Design and Digital Media
Associate of Applied Science Degree
About the Program
This program is for students interested in visual communication and digital arts and prepares them for entry-level employment in graphic design, web design and advertising design positions within organizations. Courses cover principles of design, creative problem solving, art/design history, drawing, typography, and portfolio building. With core instruction based in aesthetic concepts and computer graphics applications, students learn to develop and integrate strong design technique with computer skill sets. These include instruction in digital imaging, graphic illustration, publication design, and web authoring, as well as opportunities for instruction in video production, social media, 3D modeling, digital animation and digital photography.
Program Learning Outcomes
The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. Program learning outcomes for Design and Digital Media programs are:
- Apply the principles of art to assist with the design process.
- Create varied visual concepts in response to communication problems.
- Create a professionally designed portfolio using appropriate digital media tools.
- Organize, implement, and evaluate design projects.
Entry Requirements
Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading, and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined through the Placement Process.
Advanced Standing
Coursework from accredited colleges and universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies and the Visual Arts and Design Chair’s approval. In order to ensure that coursework is current, program courses over five years old must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate department chair before being accepted toward core requirements. Each College Now credit student must meet with the department chair to determine placement.
If students intend to transfer to SOU's Bachelor of Applied Science degree program, transfer courses should be chosen from the list of electives where possible. See an advisor for more information or visit www.sou.edu/degreecompletion.
Graduation Requirements
Students completing the required credits in this program with a grade of “C” or better will receive their degrees. Certain prerequisite and required courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis only. A grade of "P" for these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a "C" or better grade.
This guide lays out an optimal path to graduate. Where zero credits are listed in the prerequisites, students may place into a higher-level(s) based on designated placement score(s). Note, some prerequisites may be required for graduation. Please consult an advisor with any program completion questions.
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS: |
90-93 |
Program email address: | [email protected] |
Program Prerequisites |
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Course No. | Course Title | Alternate Course(s) | Comments | |
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CIS120 |
Concepts in Computing I 1 |
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Required for graduation. | |
MTH20 |
Pre-algebra |
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or designated placement score |
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WR115 |
Introduction to Expository Writing |
BT113 |
or designated placement score |
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Prerequisites - credits vary based on Placement Score(s): | 0-9 |
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Fall |
Check in with Advisor | |||
ART115 |
Basic Design (Composition) |
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MTH63 |
Applied Algebra I |
MTH60 |
or higher-level math |
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DDM120 |
Digital Graphic Design I |
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fall/winter terms only |
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DDM150 |
Computer Illustration (Illustrator) |
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HE250 |
Personal Health |
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or HE112, HE252, HE261 or HPE295 (credits vary by course) |
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| Term Credits: | 16 |
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Winter |
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ART116 |
Basic Design (Color Theory) |
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DDM140 |
Electronic Publishing Applications I (InDesign) |
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DDM160 |
Digital Imaging (Photoshop) |
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WR121 |
English Composition I |
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| Term Credits: | 13 |
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Spring |
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DDM130 |
Introduction to Adobe Web Tools |
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DDM220 |
Digital Graphic Design II |
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spring term only |
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DDM221 |
Production Graphics |
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spring term only |
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DDM125 |
Digital Photography |
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or approved program elective (credits vary) |
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ART131 |
Introduction to Drawing (Value) |
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or approved program elective (credits vary) |
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| Term Credits: | 15 |
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Fall |
Check in with Advisor | |||
ART222 |
Graphic Design (Typography) |
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DDM231 |
Content Management Systems (Word Press) |
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fall term only |
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DDM200 |
Survey of Design and Film History |
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fall term only |
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DDM223 |
Digital Graphic Design III |
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fall term only |
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DDM185 |
Introduction to Digital Video (Premiere) |
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or approved program elective (credits vary) |
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| Term Credits: | 15 |
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Winter |
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CIS195 |
Web Authoring I |
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DDM141 |
Electronic Publishing II (InDesign) |
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winter term only |
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DDM224 |
Digital Graphic Design IV |
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winter term only |
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DDM190 |
Introduction to Animation (Adobe Animate) |
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DDM190 winter only, or approved program elective (credits vary) |
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PSY101 |
Psychology of Human Relations |
BT101 |
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| Term Credits: | 16 |
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Spring |
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BA243 |
Social Media Marketing |
BT106 |
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DDM229 |
Portfolio and Professional Practices |
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spring term only |
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DDM230 |
Studio Capstone |
DDM280 |
spring term only |
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DDM170 |
Motion Graphics (After Affects) |
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DDM170 spring term only, or approved program elective (credits vary) |
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COMM111 |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
COMM218 |
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| Term Credits: | 16 |
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Approved Program Electives(16-17 credits - complete a sufficient number of electives to meet the total degree requirements) |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
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ART120 |
Introduction to Digital Art | 3 |
ART131 |
Introduction to Drawing (Value) | 3 |
ART132 |
Introduction to Drawing (Line) | 3 |
ART234 |
Figure Drawing I | 3 |
ART237 |
Illustration (Black and White Media) | 3 |
ART238 |
Illustration (Color Media) | 3 |
ART239 |
Illustration (Perspective) | 3 |
ART281 |
Painting I | 3 |
ART294 |
Watercolor I | 3 |
BA223 |
Principles of Marketing or |
3 |
BT121 |
Digital Marketing and e-Commerce | 4 |
DDM125 |
Digital Photography | 3 |
DDM161 |
Advanced Digital Imaging (Photoshop for Web) | 4 |
DDM170 |
Motion Graphics (After Effects) | 3 |
DDM185 |
Introduction to Digital Video (Premiere) | 3 |
DDM186 |
Advanced Digital Video | 3 |
DDM190 |
Introduction to Animation (Adobe Animate) | 3 |
DDM225 |
3D Graphics Design (Blender) | 3 |
DDM235 |
Website Design | 4 |
DDM280 |
Cooperative Work Experience/Design and Digital Media (if not taken as part of core) | variable |
1 Approved Computer Information Science or Computer Science course, CIS120/CS120 or above, or documented computer proficiency within the past ten years.
For more information, contact the Visual Arts and Design Department.
Visual Arts and Design Department faculty and staff can also be reached by:
Phone: 541-956-7500
Email: [email protected]
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/vad
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