Commercial Graphics - Digital Media, AAS (AAS.COMMG.DIGITAL)

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Associate in Applied Science in Commercial Graphics

Digital Media Career Pathway

60 Credit Hours

The Commercial Graphics degree has four pathways with shared general education and core requirements. Students can only complete one pathway for this degree.

This degree pathway combines art, science, technology and business, allowing students to go beyond a single profession. Students learn the cutting-edge skills necessary for creating and managing social media sites, websites and online communities in multi-media, animation, digital video, photography and image editing. They also develop fluency and expertise in the theory, practices, and strategies essential for success in today’s rapidly changing, powerfully influential digital media landscape.

Related Certificates

The following certificates can be used to fulfill the requirements of this associate degree. Your faculty advisor or success coach can help to specialize your plan.

Digital Media Software Certificate (CAS.DIGIMS)

Multimedia Design Certificate (CAS.MULTD)

Social Media Design Certificate (CAS.SOCIMD)

Website Design Certificate (CAS.WEBSD)

Part A - General Education Requirements

General education courses are the same for all AAS, Commercial Graphics pathways.

REQ Communication: ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ Social Science: Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ Math/Science: Select from
Mathematics/Natural Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ Humanities: Select from
Humanities
(ART Course Recommendation) Credit: 3
REQ Other: Select from
General Education
Credit: 3

Total: 15

Part B - Core Requirements

Core courses are the same for all AAS, Commercial Graphics pathways.

ARV 121 - Design Credit: 3
ARV 217 - Computer Imagery Credit: 3
ARV 280 - Visual Arts Exit Portfolio Credit: 3

Total: 9

Part C - Pathway Requirements

ARV 110 - Computer Graphics I Credit: 3
ARV 123 - Composition and Color Credit: 3
or
ARV 212 - Digital Photography Credit: 3
ARV 136 - Motion Graphics I Credit: 3
or
MAP 110 - Editing I Credit: 3
ARV 211 - Digital Media Design Credit: 3
ARV 219 - Multimedia Techniques Credit: 3
ARV 227 - Website Design I Credit: 3
ARV 228 - Website Design II Credit: 3
or
ARV 275 - Aerial Photography Credit: 3
ARV 229 - Advanced Multimedia Credit: 3
or
ART 290 - Photojournalism Credit: 3
ARV 230 - Visual Arts Business Procedures Credit: 3
or
ENG 263 - Writing for Social Media Credit: 3
ARV 232 - Digital Photography II Credit: 3
or
MAP 120 - Image Production I Credit: 3
ARV 242 - Design Thinking Credit: 3
or
ARV 283 - Social Media Content Creation Credit: 3
CGC 106 - Typography I Credit: 3

Total: 36

Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.

Course Sequence

Review the Commercial Graphics - Digital Media, AAS - Course Sequence for a recommended sequence of courses. Please contact your advisor for guidance. A recommended course sequence is a structured plan to help students complete degree requirements efficiently.