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Career Pathway—Arts and Communication
Multimedia Art includes four major areas of emphasis: Multimedia, Film Animation, Photography, and Visual Art. The Associate in Applied Science in Multimedia Art is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in public and private multimedia photography and production studios, web design studios, and graphic design firms. Working professionals and employers designed the curriculum to develop individuals who will thrive in fast-paced work environments and prepare students to use state-of-the-art technology with artistic expression.
Associate degrees with concentrations in Animation, Photography, and Visual Art may transfer to four-year institutions if students take the additional general education courses. Transfer guides are available in the Academic Advising office. If students are interested in a transfer option, they should consider completing the General Education MACRAO courses listed on page 15.
Prerequisites
Students should possess basic Macintosh operation skills or take Graphic Design 105, Using and Troubleshooting the Macintosh. Students should also have basic Photoshop skills.
General Education
Students must complete the following general education requirements:
| CREDITS | |
|---|---|
| Art 105, Contemporary Art Survey | 2 |
| Communication 111, Business Communication | 3 |
| Communication 241, Mass Communication | 3 |
| Critical Thinking Elective° | 3-4 |
| English 151, Freshman Composition | 3 |
| Healthy Living Elective° | 2-3 |
| 16-18 |
° For options to fulfill the Critical Thinking and Healthy Living Electives, see page 33.
The Multimedia Art Program emphasizes creativity, and individuals become well suited for positions requiring artistic design and image development. In a hands-on learning environment, students gain four areas of specialization in the core courses. In the seminars students work with instructors to implement learning through creation of projects designed to display students’ artistic abilities, craft, and knowledge. The following courses are required for the program.
Core Courses
| CREDITS | |
|---|---|
| Animation 103, Introduction to Video Art | 3 |
| Animation 104, Introduction to Sound, Recording, and Editing | 3 |
| Animation 234, Introduction to 3-D Animation Techniques | 3 |
| Art 103, Two-Dimension Design. | 3 |
| Art 110, Drawing I | 3 |
| Art 204, Three-Dimension Art | 3 |
| Art 215, Art Seminar I | 3 |
| Art 216, 4-D Studio Art Seminar II | 3 |
| Art 222, Introduction to Photography | 3 |
| Art 223, Intermediate Photography | 3 |
| Art 224, Advanced Photography | 3 |
| Art 227, Digital Color Photography | 3 |
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The candidate for an associate degree in Multimedia Art may select from the following two elective options: Graphic Design or Animation.
Multimedia Art Option 1 – Graphic Design
8-12 Credits Required
| CREDITS | |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design 130, QuarkXpress | 4 |
| Graphic Design 167, DreamWeaver | 4 |
| Graphic Design 170, Photoshop | 4 |
The four-semester sequence of courses suggested for full-time Multimedia Art students may be:
| I | II | III | IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART 105 | ANIM 103 | ANIM 104 | ANIM 234 |
| ART 110 | ART 103 | ART 204 | ART 224 |
| ART 222 | ART 215 | ART 216 | COMM 111 |
| ENGL 151 | ART 223 | ART 227 | Critical Thinking Elective |
| GRDE | GRDE | COMM 241 | |
| Healthy Living Elective |
Multimedia Art OPTION 2 – ANIMATION
Required Courses
| CREDITS | |
|---|---|
| Animation 233, Introduction to 2-D Animation Techniques | 3 |
| Animation 235, Intermediate Animation | 3 |
| Animation 236, Advanced Animation | 3 |
| English 205, Script Writing for the Media | 3 |
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The four-semester sequence of courses recommended for the full-time student is:
| I | II | III | IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANIM 233 | ANIM 103 | ANIM 104 | ANIM 236 |
| ART 103 | ANIM 234 | ANIM 235 | ART 224 |
| ART 105 | ART 204 | ART 216 | COMM 111 |
| ART 110 | ART 215 | ART 227 | ENGL 205 |
| ART 222 | ART 223 | COMM 241 | Healthy Living Elective |
| ENGL 151 | Critical Thinking Elective |