Digital Design-Option

Liberal Arts, Associate in Arts

This Digital Design option emphasizes the exploration of the concepts and techniques related to graphic design, Web design, and fine arts skills with special attention placed upon the development of a portfolio. It prepares the student for transfer to a four year institution or an art school. This option can lead to a baccalaureate in computer design or in the digital arts. Careers in graphic design, advertising and various related computer art fields can be pursued with this study.

For more information contact the department chairperson, Cheryl Knowles-Harrigan at (609) 343-4993 or e-mail cknowles@atlantic.edu.

Courses Credits
   
General Education Courses - 45 Credits Required  
When a general education course is not specified, refer to the list of courses approved for this degree.
Communication (9 credits)  
Composition I ENGL101
3
Composition II ENGL102
3
Choose one: COMM110 or COMM120
3
Mathematics-Science Technology (12 credits)  
Intermediate Algebra MATH119 or higher
3-5
Laboratory Science course
4
Mathematics or Laboratory Science course
3-5
Social Science and Diversity (9 credits)
General Psychology PSYC101
3
Principles of Sociology SOCL101
3
Social Science course
3
Humanities (9 credits)
Arts course--choose one: ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, ARTS115, DANC170, MUSC100, THEA110
3
Humanities course
3
Literature course
3
History (6 credits)  
History course--choose two: HIST101, HIST102, HIST103, HIST104
6
ACCC Graduation Requirements  
Concepts of Physical Fitness-HPED150
1
CISM125-Introduction to Computers (may be fulfilled by testing out or reviewed departmental portfolio.)
0
 
 
Program Courses
Color and 2-D Design ARTS100
3
Graphic Design ARTS116
3
Art with Computers ARTS135
3
Web Graphics and Animation ARTS165
3
ARTS course--choose a 200 level ARTS course
3
Web Page Design CISM163
3
 
TOTAL REQUIRED FOR DEGREE:
64
Effective Fall 2006 (DSGN)