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Multimedia Web Design A.A.S.
Program Available at:
- Richland
Catalog Year 2020-2021 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College Multimedia webpage and your academic advisor at the Richland Campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Multimedia Web Design. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Multimedia Technology-Multimedia Web Design. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Multimedia Web Design is designed to enable students to participate as creative and resourceful members of a web development team. Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be experienced in creating responsive rich media websites along with creating and editing digital art, motion graphics, video, animations, graphics, and audio for use on the Internet, print and video. This degree provides an external learning experience. Courses that complete the degree also complete the Web Designer-Multimedia Level 1 (WD) Certificate and the Visual Design Level I (VD) Certificate and are noted below.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
AAS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
IMED 1316 – Web Design I (Course also applies to WD, VD)
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or better.
ARTC 1359 – Visual Design for New Media (Course also applies to VD)
CHOOSE ONE:
- IMED 1301 – Introduction to Digital Media OR
- ARTC 1305 – Basic Graphic Design* (Courses also apply to WD, VD)
CHOOSE ONE:
- ARTC 1302 – Digital Imaging I OR
- ARTS 2348 – Digital Media (Courses also apply to WD, VD)
* There are several course options to fulfill this elective requirement for the Associate Degree. Speak with your academic or faculty advisors for a specific list in the catalog.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 2
ARTV 1351 – Digital Video (Course also applies to VD)
ARTV 1303 – Basic Animation (Course also applies to VD)
IMED 2315 – Web Design II This is the capstone experience for WD. (Course also applies to WD, VD)
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or better.
CHOOSE ONE:**
- ARTS 1316 – Drawing I Required for Visual Design Certificate. OR
- ITSE 1311 – Beginning Web Programming Required for the Web Designer Certificate.
* There are several course options to fulfill this elective requirement for the Associate Degree. Speak with your academic or faculty advisors for a specific list in the catalog.
** Additional Specialty Elective courses are available for the A.A.S. Degree. Speak with your academic or faculty advisors for a specific list in the catalog.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 3
BUSI 1301 – Business Principles BUSG 2309 Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship is an option for those seeking the Associates Degree. (Course also applies to WD)
ARTC 1353 – Computer Illustration* (Course also applies to VD)
ARTC 2305 – Digital Imaging II This is the capstone experience for VD. (Course also applies to VD)
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE** This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:*
- ARTC 1317 – Design Communication I (Course also applies to WD, VD) OR
- ARTV 1345 – 3-D Modeling & Rendering Option for VD and Degree but does not count toward WD.
* Additional Specialty Elective courses are available for the AAS Degree. Speak with your academic or faculty advisors for a specific list in the catalog.
** There are several course options to fulfill this elective requirement for the Associate Degree. Speak with your academic or faculty advisors for a specific list in the catalog.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with a faculty or career advisor regarding placement for the Internship course.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 4
IMED 2388 – Internship-Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia*
PSYC 2301 – General Psychology This is a Core course.
IMED 2313 – Project Analysis and Design* (Course also applies to VD)
CHOOSE ONE:
- IMED 2311 – Portfolio Development** (Course also applies to WD)OR
- ARTV 2335 – Portfolio Development for Animation**
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.OR
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course.
* There are several course options to fulfill this elective requirement for the Associate Degree. Speak with your academic or faculty advisors for a specific list in the catalog.
** This is the capstone experience for the degree.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, apply for Graduation.
- Meet with your advisor to apply for the Multimedia Technology-Multimedia Web Design A.A.S., Visual Design Level I Certificate, and Web Designer-Multimedia Level I Certificate.
- Sign up for Commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
+ CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE: for the Web Designer-Multimedia Level (W1) Certificate take IMED 2315 Web Design II; for the Visual Design Level (VC1) Certificate take ARTC 2305 Digital Imaging II; for the Associate Degree take IMED 2311 Portfolio Development OR ARTV 2335 Portfolio Development for Animation.
Total Hours: 15
PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS