Austin Community College

FY 2005 Degree Plan

Visual Communication

GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIZATION
Associate of Applied Science Degree

This specialized course of study is structured to establish the principals of graphic design and art direction. Courses in the program will offer students the opportunity to develop a real world skill set through the acquisition of conceptual thinking skills combined with practical technical skills using state of the art software and hardware. The result of student's course work will consist of a conceptual body of work that will culminate into a professional portfolio.

Semester I
ARTC1305 Basic Graphic Design 3
ARTC1413
 Digital Publishing I 4
ARTC1402
 Digital Imaging I 4
ARTC1409
 Basic Illustration 4



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15
Semester II
+ARTC1391
 Special Topics in Graphic Design, Commercial Art and Illustration: Color Theory for Design 3
+ARTC2413
 Digital Publishing II 4
+ARTC2417
 Typographic Design 4
+ARTC1449
 Art Direction I 4



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15
Semester III
+ARTC1417
 Design Communication I 4
+ARTC1421
 Illustration Techniques 4
ENGL1301 English Composition I 3



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11
Semester IV
ARTC2311
 History of Communication Graphics 3
+ARTC2447
 Design Communication II 4
+ARTC2431
 Illustration Concepts 4
+


 Humanities/Fine Arts1 3



Social and Behavioral Science2 3



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17
Semester V
+#ARTC2435
 Portfolio Development for Graphic Design 4



Oral Communication3 3
+


 Mathematics4 3



Restricted Elective5 4



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14





TOTALS		-------
72
1 Select Humanities courses from ARTS 1301, ARTS 1303, ARTS 1304, HUMA 1301, HUMA 1315.
2 Select from Social Behavioral Sciences in the General Education Course List.
3 Select any Speech course from Communications in the General Education Course List.
4 Select any Math course from Computational Skills in the General Education Course List.
5 Must be selected from the following Visual Communication electives: ARTC 1401, ARTC 1441, ARTC 1445, ARTC 1491, ARTC 2333, ARTC 2405, ARTC 2441, ARTC 2445, ARTV 1401, COMM 2325, COSC 1301, IMED 1211, IMED 1405, IMED 1416, IMED 1441, IMED 1445, IMED 1451, IMED 1491, IMED 2388, IMED 2416, IMED 2441, GRPH 1409, GRPH 1459, GRPH 2436, MUSC 1327, MUSC 1331.

GRAPHIC DESIGN
Certificate

This focused course of study is structured to establish the principals of graphic design and art direction. The result of student course work will consist of a conceptual body of work that will culminate in a professional portfolio.

Semester I
ARTC1305 Basic Graphic Design 3
ARTC1413
 Digital Publishing I 4
ARTC1402
 Digital Imaging I 4
ARTC1409
 Basic Illustration 4



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15
Semester II
+ARTC1391
 Special Topics in Graphic Design, Commercial Art and Illustration: Color Theory for Design 3
+ARTC2413
 Digital Publishing II 4
+ARTC2417
 Typographic Design 4
+ARTC1449
 Art Direction I 4



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15
Semester III
+ARTC1417
 Design Communication I 4
+ARTC1421
 Illustration Techniques 4



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8
Semester IV
+ARTC2447
 Design Communication II 4
+ARTC2431
 Illustration Concepts 4



-------
8
Semester V
+#ARTC2435
 Portfolio Development for Graphic Design 4



Restricted Elective1 4



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8





TOTALS		-------
54
1 Must be selected from the following Visual Communication electives: ARTC 1401, ARTC 1441, ARTC 1445, ARTC 2333, ARTC 2441, ARTC 2405, ARTC 2445, ARTV 1401, IMED 1211, IMED 1405, IMED 1441, IMED 1445, IMED 1451, IMED 1491, IMED 2388, IMED 2441, GRPH 1409, ARTC 2405, GRPH 1459, GRPH 2436, COMM 2325, MUSC 1327, MUSC 1331, COSC 1301.

3D ANIMATION SPECIALIZATION
Associate of Applied Science Degree

A specialized course of study focusing on 3D visual art production for the Film, Broadcast, and Computer Game Development industries. Courses provide a balance of technical skills and aesthetic development, culminating in a portfolio building project targeted to the student's chosen career path.

Semester I
ARTC1409
 Basic Illustration 4
ARTC1305 Basic Graphic Design 3
ARTC1402
 Digital Imaging I 4
ARTC1445
 3-D Modeling and Rendering 4



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15
Semester II
+ARTC1401
 Basic Animation 4
+IMED1211
 Storyboard 2
+ARTC2445
 Advanced 3D Modeling and Rendering 4



Math1 3



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13
Semester III



Oral Communication2 3
+ARTC1391
 Special Topics in Graphic Design, Commercial Art and Illustration: Color Theory for Design 3
+ARTC1441
 3-D Animation I 4



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10
Semester IV
+ARTC1471
 Design for 3D 4
+IMED1491
 Special Topics in Educational/Instructional Media Technology: Typographic Design for Multimedia 4
ENGL1301 English Composition I 3



Restricted Elective3 4



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15
Semester V
+ARTC1473
 3D Project 4



Humanities4 3



Social and Behavioral Science5 3
ARTC2311
 History of Communication Graphics 3



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13
Semester VI
+#ARTV1491
 Special Topics in Visual and Performing Arts: Portfolio Development for Animation 4



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4





TOTALS		-------
70
1 Select any Math course from Computational Skills in the General Education Course List.
2 Select any Speech course from Communications in the General Education Course List.
3 Restricted Elective must be taken from ARTC 2441 or ARTC 1472.
4 Select Humanities Courses from ARTS 1301, ARTS 1303, ARTS 1304, HUMA 1301, HUMA 1315.
5 Select from Social Behavioral Sciences in the General Education Course List.

3D ANIMATION
Certificate

A specialized course of study focusing on 3D visual art production for the Film, Broadcast, and Computer Game Development industries. Courses provide a balance of technical skills and aesthetic development, culminating in a portfolio building project targeted to the student's chosen career path.

Semester I
ARTC1409
 Basic Illustration 4
ARTC1305 Basic Graphic Design 3
ARTC1445
 3-D Modeling and Rendering 4



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11
Semester II
+ARTC1401
 Basic Animation 4
ARTC1402
 Digital Imaging I 4
+IMED1211
 Storyboard 2
+ARTC2445
 Advanced 3D Modeling and Rendering 4



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14
Semester III
+ARTC1441
 3-D Animation I 4
+ARTC1391
 Special Topics in Graphic Design, Commercial Art and Illustration: Color Theory for Design 3



-------
7
Semester IV
+ARTC2441
 3-D Animation II 4



Restricted Elective1 4
+ARTC1471
 Design for 3D 4



-------
12
Semester V
+#ARTC1473
 3D Project 4



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4





TOTALS		-------
48
1 Must be selected from the following Visual Communication Design electives: ARTC 1391, ARTC 1421, ARTC 1491, IMED 1451, IMED 1491, ARTS 2323, ARTV 1401.

INTERACTIVE DESIGN SPECIALIZATION
Associate of Applied Science Degree

This new program is structured to establish the foundation principals for the design, development, and implementation of interactive design projects, as well as, advanced techniques. Students will be instructed in methods that will enable them to identify, design, and develop intermediate to advanced elements of the interactive design development process. Courses offered in the program will offer students the opportunity to develop a real world skill set through the acquisition of practical technical skills (computer skills) and critical thinking skills (a clear understanding of project requirements, i.e. problem solving skills). This is a five semester plan for acquiring this degree. Any deviation from or substitutions require departmental approval. Please see our Level II Certificate for Interactive Design.

Semester I



Humanities1 3
ARTC1409
 Basic Illustration 4
ARTC1305 Basic Graphic Design 3
ARTC1402
 Digital Imaging I 4
IMED1445
 Interactive Multimedia I 4



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18
Semester II
+ARTC1391
 Special Topics in Graphic Design, Commercial Art and Illustration: Color Theory for Design 3



Mathematics2 3
+IMED1441
 2-D Interface Design 4
+IMED1491
 Special Topics in Educational/Instructional Media Technology: Typographic Design for Multimedia 4
+IMED1211
 Storyboard 2



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16
Semester III



Oral Communication3 3
+IMED1416
 Web Page Design I 4
ARTC2311
 History of Communication Graphics 3



-------
10
Semester IV
ENGL1301 English Composition I 3
+IMED2445
 Interactive Multimedia II 4
+IMED2415
 Web Page Design II 4
+


 Restricted Elective4 4



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15
Semester V



Social and Behavioral Science5 3
+IMED2413
 Project Analysis and Design 4
+#IMED2411
 Portfolio Development 4



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11





TOTALS		-------
70
1 Must be selected from the following Humanities and Fine Art courses: ARTS 1301, ARTS 1303, ARTS 1304, HUMA 1301, HUMA 1315.

2 Select any Math course from Computational Skills in the General Education Course List.
3 Select any Speech course from Communications in the General Education Course List.
4 Restricted Elective must be taken from the following: ARTC 1401, ARTC 1413, ARTC 1441, ARTC 1445, ARTC 1491, ARTC 2405, ARTV 1401, IMED 1401, IMED 1405, IMED 1451, IMED 2388, IMED 2441.
5 Select from Social Behavioral Sciences in the General Education Course List.

INTERACTIVE DESIGN
Certificate

This certificate program is structured to establish the foundation principals for the design, development, and implementation of interactive design projects, as well as, advanced techniques. Students will be instructed in methods that will enable them to identify, design, and develop intermediate to advanced elements of the interactive design development process. Course offered in the program will offer students the opportunity to develop a real world skill set through the acquisition of practical technical skills (computer skills) and critical thinking skills (a clear understanding of project requirements, i.e. problem solving skills). This is a five semester plan for acquiring this degree. Any deviation from or substitutions require departmental approval. Prerequisites may be waived with departmental approval. Please see our Associate of Applied Science - Interactive Design Specialization.

Semester I
ARTC1305 Basic Graphic Design 3
ARTC1402
 Digital Imaging I 4
ARTC1409
 Basic Illustration 4
IMED1445
 Interactive Multimedia I 4



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15
Semester II
+IMED1211
 Storyboard 2
+IMED1441
 2-D Interface Design 4
+IMED1416
 Web Page Design I 4
+ARTC1391
 Special Topics in Graphic Design, Commercial Art and Illustration: Color Theory for Design 3



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13
Semester III
+IMED2445
 Interactive Multimedia II 4
+IMED2415
 Web Page Design II 4
+IMED1491
 Special Topics in Educational/Instructional Media Technology: Typographic Design for Multimedia 4



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12
Semester IV
+IMED1405
 Multimedia Courseware Development I 4



Restricted Elective1 4



-------
8
Semester V
+#IMED2411
 Portfolio Development 4



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4





TOTALS		-------
52
1 Must be selected from the following Visual Communication Design electives: ARTC 1401, ARTC 1413, ARTC 1441, ARTC 1445, ARTV 1401, IMED 1211, IMED 1401, IMED 1451, IMED 1491, IMED 2388, COMM 2325, MUSC 1327, MUSC 1331, COSC 1301.

2D ANIMATION SPECIALIZATION
Associate of Applied Science Degree

2D Animation degree focuses on various areas of traditional and computer animation offering students a comprehensive course of study and practicum in the field of animation. The objective of this degree is to prepare students for qualification in producing completed animation productions and preparing students for intermediate entry into the industry.

Semester I
+IMED1211
 Storyboard 2
ARTC1305 Basic Graphic Design 3
ARTC1409
 Basic Illustration 4



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9
Semester II



Humanities1 3
+ARTC1401
 Basic Animation 4



Mathematics2 3
+ARTC1402
 Digital Imaging I 4



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14
Semester III
+ARTC1491
 Special Topics in Graphic Design, Commercial Art and Illustration: Advanced Animation 4



Oral Communication3 3
+ARTC1391
 Special Topics in Graphic Design, Commercial Art and Illustration: Color Theory for Design 3



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10
Semester IV
+IMED1451
 Digital Video 4
+ARTV1401
 Animation 2-D 4
ARTC2311
 History of Communication Graphics 3
+IMED1491
 Special Topics in Educational/Instructional Media Technology: Typographic Design for Multimedia 4



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15
Semester V



Social and Behavioral Science4 3
+ARTV1471
 Advanced Animation 2-D 4
+IMED2441
 Advanced Digital Video 4
ENGL1301 English Composition I 3



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14
Semester VI
+#ARTV1491
 Special Topics in Visual and Performing Arts: Portfolio Development for Animation 4



Restricted Elective5 4



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8





TOTALS		-------
70
1 Must be selected from the following Humanities and Fine Art courses: ARTS 1301, ARTS 1303, ARTS 1304, HUMA 1301, HUMA 1315.
2 Select any Math course from Computational Skills in the General Education Course List.
3 Select any Speech course from Communications in the General Education Course List.
4 Select from Social Behavioral Sciences in the General Education Course List.
5 Must be selected from the following Visual Communication electives: ARTC 1402, ARTC 1413, ARTC 1441, ARTC 1445, IMED 1405, IMED 1416, IMED 1441, IMED 1491, IMED 2388, COMM 2325, MUSC 1327, MUSC 1331, COSC 1301.

2D ANIMATION
Certificate

2D Animation certificate will prepare students for intermediate entry into the field of traditional and 2D computer animation. The course of study will introduce students to various aspects of the field.

Semester I
+IMED1211
 Storyboard 2
ARTC1409
 Basic Illustration 4
ARTC1305 Basic Graphic Design 3
ARTC1402
 Digital Imaging I 4



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13
Semester II
+IMED1451
 Digital Video 4
+ARTC1401
 Basic Animation 4
ARTC1474
 Designing for Animation 4
+ARTC1391
 Special Topics in Graphic Design, Commercial Art and Illustration: Color Theory for Design 3



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15
Semester III
+ARTV1401
 Animation 2-D 4
+ARTC1491
 Special Topics in Graphic Design, Commercial Art and Illustration: Advanced Animation 4



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8
Semester IV
+ARTV1471
 Advanced Animation 2-D 4
+IMED2441
 Advanced Digital Video 4



-------
8
Semester V
+#ARTV1491
 Special Topics in Visual and Performing Arts: Portfolio Development for Animation 4



Restricted Elective1 4



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8





TOTALS		-------
52
1 Must be selected from the following Visual Communication Design electives: ARTC 1402, ARTC 1413, ARTC 1441, ARTC 1445, IMED 1405, IMED 1416, IMED 1441, IMED 1491, IMED 2388, IMED 2405, COMM 2325, MUSC 1327, MUSC 1331, COSC 1301.

ONLINE WEB
Certificate

This On-Line Certificate program is structured in a way that allows the non-traditional student the opportunity to learn practical foundation through advanced level interactive design and development techniques and principles. Students will develop a skill set that ranges from design to development, and on through project management. Students who elect to pursue this program must also be focused, motivated, and equipped to work independently. Students will work primarily off campus, however, a minimum number of required lab hours must be satisfied in an on campus lab.

Semester I
ARTC1402
 Digital Imaging I 4
IMED1445
 Interactive Multimedia I 4



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8
Semester II
+IMED1441
 2-D Interface Design 4
+IMED1416
 Web Page Design I 4
+IMED1491
 Special Topics in Educational/Instructional Media Technology: Typographic Design for Multimedia 4



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12
Semester III
+IMED2415
 Web Page Design II 4
+IMED1405
 Multimedia Courseware Development I 4



-------
8
Semester IV
+IMED2405
 Multimedia Courseware Development II 4



-------
4
Semester V
+#IMED2413
 Project Analysis and Design 4



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4





TOTALS		-------
36

PREPRESS CERTIFICATE
Certificate

Combining the basic skills in desktop publishing, prepress and offset printing, the student develops job-entry skills through the entire production process, from the creation of the idea to the finished product.

Semester I
GRPH1459 Object Oriented Computer Graphics 4
ARTC1413
 Digital Publishing I1 4
ARTC1402
 Digital Imaging I2 4



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12
Semester II
+ARTC2405
 Digital Imaging II 4
+ARTC2413
 Digital Publishing II3 4



-------
8
Semester III
+ARTC2448
 Digital Publishing III 4
+#GRPH2436
 Prepress Techniques 4



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8





TOTALS		-------
28
1 Formerly GRPH 1422 or ARTC 1313.
2 Formerly GRPH 1425 or ARTC 2305.
3 Formerly GRPH 1454 or ARTC 2313.

PRINTING AND DESKTOP PUBLISHING PRODUCTION
Associate of Applied Science Degree

A specialized course of study which provides entry-level skills in the job titles of Desktop Publisher, Offset Press Operator, Preflight Specialist, Scanner Operator, and Applications Specialist. The computer software we give instruction in is Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and QuarkXPress. Each of these is currently being used in the industry. Intermediate and advanced courses in these areas allow for greater skill development for both students and employed members of the printing/publishing industry.

Semester I
ARTC1413
 Digital Publishing I 4



Oral Communication1 3



Mathematics2 3



Social and Behavioral Science3 3
GRPH1459 Object Oriented Computer Graphics 4



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17
Semester II
GRPH1409
 Press Operations I 4
+ARTC2413
 Digital Publishing II 4
ARTC1402
 Digital Imaging I 4
ENGL1301 English Composition I 3



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15
Semester III
+GRPH2436
 Prepress Techniques 4
+ARTC2448
 Digital Publishing III 4
+ARTC2405
 Digital Imaging II 4



Restricted Elective4 4



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16
Semester IV



Restricted Elective4 4
GRPH1496
 Special Topics in Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design 4
+GRPH1432
 Electronic Imaging System 4



Humanities/Fine Arts5 3
#GRPH1367
 Practicum-Graphic & Printing Equipment Operator 3



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18





TOTALS		-------
66
1 Select any Speech course from Communications in the General Education Course List.
2 Select any Math course from Computational Skills in the General Education Course List.
3 Select from Social Behavioral Sciences in the General Education Course List.
4 Select from the following electives: IMED 1416, IMED 1445, PHTC 1449, PHTC 1445, PHTC 2445, PHTC 2449.
5 Select from the following Humanities and Fine Arts courses: ARTS 1301, ARTS 1303, ARTS 1304, HUMA 1301, HUMA 1315.

PRINTING PREPRESS AND PRODUCTION
Certificate

Electronic production has become the standard today for creation of newsletters, forms, brochures, books, magazines, flyers, letters and documents of varied subjects. The combined skills learned give the student a needed skill set to succeed in the industry.

Semester I
GRPH1459 Object Oriented Computer Graphics 4
ARTC1413
 Digital Publishing I 4
GRPH1409
 Press Operations I 4



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12
Semester II
GRPH1496
 Special Topics in Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design 4
+ARTC2413
 Digital Publishing II 4
ARTC1402
 Digital Imaging I 4



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12
Semester III
+ARTC2405
 Digital Imaging II OR 4
+ARTC2448
 Digital Publishing III
+GRPH1432
 Electronic Imaging System 4
#


 Restricted Elective1 4



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12
Semester IV



Restricted Elective1 4
+#GRPH2436
 Prepress Techniques 4



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8





TOTALS		-------
44
1 Select from the following electives: IMED 1416, IMED 1445, PHTC 1449, PHTC 1445, PHTC 2445, PHTC 2449.

Degree Plans updated August 26, 2004 09:00am
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