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Digital Art and Design A.A.S.
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- North Lake
- Richland
Catalog Year 2021-2022 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 Digital Art and Design webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Digital Art and Design associate degree. 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 Digital Art and Design. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Attention: Students who were under the previous degree plan code of: AAS.DAD.DIG.ART.20. If you have questions regarding the completion of your program of study, please consult with a student success coach at your campus or online here. See catalog for official degree requirements.
The Digital Art and Design Program at Dallas College is designed for students to develop their work engaging in conversations regarding how art and digital art shape modern society. Students in this program build technical and formal skills with which to expand the possibilities of design and art in career paths appropriate to their own interests and abilities. This degree is dedicated to educating designers through real world hands-on technology and conceptual skills, imagination, and theory. It encourages artists to incorporate these skills, a broad landscape of visual language, and experience into various fields. The Digital Art and Design Associate of Applied Science Degree is awarded for successful completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours that include a common core of academic courses and a selection of technical courses based on three areas of specialization, Visual Design (Track A), Digital Interface Design (Track B) and Animation (Track C). The degree is designed to be completed in two years. Courses that complete the degree and the Animation Certificate (AC) 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.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ARTC 1311 – Design I
ARTC 1305 – Basic Graphic Design (Course also applies to AC)
ARTC 1302 – Digital Imaging I (Course also applies to AC)
ARTC 1353 – Computer Illustration
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or better.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 2
ARTC 2317 – Typographic Design
IMED 1316 – Web Design I
COURSE 1 – Choose course from Specialty Track A, B or C*
COURSE 2 – Choose course from Specialty Track A, B or C*
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE** This is a Core course.
* Choose courses from one of the following corresponding Specialty Track Courses A, B or C and pursue only one Track for this AAS:
Track A – Visual Design: 1-ARTS 2356 OR ARTC 1309, 2-ARTC 1317, 3-ARTC 1313, 4-ARTC 2305, 5-ARTC 2313, 6-ARTV 1351 OR ARTC 2357, 7-ARTS 1316
Track B – Digital Interface Design: 1-IMED 1341, 2-IMED 1345 OR ARTV 1351, 3-ARTC 1359, 4-IMED 2315, 5-IMED 2351 OR ITSE 1311, 6-IMED 2313, 7-ARTC 1392
Track C – Animation: 1-ARTV 1345 (course also applies to AC), 2-ARTV 1303 (course also applies to AC), 3-ARTS 1316 (course also applies to AC), 4-ARTV 2301 (course also applies to AC), 5-ARTV 2345 (course also applies to AC), 6-ARTV 1341 (course also applies to AC), 7-ARTV 1351 (course also applies to AC)
** There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
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Meet with your success coach 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
CHOOSE ONE:
COURSE 3 – Choose course from Specialty Track A, B or C*
COURSE 4 – Choose course from Specialty Track A, B or C*
CHOOSE ONE:
- MATH 1332 – Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or better. OR
- MATH 1314 – College Algebra This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or better.
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE** This is a Core course.
* Choose courses from one of the following corresponding Specialty Track Courses A, B or C and pursue only one Track for this AAS:
Track A – Visual Design: 1-ARTS 2356 OR ARTC 1309, 2-ARTC 1317, 3-ARTC 1313, 4-ARTC 2305, 5-ARTC 2313, 6-ARTV 1351 OR ARTC 2357, 7-ARTS 1316
Track B – Digital Interface Design: 1-IMED 1341, 2-IMED 1345 OR ARTV 1351, 3-ARTC 1359, 4-IMED 2315, 5-IMED 2351 OR ITSE 1311, 6-IMED 2313, 7-ARTC 1392
Track C – Animation: 1-ARTV 1345 (course also applies to AC), 2-ARTV 1303 (course also applies to AC), 3-ARTS 1316 (course also applies to AC), 4-ARTV 2301 (course also applies to AC), 5-ARTV 2345 (course also applies to AC), 6-ARTV 1341 (course also applies to AC), 7-ARTV 1351 (course also applies to AC)
**There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
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Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative Education course, if needed.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 4
COURSE 5 – Choose course from Specialty Track A, B or C*
COURSE 6 – Choose course from Specialty Track A, B or C*
COURSE 7 – Choose course from Specialty Track A, B or C*
Designated Capstone – Choose course from Specialty Track A, B or C**
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course.
* Choose courses from one of the following corresponding Specialty Track Courses A, B or C and pursue only one Track for this AAS:
Track A – Visual Design: 1-ARTS 2356 OR ARTC 1309, 2-ARTC 1317, 3-ARTC 1313, 4-ARTC 2305, 5-ARTC 2313, 6-ARTV 1351 OR ARTC 2357, 7-ARTS 1316
Track B – Digital Interface Design: 1-IMED 1341, 2-IMED 1345 OR ARTV 1351, 3-ARTC 1359, 4-IMED 2315, 5-IMED 2351 OR ITSE 1311, 6-IMED 2313, 7-ARTC 1392
Track C – Animation: 1-ARTV 1345 (course also applies to AC), 2-ARTV 1303 (course also applies to AC), 3-ARTS 1316 (course also applies to AC), 4-ARTV 2301 (course also applies to AC), 5-ARTV 2345 (course also applies to AC), 6-ARTV 1341 (course also applies to AC), 7-ARTV 1351 (course also applies to AC)
** Choose Designated Capstone course in the equivalent specialty area as the Specialty Track Courses A, B or C chosen above:
Track A – Visual Design: ARTC 2335 OR ARTC 2380
Track B – Digital Interface Design: IMED 2311 OR IMED 2388
Track C – Animation: ARTV 2335 OR ARTC 2380
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Digital Art and Design A.A.S.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 15
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS