Arts & Communications
Catalog (Programs)
Multimedia
Associate in Applied Science (Career Program) - 64 Credit Hours
Program Information:
The Multimedia program prepares students interested in seeking entry level positions or career advancement in the multimedia field and related industries of advertising, communication, graphic design, marketing and publishing. Study stresses technical and creative skills for designing, authoring and producing multimedia projects and presentations. The Multimedia program emphasizes multimedia skills development and preparation of a creative portfolio for employment. Students planning transfer to a baccalaureate degree program should enroll in the Associate in Arts and Science Multimedia program of study.
Admission to the Program:
Students entering this program must demonstrate proficiency in basic Macintosh computer operation and skills, by completing MM 105 with a grade of "C" or better or by passing the Multimedia Placement Test.
Recommended Course Sequence:
Fall Semester 1:
MM 130; MM 140; GRDSN 140; GRART 245; ART 151
Spring Semester 1:
MM 142; MM 150; GRART 248; MCOMM 217; COMM 110
Fall Semester 2:
MM 230; MM 231; PSY 110; Laboratory Science; ENGL 105 or ENGL 110
Spring Semester 2:
MM 241; Approved Elective; GRART 247; Mathematics; Social Science
| Course Information: | ||
| Required General Education Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course | Name | Credit |
| ART 151 | ART HISTORY II | 3 |
| COMM 110 | COMMUNICATION: PROCESS AND PRACTICE | 3 |
| ENGL 105 | BASIC COMPOSITION | |
| or | ||
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| PSY 110 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS * | 3 | |
| LABORATORY SCIENCE * | 4 | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE * | 3 | |
| Required Program Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course | Name | Credit |
| GRART 245 | IMAGES AND WEB PAGES | 3 |
| GRART 247 | ADVANCED IMAGES AND WEB PAGES | 3 |
| GRART 248 | COMPUTER ANIMATION IN TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS | 3 |
| GRDSN 140 | GRAPHIC DESIGN I | 3 |
| MCOMM 217 | AUDIO PRODUCTION | 3 |
| MM 130 | MULTIMEDIA SOFTWARE TOPICS | 1 to 4 |
| MM 140 | MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION I | 3 |
| MM 142 | DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY | 3 |
| MM 150 | MULTIMEDIA THEORY | 3 |
| MM 230 | DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION | 3 |
| MM 231 | VIDEO SPECIAL EFFECTS | 3 |
| MM 241 | MULTIMEDIA AUTHORING | 5 |
| Elective Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course | Name | Credit |
| APPROVED ELECTIVE * * | 3 | |
* See specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science Degree (page 6).
** MM 255 Independent Study is offered as an additional elective course.
For Program Information Contact:
Arts and Communication Department
Room 124A
(309)694-5113