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CGVC Interactive Design

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Statewide Program

General Education Requirements:		Credits
____SPCM 101	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
____ENGL 101	College Composition I	3
____CINS 101	Introduction to Computers	3
____ARTS 104 ____ARTS 106	Art Appreciation OR History of Art II	3
General Education Electives: (Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education courses. One course must be a Diversity course.)
____Biological and Physical Sciences		3-4
____Mathematics		3-4
____Social and Behavioral Sciences		3
Total General Education		21-23
Program Requirements:
____CGVC 101	Introduction to Computer Graphics	3
____CGVC 102	Design Basics	3
____CGVC 108	Designing with Type	3
____CGVC 120	Digital Imaging I	3
____CGVC 121	Computer Illustration	3
____CGVC 123	Design and Layout I	3
____CGVC 167	Introduction to Web Publishing	3
Total Credits Program Core		21
Option Requirements
____PHTO 107	Digital Photography I	3
____CGVC 202	Design and Layout II	3
____CGVC 205	Business Graphics	3
____CGVC 207	Digital Imaging II	3
____CGVC 247	Intermediate Web Publishing	3
____CGVC 251	Interactive Design I	3
____CGVC 252	Interactive Design II	3
	Total Credits Option Requirements	21
	Total Credits Required for Degree	63-65

 

Program Description

This degree option gives students a solid background in interactive design and imaging hardware and software. Through design projects and hands-on experience they will develop a working knowledge of interactive design and multimedia project authoring. This degree option prepares students for entry-level positions with service bureaus, multimedia design and production companies, advertising design firms, corporate training developers, and companies specializing in electronic publication and Web design.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Create dynamic interactive projects using the latest interactive authoring software
2. Understand and use high-end Web/HTML authoring software
3. Create, organize and deploy professional Web sites
4. Understand and use digital imaging hardware and image editing software
5.  Create, edit and enhance MPEG and QuickTime files
6. Create, mix, and enhance audio files and soundtracks
7. Design intuitive user interfaces and navigational elements
8. Deploy interactive projects in a cross-platform format
9. Create presentations using writable CD hardware and software
10. Create and edit Portable Document Format (PDF) files