Digital ArtsDigital Arts
An Arts and Sciences A.A. Degree Program (Transfer)
For curriculum information, contact the Arts and Humanities Division—Room HVPA-200—443-518-1480.
This curriculum is designed as a guide for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree in digital arts. Options that provide a more specialized curriculum include Gaming and Simulation Design, Multimedia Design, Web Design and Production, and Video/Multimedia Design. Students are advised to check the requirements of the institution to which they intend to transfer. The main emphasis in the digital arts program is the development of fundamental principles, conceptual abilities, and technical skills demonstrated in a student’s transfer portfolio.
GENERAL EDUCATION CORE
Students enrolled in transfer programs must take a minimum of 30 credits in General Education. Each student’s total of general education and required courses must equal at least 60 semester hours of credit.
| | Credits |
| Composition | ENGL-121 College Composition | 3 |
| Humanities, Arts & Literature1 | Humanities Core Course (see p. 62) | |
| Arts Core Course (see p. 62) | |
| Literature Core Course (see p. 61) | 9-11 |
| Social Science2 | Social and Behavioral Science Core Courses (see p. 63) | 6 |
| Science | Science Core Courses (see p. 63; must include one course with lab) | 7-8 |
| Mathematics | Math Core Course (see p. 64) | 3-5 |
| Interdisciplinary | Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues Core Course (see p. 64) | 2-3 |
1 One Humanities Core Course (3 credits), plus one Arts Core Course (3 credits), plus one Literature Core Course (3 credits) satisfies the Humanities, Arts and Literature Core requirement, OR a World Language Sequence (8 credits), plus another Humanities, Arts, and Literature Core (3 credits) in a second discipline other than a World Language satisfies the Humanities, Arts and Literature Core requirement.
2 One History Core Course is required and may be taken as either a Social and Behavioral Science Core or a Humanities Core. No more than 6 credits may be taken in History to meet Humanities Core and Social and Behavioral Science Core requirements.
REQUIRED COURSES RELATED TO MAJOR
Choose one of the options and complete all courses listed for the option.
Gaming and Simulation Design Option
APPLICATION CODE 258A
| ARTT-109 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTT-112 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| ARTT-120 | Three-Dimensional Modeling and Animation I | 3 |
| ARTT-121 | Introduction to Gaming and Simulation Design | 3 |
| ARTT-223 | Motion Graphics | 3 |
| ARTT-250 | Art Portfolio Assessment | 1 |
| ARTT-260 | Designing for Interactive Environments | 3 |
| ARTT-261 | Digital Video | 3 |
| ENGL-230 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| TVRD-130/ARTT-130 | Introduction to Video I | 3 |
| Electives – Select 3-6 credits from the following (3 credits each): |
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| ARTT-148 | Digital Imaging, Raster Program I |
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| ARTT-270 | Multimedia Authoring and Design I |
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| ARTT-271 | Multimedia Authoring and Design II |
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| ARTT-280 | Web Design and Production I |
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| CADD-103 | Intermediate CAD | 3-6 |
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| 61-70 |
Multimedia Design Option
APPLICATION CODE 258B
| ARTT-101 | Two-Dimensional Basic Design | 3 |
| ARTT-104 | Art History I | 3 |
| ARTT-105 | Art History II | 3 |
| ARTT-109 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTT-112 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| ARTT-148 | Digital Imaging, Raster Program I | 3 |
| ARTT-250 | Art Portfolio Assessment | 1 |
| ARTT-260 | Designing for Interactive Environments | 3 |
| ARTT-270 | Multimedia Authoring and Design I | 3 |
| ARTT-271 | Multimedia Authoring and Design II | 3 |
| Electives – Select 3-6 credits from the following (3 credits each): |
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| ARTT-120 | Three-Dimensional Modeling and Animation |
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| ARTT-146 | Digital Photography I |
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| ARTT-200 | Graphic Design |
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| ARTT-223 | Motion Graphics |
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| ARTT-261 | Digital Video |
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| ARTT-280 | Web Design and Production I |
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| ARTT-281 | Web Design and Production II | 3-6 |
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| 61-70 |
Web Design Option
APPLICATION CODE 258C
| ARTT-101 | Two-Dimensional Basic Design | 3 |
| ARTT-104 | Art History I | 3 |
| ARTT-105 | Art History II | 3 |
| ARTT-109 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTT-112 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| ARTT-148 | Digital Imaging, Raster Program I | 3 |
| ARTT-250 | Art Portfolio Assessment | 1 |
| ARTT-260 | Designing for Interactive Environments | 3 |
| ARTT-280 | Web Design and Production I | 3 |
| ARTT-281 | Web Design and Production II | 3 |
| Electives – Select 3-6 credits from the following (3 credits each): |
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| ARTT-146 | Digital Photography I |
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| ARTT-200 | Graphic Design |
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| ARTT-223 | Motion Graphics |
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| ARTT-261 | Digital Video |
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| ARTT-270 | Multimedia Authoring and Design I |
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| ARTT-271 | Multimedia Authoring and Design II | 3-6 |
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| 61-70 |
Video/Multimedia Design Option
APPLICATION CODE 258D
| ARTT-101 | Two-Dimensional Basic Design | 3 |
| ARTT-104 | Art History I | 3 |
| ARTT-105 | Art History II | 3 |
| ARTT-109 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTT-112 | Introduction Digital Media | 3 |
| ARTT-148 | Digital Imaging, Raster Program I | 3 |
| ARTT-250 | Art Portfolio Assessment | 1 |
| ARTT-260 | Designing for Interactive Environments | 3 |
| ARTT-261 | Digital Video | 3 |
| ARTT-270 | Multimedia Authoring and Design I | 3 |
| Electives – Select 3-6 credits from the following (3 credits each): |
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| ARTT-102 | Three-Dimensional Basic Design |
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| ARTT-110 | Drawing II |
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| ARTT-223 | Motion Graphics |
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| ARTT-271 | Multimedia Authoring and Design II |
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| TVRD-130/ARTT-130 | Introduction to Video I | 3-6 |
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| 61-70 |