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 Academic Advisor.

Program Description

What You Will Learn

Upon completion of the program you will be able to:
1.  Demonstrate a knowledge of current design and multimedia software applications through a variety of skill-based activities
2.  Create digital designs that demonstrate design principles and processes for multimedia output
3.  Demonstrate an understanding of multimedia design as it applies to visual communication and target audience analysis
4.  Generate graphics that emphasize effective visual communication
5.  Design for Web that utilizes design principles, organizational and navigational planning
6.  Be able to discuss, analyze and utilize hardware and software for multimedia

First Semester

MGD 1011Adobe Photoshop I

3

MGD 1012Adobe Illustrator I

3

MGD 1017Intro to Visual Communications

3

MGD 1041Web Design I

3

MGD 1043Motion Graphic Design I (Software)

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Second Semester

MGD 2043Web Motion Graphic Design II

3

MGD 1064Digital Video Editing I

3

MGD 2041Web Design II

3

ENGLISH Composition I/II (ENG 1021/22) or Technical Writing (ENG 1031)

3

MATH 1140 or Higher Career Mathematics (MAT 1140) or Higher

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Third Semester

ART 1201Drawing I

3

MGD 1013Adobe InDesign

3

ART 1002Visual Concepts 2-D Design

3

ELECTIVE MGD 2011/2012/2058 or Any MGD Prefix

3

GENERAL EDUCATIONIntro to Business (BUS 1015), Intro to PC Applications (CIS 1018), Principles of Computing (CSC 1001), Intro to Programming (CSC 1019), Any ART, Any COM, or Any World Language (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Fourth Semester

MGD 1014Typography I

3

MGD 1033Graphic Design I

3

ELECTIVE MGD 2011/2012/2058 or Any MGD Prefix

3

ELECTIVE MGD 2011/2012/2058 or Any MGD Prefix

3

MGD 2068Business for Creatives

3

Total Credit Hours:15

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.