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Program Overview
Digital Media Design - Graphic Design Specialty Option
Communication Arts, Humanities and Fine Arts Division,
Room B213, (847) 543-2040www.clcillinois.edu/programs/dmd
Degree: Associate in Applied Sciences
Plan 23TB The Digital Media and Design Associate in Applied Science Degree provides students with the conceptual, critical, creative and technical skills needed to design and produce a variety of commercial, educational and artistic media and design projects. Building on conventional communication formats, Digital Media and Design will explore the realm of new media, creating art and design works such as digital sound and music, still and moving images, 3D models, 2D and 3D animations, Web, video and interactive media. This is a robust curriculum designed to keep up with industry developments and trends. To complete an A.A.S., students are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic Success Advisor to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements. |
Recommended Plan of StudyFirst Semester | | 15 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course ^ | College Success Seminar | [2] | course | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 | course | Internet Fundamentals | 3 | course | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 | course | Two Dimensional Design | 3 | course | English Composition I | 3 | Second Semester | | 15-17 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | History of Graphic Design | 3 | course | Printing Production | 3 | course | Typography | 3 | course | Computer Art I | 3 | course | Applied Mathematics or | | course | Technical Mathematics I or | | course | College Algebra or | | course | Contemporary Math or | | course | Quantitative Literacy or
Higher Math Elective | 3-5 | Third Semester | | 15 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | Advanced Electronic Graphic Publishing | 3 | course | Concepts in New Media | 3 | course | Digital Photography I | 3 | course | Fundamentals of Speech or | | course | Interviewing Practices | 3 | course | Social Media /Marketing | 3 | Fourth Semester | | 15 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | Web Design and Development | 3 | course | Packaging Design | 3 | course | Introduction to Anthropology or | | course | Introduction to Psychology or | | course | Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 | course | Logic or
other Humanities Elective | 3 | course | Technical Communication Practicum or | | course | Professional Communication or | | course | Job Readiness Skills and | | course | Internship I | 3 | Total hours for A.A.S. Degree | 60-62 |
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^ The credit for CLC 120, College Success Seminar, is an institutional requirement for graduation. It is not part of the program requirements but must be completed with a D or better.
For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, contact an academic success advisor or the Communication Arts, Humanities and Fine Arts Division at (847) 543-2040.