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2008 - 2009 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Design Communications, AAS

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The Design Communications program introduces students to the basic competencies and knowledge required for entry into the graphic arts field. Training is production-oriented with emphasis on print media, web site design, multimedia presentation and video graphics. The program offers two associate degree options, allowing students to specialize with an art emphasis or an internet emphasis.

Program advisor is Paul Davidson, assistant professor of design communications.

Art Specialization

Offered at the Levelland Campus

The design communications-art specialization focuses on digital illustration and layout techniques for print, web design, video graphics and multimedia. Students are trained in the use of industry-standard graphics and design software and post-design processes for the field. Students completing the following curriculum will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree.

First Semester*

Total Semester Hours: 18

Second Semester

Total Semester Hours: 18

Third Semester

Total Semester Hours: 16

Fourth Semester

Total Semester Hours: 16/17

Notes

*Although not a requirement for this degree, students are strongly encouraged to take HUDV 1100 during the first semester of enrollment.
**Tech Prep related course that may be articulated with high school.
***ARTS 1311 and ARTS 1312 may be substituted for both these classes respectively with the permission of the program coordinator.
****Consult program advisor for proper choice of course.

Internet Specialization

Offered at the Levelland Campus

The design communications-internet specialization focuses on digital illustration and layout techniques for print, web design, video graphics and multimedia. Students are trained in the use of industry-standard graphics and design software and post-design processes in the field. Students take computer classes to develop their programming and networking skills. Students completing the following curriculum will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree.

First Semester*

Total Semester Hours: 18

Second Semester

Total Semester Hours: 19

Third Semester

Total Semester Hours: 16/17

Fourth Semester

Total Semester Hours: 17

Notes

*Although not a requirement for this degree, students are strongly encouraged to take HUDV 1100 during the first semester of enrollment.
**Tech Prep related course that may be articulated with high school.
***ARTS 1311 and ARTS 1312 may be substituted for both these classes respectively with the permission of the program coordinator.
****Consult program advisor for proper choice of course requirement.

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