2018-2019 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Digital Design (AAS) Course Map
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 Return to: Arts, Humanities and Communication Career Pathway
Created by Pierce faculty, this map outlines the initial coursework for this career field. It provides you a clear path to complete your degree by listing a specific set of courses relevant to your program and career. The map is designed with the appropriate number of credits and meets degree requirements. Courses are organized in a recommended sequence; please schedule accordingly. If a course is unavailable, select the next appropriate course within the sequence. For each course, a purpose statement explains how the content relates to your career field. On this map, there may be instances when you will be required to select a course from several options. Use these purpose statements and notes to choose the course that best aligns with your interests and needs. You will also find action items to complete to assure you progress and graduate on time. While this map is a great guide to courses required to complete the Associate of Applied Science Digital Design, you are responsible for fulfilling all degree requirements. Questions? Your Success Network is ready to help you!
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2. Art Course Recommendation
Choose one
3. Human Behavior Course Recommendation
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Action Item: Meet with Advisor
Use your Success Network! In your first quarter, meet with your advisor to revisit your career and transfer path, make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.
4. English Composition I
- ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)
Course purpose: Knowing how to communicate with and create content for clients, employers and businesses in a clear, concise and professional manor is a requirement in the field of graphic and media design.
5. Intro to Graphic Design and Rich Media
6. Layout Design and Publishing
9. Fundamentals of 3D Modeling and Animation
- DDSGN 140 Fundamentals of 3D Modeling and Animation (5 credits)
Course purpose: This is the first media design class in the program. It teaches the creation of 3D models and how to texture, light and animate them. From Game Design to Graphic Design, 3D modelers, texture artists and animators are always an in-demand field.
10. English/Journalism Course Recommendation
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Action Item: Meet with Advisor
If you are interested in taking DDSGN 180 during the Summer quarter, you can enroll in 18 credits (not recommended), or take DDSGN 120 during Fall quarter. See your advisor for options.
12. Fundamentals of Digital Photography and Adobe Photoshop
13. Fundamentals of Video Production
Action Item: Meet with Advisor
If you did not attend Summer quarter and do not have the prerequisites completed for the DDSGN 210 class, you will need to meet with an advisor for options and get permission.
15. Fundamentals of Motion Graphics and Interactive Media
17. Digital Design Course Recommendation
Choose one group.
18. Integrated Digital Design I
- DDSGN 220 Integrated Digital Design I (5 credits)
Course purpose: The last techniques course in the Digital Design program, this class focuses on integrating multiple tool and techniques in each project, a prime example of what the job market expects from graphic and media artists.
Action Item: Meet with Advisor
Make sure to meet with your advisor if you have any course substitutions that need to be submitted to the evaluations office.
19. Integrated Digital Design II
20. Supervised Internship
Total Credits: 99
*If ART 111 was completed at sequence #3, replace ART 111 for ART 101 in the 18, 19, and 21 groupings B, C, and E.
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