and learn about typography, images, and the creative process involved in designing graphics that clearly present information. Our digital media degree program also includes a series of art courses to give students a solid foundation in the core of graphic design.
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First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| MGD 111 | Adobe Photoshop I | 3 |
| MGD 112 | Adobe Illustrator I | 3 |
| MGD 117 | Introduction to Visual Communications | 3 |
| MGD 153 | 3D Animation I | 3 |
| MGD 143 | Motion Graphic Design I (Software) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| MGD 142 | Digital Animatics | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | MGD 165, 267, or 243, or Any MGD Prefix | 3 |
| MGD 211 | Adobe Photoshop II | 3 |
| ENGLISH | ENG 121, ENG 122, or ENG 131 | 3 |
| MATH | MAT 107 or higher | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Third Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| MGD 167 | Game Design I | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | MGD 165, 267, or 243, or Any MGD Prefix | 3 |
| ART 131 | Visual Concepts 2-D Design | 3 |
| ART 121 | Drawing I | 3 |
| GEN EDU | Any Approved Elective List Course: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| MGD 253 | 3D Animation II | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | MGD 165, 267, or 243, or Any MGD Prefix | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | MGD 116, 141, 164, or 212, or Any MGD Prefix | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | MGD 116, 141, 164, or 212, or Any MGD Prefix | 3 |
| MGD 268 | Business for Creatives | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: Take MGD 268 in Semester 4 if associate seeking. It should be taken the last semester.
Upon completion of MGD 111, MGD 112, MGD 117, MGD 143, MGD 153, MGD 211, MGD 265, MGD 168, and 6 credits of electives (select two courses from the following: MGD 167, MGD 267, MGD 243, or MGD 253), you should apply for the Digital Animation Certificate.
The Multimedia Technology Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Degree is valued with higher regard as it requires more education to obtain than a certificate. As such, it is recommended that interested students declare the AAS Degree as the overall goal. Students declaring the AAS Degree will also complete the Fundamentals of Multimedia Certificate as well as a certificate in the chosen focus area by the time of graduation.