Web Design Associate of Applied Science

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree 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.

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

MGD 1011	Adobe Photoshop I	3
MGD 1012	Adobe Illustrator I	3
MGD 1017	Intro to Visual Communications	3
MGD 1041	Web Design I	3
MGD 1043	Motion Graphic Design I (Software)	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note:  Upon completion of MGD 1011, MGD 1012, MGD 1017, MGD 1041, and MGD 1043, you should apply for the Fundamentals in Multimedia Technology Certificate.

Second Semester

MGD 2043	Web Motion Graphic Design II	3
MGD 1064	Digital Video Editing I	3
MGD 2041	Web Design II	3
ENGLISH	Composition I/II (ENG 1021/22) or Technical Writing (ENG 1031)	3
MATH	Career Mathematics (MAT 1140) or Higher	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

 

Third Semester

ART 1201	Drawing I	3
MGD 1013	Adobe InDesign	3
ART 1002	Visual Concepts 2-D Design	3
ELECTIVE	MGD 2011/2012/2042/2058 or Any MGD Prefix	3
GEN EDU	Any Approved Elective List Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note: Campus offerings vary by semester for Adobe InDesign (MGD 1013), Typography I (MGD 1014) and Graphic Design I (MGD 1033). You should take the course when it is offered at your desired campus location either in semester 3 or semester 4.

Fourth Semester

MGD 1014	Typography I	3
MGD 1033	Graphic Design I	3
ELECTIVE	MGD 2011/2012/2042/2058 or Any MGD Prefix	3
ELECTIVE	MGD 2011/2012/2042/2058 or Any MGD Prefix	3
MGD 2068	Business for Creatives	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note: Campus offerings vary by semester for Adobe InDesign (MGD 1013), Typography I (MGD 1014) and Graphic Design I (MGD 1033). You should take the course when it is offered at your desired campus location either in semester 3 or semester 4.

You should take MGD 2068 in the last semester.

Upon completion of MGD 1011, MGD 1012, MGD 1017, MGD 1041, MGD 1043, MGD 1064, MGD 2041, MGD 2043, MGD 2068, and 3 elective credits from MGD 1013 / MGD 1014 / MGD 1033, you should apply for the Web Design Certificate.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes:

Scheduling may vary per campus locations. You are encouraged to register for courses in accord with your main campus scheduling.

The Web Design 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.

You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.