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Visual Design Level II Certificate
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 Level 2 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
This program was deactivated September 1, 2021.
For more information, visit the Dallas College Multimedia webpage [www.dcccd.edu/Multimedia] 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 the Visual Design Level II Certificate. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
The Visual Design Certificate prepares students for image creation and manipulation on the computer. Courses focus on graphics, digital imaging techniques, animation and 3-D graphics manipulation. Students also learn to incorporate graphics in pages for the internet, print and motion graphics. This certificate provides an external learning experience. Courses that complete the 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 certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 48 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
IMED 1316 – Web Design I
ARTC 1359 – Visual Design for New Media
CHOOSE ONE:
CHOOSE ONE:
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: 12
SEMESTER 2
ARTV 1351 – Digital Video
ARTV 1303 – Basic Animation
ARTC 1353 – Computer Illustration
ARTS 1316 – Drawing I
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: 12
SEMESTER 3
ARTC 2305 – Digital Imaging II This course is the capstone experience of this award.
SPECIALTY ELECTIVE*
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or better.
CHOOSE ONE:
* Specialty Elective courses must be selected from ARTC1313, ARTC 2340, ARTS 1317, ARTS 2313, ARTS 2316, ARTS 2356, ARTV 2301, ARTV 2341, BUSG 2309, IMED 1391, IMED 2313, IMED 2315
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: 12
SEMESTER 4
SPECIALTY ELECTIVE*
CHOOSE ONE:
- IMED 2388 – Internship-Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- SPECIALTY ELECTIVE*
CHOOSE ONE:
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a core course.
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course.
- MATH 1314 – College Algebra This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or better.
- MATH 1316 – Plane Trigonometry This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or better.
- MATH 1324 – Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or better. OR
- MATH 1332 – Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or better.
* Specialty Elective courses must be selected from ARTC1313, ARTC 2340, ARTS 1317, ARTS 2313, ARTS 2316, ARTS 2356, ARTV 2301, ARTV 2341, BUSG 2309, IMED 1391, IMED 2313, IMED 2315
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, apply for Graduation.
- Meet with your advisor to apply for the Visual Design Level II Certificate.
Total Hours: 12
PATHWAY TOTAL: 48 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS