Multimedia Graphic Design
Associate of Applied Science Degree
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Recommended basic skills standards are
This program prepares the students for entry-level work in some of the following creative and exciting areas: graphic design, photo enhancement, digital illustration, interactive media digital video production, web design, animation, and production layout. Students receive a blend of knowledge in color, design, computer software, typography, and drawing. Students will also choose from a variety of course electives.
Maximizing student success in the Multimedia Graphic Design program is the department goal. The program faculty recommends that students develop the following desirable skill and knowledge foundations to enhance student success:
- Advanced college level study skills
- Working knowledge of algebraic principles and basic measurement
- College-level reading, writing, comprehension, and study skills
- Working knowledge and application of college-level English
- Demonstrated time management skills
- Keyboarding, mouse and computer experience (will be taught in MGD 102). It is strongly recommended that students see an advisor for program planning.
Students may complete basic skill deficiencies concurrently with the beginning courses in the program. Students must arrange with advisors to remedy deficiencies in program requirements. Please call 719-502-3143 for advising.
General Education Courses for all emphasis areas
Art Appreciation: AH1 |
3 |
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Art History Ancient to Medieval: AH1 |
(3) |
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Introduction to PC Applications |
3 |
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Computer Literacy |
(3) |
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or |
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Problem Solving with (Software Package) |
(3) |
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English Composition I: CO1 |
3 |
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or |
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Technical Writing I |
(3) |
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Career Math |
3 |
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or |
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Financial Mathematics |
(3) |
General Education Elective
3 |
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15 |
Required MGD courses
Introduction to Multimedia |
3 |
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Production Design |
3 |
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Design & Color |
3 |
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or |
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Visual Concepts 2-D Design |
(3) |
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Adobe Photoshop I |
3 |
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Adobe Illustrator I |
3 |
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MGD 113 |
QuarkXPress |
3 |
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Typography I |
3 |
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Drawing for Illustrators |
3 |
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Web Design I |
3 |
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Electronic PrePress |
3 |
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Computer Graphics I |
3 |
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Capstone |
2 |
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Elective |
Choose fifteen (15) hours from the list below |
15 |
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50 |
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Total Credit Hours |
65 |
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MGD Electives
Film Photography I |
3 |
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Digital Photography I |
3 |
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Creativity & Visual Thinking |
3 |
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History of Design |
2 |
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History of Illustration |
2 |
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Lettering for Graphic Design |
2 |
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Adobe InDesign |
3 |
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Painter for Digital Media |
3 |
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Design & Color II |
3 |
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Motion Graphic Design I |
3 |
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3-D Animation |
3 |
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Director I |
3 |
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Digital Video Editing I |
3 |
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After Effects I |
3 |
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Seminar/Workshop |
1 |
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Internship |
3 |
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Children’s Book Illustration |
3 |
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Point of Purchase Packaging Design |
3 |
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Illustration I |
3 |
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Illustration II |
3 |
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Illustration III |
3 |
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Adobe Photoshop II |
3 |
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Adobe Illustrator II |
3 |
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Painting for Illustrators |
3 |
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Computer Graphics II |
3 |
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Web Design II |
3 |
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Web Motion Graphic Design II |
3 |
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Management & Production |
3 |
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Digital Video Editing II |
3 |
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After Effects II |
3 |
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DVD Authoring |
3 |
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Business for Creatives |
3 |
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Principles of Audio |
3 |
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Basic Video Production |
3 |
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Advanced Video Production |
3 |
Certificates
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Digital Image
Digital Photography I |
3 |
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Film Photography I |
(3) |
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Design & Color |
3 |
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Adobe Photoshop I |
3 |
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Adobe Illustrator I |
3 |
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Adobe Photoshop II |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
15 |
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Design to Print
Design & Color |
3 |
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or |
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Visual Concepts 2-D Design |
(3) |
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Adobe Photoshop I |
3 |
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Adobe Illustrator I |
3 |
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MGD 113 |
QuarkXPress |
3 |
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Electronic Pre-Press |
3 |
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Computer Graphics I |
3 |
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Computer Graphics II |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
21 |
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Illustration
Design & Color |
3 |
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Adobe Photoshop I |
3 |
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Adobe Illustrator I |
3 |
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Illustration I |
3 |
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Illustration II |
3 |
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Illustration III |
3 |
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Painting for Illustrators |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
21 |
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Video Production and Editing
Design & Color |
3 |
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Adobe Photoshop I |
3 |
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Digital Video Editing I |
3 |
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After Effects I |
3 |
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Digital Video Editing II |
3 |
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After Effects II |
3 |
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DVD Authoring |
3 |
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Principles of Audio |
3 |
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Basic Video Production |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
27 |
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Web Design
Design & Color |
3 |
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Adobe Photoshop I |
3 |
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Adobe Illustrator I |
3 |
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Web Design I |
3 |
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Motion Graphic Design I |
3 |
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Web Design II |
3 |
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Web Motion Graphic Design II |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
21 |
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