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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Web Design and enter the workforce. Students explore web and multimedia design, including web design, web programming, web animation, and video editing. 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 141 | Web Design 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 243 | Web Motion Graphic Design II | 3 |
| MGD 164 | Digital Video Editing I | 3 |
| MGD 241 | Web Design II | 3 |
| ENGLISH | ENG 121, ENG 122, or ENG 131 | 3 |
| MATH | MAT 107 or higher | 3-5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-17 |
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.
| ART 121 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | MGD 114, MGD 116, or MGD 133 | 3 |
| ART 131 | Visual Concepts 2-D Design | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | MGD 211, 212, 242, 258, or Any MGD Prefix | 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.
| ELECTIVE | MGD 114, 116, 133, or Any MGD Prefix | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | MGD 114, 116, 133, or Any MGD Prefix | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | MGD 211, 212, 242, 258, or Any MGD Prefix | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | MGD 211, 212, 242, 258, or Any MGD Prefix | 3 |
| MGD 268 | Business for Creatives | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: You should take MGD 268 in Semester 4 if associate seeking. It should be taken in the last semester.
Upon completion of MGD 111, MGD 112, MGD 117, MGD 141, MGD 143, MGD 164, MGD 241, MGD 243, MGD 268, and 3 credits of electives (select one from MGD 114, MGD 116, or MGD 133), you should apply for the Web Design 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.