2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 28, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog

Graduation Map: Digital Media Production - Web/Graphic Design Option, AAS


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The Associate of Applied Science in Digital Media Production -Web/Graphic Design Option covers computer-based graphics where it applies to print, web, and broadcasting and motion picture applications while incorporating various design and typographic principles and approaches in graphic design and applying them to design projects of moderate and increasing complexity.  Emphasis is on the development of portfolio quality, strong concepts and communicating persuasively and effectively both type and image in a variety of 2D, 3D, and interactive prototypes.  This degree also prepares students to design and deploy content for websites using a variety of media including graphics, sound, animation, and video to create two-way responsive user experiences.

ACTS Course Numbers

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements. Go to https://adhe.edu/students-parents/transfer-info-for-students for more information.

Degree Requirements

-This degree requires successful completion of 60 credit hours.

-A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade-point average is required for graduation.

-In general, you must have a grade of “C” or better to transfer courses to a four-year institution.

-Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.

-Please note: additional prerequisite courses may be required if minimum placement test scores are not met. 

Career Opportunties

Advertising, Graphic Design, Computer Illustration, Web Design and Animation, Recording Industry, Feature Film, Television, Radio and Internet-based media firms.

Semester One


Recommended Sequence

Complete all 15 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  ARTS 1310  Basic Drawing 3    
  DMP 1301  Introduction to Digital Production   3    
  DMP 1307  Introduction to Recording Software 3    
  ENGL 1311  English Composition I 3    
  MATH 1300  Mathematical Reasoning OR MATH 1302  College Algebra (or higher) 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Two


Complete all 15 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  ARTS 1315  Basic Design 3    
  DMP 1304  Introduction to Computer Graphics   3    
  DMP 1308  Introduction to Editing 3    
  ENGL 1312  English Composition II 3    
  Social Science (must have ANTH, ECON, GEOG, HIST, POLS, PSYC, or SOCI prefix) 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Three


Complete all 15 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  DMP 1306  Digital Page Layout & Design    3    
  DMP 1310  Introduction to Web Design  3    
  DMP 2306  Graphic Design I 3    
  DMP 2311  Animation 3    
  SPCH 1300  Speech Communication 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Four


Complete all 15 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  DMP 2310  Visual Effects and Motion Graphics    3    
  DMP 2316  Graphic Design II 3    
  DMP 2320  Design Portfolio  3    
 

Complete two (2) of the following: ARTS 1330  Introduction to Digital Photography CIS 1133  Internet Technologies CIS 1173  Programming for the Web DMP 1305  Digital Cinematography DMP 2321  Sound for Film ENTR 1003  Introduction to Entrepreneurship

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PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR - APPLY FOR GRADUATION

Total 60 Credit Hours


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