Emerging Media and Digital Arts Transfer to Southern Oregon University
Associate of Science Degree
About the Program
This Associate of Science (AS) degree is based on a signed articulation agreement with Southern Oregon University (SOU). The program is designed for students transferring to its baccalaureate degree program in Emerging Media and Digital Arts (EMDA). Students completing this degree will meet the requirements for the foundation courses within the EMDA degree requirements. Students must work closely with advisors in their areas of interest to ensure electives are appropriate.
By completing all appropriate credits (including electives), students will fulfill required lower division coursework for transfer to SOU. Students should be aware, however, that if they transfer before completing this degree, their courses will be evaluated individually toward the transfer requirements of the college of their choice.
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 the Emerging Media and Digital Arts Transfer to Southern Oregon University degree are:
- Utilize the correct tools and technology to create visual messages.
- Create, re-produce, and distribute design projects.
- Create a professionally designed portfolio using appropriate digital media tools.
- Apply design history, theory, and criticism from a variety of perspectives.
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 universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies. 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.
Graduation Requirements
The Associate of Science degree will be awarded to students who complete a minimum of 90 credits in this program with a grade of “C” or better. Certain required courses are also 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 in two years as you prepare to transfer to a four-year Oregon college or university. Please meet with an advisor for any questions about alternate classes in any given term. When transferring to a four-year Oregon state college or university, one of the following options must be met as a requirement for admission:
- Two years of the same high school-level world language
- Two terms of college-level world language (may be first-year world language, which can be used as elective credits)
This is for students who have graduated from high school or completed a high school equivalency program in 1997 or after. Additionally, if students intend to complete a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree at a four-year school, they must complete two years of a college level world language regardless of when they graduated from high school or an equivalency program. Completing the first year of the college language sequence in terms 4-6 at RCC sets students up for the second-year sequence when they transfer. Students should inquire with their intended receiving institution for world language requirements.
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 | |
| 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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MTH95 |
Intermediate Algebra |
MTH96 |
or designated placement |
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WR115 |
Introduction to Expository Writing |
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or designated placement |
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Prerequisites - credits vary based on Placement Score(s): |
0-9 |
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Fall |
Check in with Advisor | |||
ART131 |
Introduction to Drawing (Value) |
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DDM120 |
Digital Graphic Design I |
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fall/winter terms only |
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COMM225 |
Small Group Communication and Problem-Solving |
COMM111, 100, 218 |
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DDM150 |
Computer Illustration (Illustrator) |
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HE250 |
Personal Health |
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or approved Social Science transfer course (credits vary) |
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| Term Credits: | 16 |
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Winter |
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MTH105 |
Introduction to Contemporary Math 1 |
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or higher-level math |
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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: | 14 |
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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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SOC213 |
Race and Ethnicity in the U.S. |
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or approved Social Science transfer course (credits vary) |
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DDM125 |
Digital Photography |
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| Term Credits: | 13 |
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Fall |
Check in with Advisor | |||
MUS105 |
Music Appreciation |
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or approved Humanities transfer course (credit vary) |
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DDM185 |
Introduction to Digital Video (Premiere) |
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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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WR122 |
English Composition II |
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| Term Credits: | 16 |
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Winter |
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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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BI101 |
Introduction to Biology I |
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any approved Lab Science transfer course (credits vary) |
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BI101L |
Introduction to Biology I Lab |
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any approved Lab Science transfer course (credits vary) |
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DDM190 |
Introduction to Animation (Adobe Animate) |
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ART237 |
Illustration (Black and White Media) |
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Program elective, as needed to meet program requirements (credits vary) |
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| Term Credits: | 16 |
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Spring |
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CIS195 |
Web Authoring |
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DDM229 |
Portfolio and Professional Practices |
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spring term only |
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DDM230 |
Studio Capstone |
DDM280 |
or approved elective |
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BI102 |
Introduction to Biology II |
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or any approved Lab Science transfer course (credits vary) |
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BI102L |
Introduction to Biology I: Lab |
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or any approved Lab Science transfer course (credits vary) |
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| Term Credits: | 17 |
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Approved Humanities Electives(Complete at least one course from the following list, to match 3-4 credits.) |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
|---|---|---|
ART204,205,206 |
History of Art I, II, III | 4-4-4 |
COMM115 |
Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 4 |
ENG104 |
Introduction to Literature (Fiction) | 4 |
ENG105 |
Introduction to Literature (Drama) | 4 |
ENG106 |
Introduction to Literature (Poetry) | 4 |
ENG107 |
World Literature: Ancient to Classical | 4 |
ENG108 |
World Literature: Medieval to Renaissance | 4 |
ENG109 |
World Literature: Enlightenment to Modern | 4 |
ENG201,202 |
Shakespeare I, II | 4-4 |
ENG204 |
Introduction to English Literature: Medieval to Renaissance | 4 |
ENG205 |
Introduction to English Literature: 18th Century to Romantic | 4 |
ENG206 |
Introduction to English Literature: Victorian to Modern | 4 |
ENG253 |
Survey of American Literature: Colonial | 4 |
ENG254 |
Survey of American Literature: 19th Century | 4 |
ENG255 |
Survey of American Literature: 20th Century | 4 |
ENG257 |
African American Literature | 4 |
ENG260 |
Introduction to Women Writers | 4 |
ENG275 |
The Bible as Literature | 4 |
HUM101 |
Introduction to Humanities: Classical to Medieval | 4 |
HUM102 |
Introduction to Humanities: Renaissance to Enlightenment | 4 |
HUM103 |
Introduction to Humanities: Romanticism to 20th Century | 4 |
HUM215 |
Native American Arts and Cultures: Eskimo/Inuit | 4 |
HUM216 |
Native American Arts and Cultures: First Nations of the Northwest Coast | 4 |
HUM217 |
Native American Arts and Cultures: Nations of the Plains | 4 |
HUM218 |
Native American Arts and Cultures: Nations of the Southwest | 4 |
HUM219 |
Native American Arts and Cultures: Peoples of Mexico | 4 |
IS110 |
Introduction to International Studies | 4 |
MUS105 |
Music Appreciation | 3 |
MUS108 |
Music in World Cultures | 4 |
MUS201 |
Exploring Music: Introduction to Music History | 4 |
MUS205 |
History of Jazz | 3 |
MUS206 |
Introduction to Rock Music | 3 |
MUS208 |
Film Music | 3 |
MUS261 |
History of Western Music I: Ancient to Baroque | 4 |
MUS262 |
History of Western Music II: Classical to Romantic | 4 |
MUS263 |
History of Western Music III: 20th Century to Modern Day | 4 |
MUS264 |
History of Rock I: The Roots of Rock | 3 |
MUS265 |
History of Rock II: Rock’s Golden Age | 3 |
MUS266 |
History of Rock III: Heavy Metal to Hip Hop | 3 |
PHL101,102 |
Philosophical Problems/Ethics | 4-4 |
REL201 |
World Religions | 4 |
REL243 |
Nature, Religion and Ecology | 4 |
SPAN201,202,203 |
Second Year Spanish I, II, III | 4-4-4 |
TA141 |
Fundamentals of Acting | 4 |
WR241,242,243 |
Imaginative Writing I, II, III | 4-4-4 |
Approved Science Electives(Complete at least two lab courses from the following list, 8-10 credits. Note that one course can be a regional field studies course.) |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
|---|---|---|
BI101,102,103 |
Introduction to Biology I, II, III w/lab |
4-4-4 |
BI121,122 |
Elementary Anatomy and Physiology I, II w/lab |
4-4 |
BI211,212,213 |
General Biology I, II, III w/lab | 4-4-4 |
BI231,232,233 |
Anatomy and Physiology I, II, III w/lab | 4-4-4 |
BI234 |
Microbiology w/lab |
4 |
CHEM104 |
Introductory Chemistry w/lab and Recitation |
5 |
CHEM105 |
Introductory Organic Chemistry w/lab |
4 |
CHEM106 |
Introductory Biochemistry w/lab |
4 |
CHEM221,222,223 |
General Chemistry I, II, III w/lab and Recitation |
5-5-5 |
G101,102,103 |
Introduction to Geology I, II, III w/lab | 4-4-4 |
GS104 |
Physical Science: Physics w/lab |
4 |
GS107 |
Physical Science: Astronomy w/lab |
4 |
GS108 |
Physical Science: Oceanography w/lab |
4 |
GS170 |
Regional Field Studies w/lab |
4 |
PH201,202,203 |
General Physics I, II, III w/lab and Recitation |
5-5-5 |
PH211,212,213 |
General Physics (Calculus Based) I, II, III |
5-5-5 |
Approved Social Science Electives(complete at least two courses from the following list, 6-8 credits) |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
|---|---|---|
ANTH110,150 |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology/Archaeology | 4-4 |
BA101 |
Introduction to Business | 4 |
BA218 |
Personal Finance |
3 |
CJ120 |
Introduction to the Judicial Process | 4 |
CJ200/SOC244 |
Introduction to Criminology | 4 |
CJ243/SOC243 |
Drugs, Crime and Addiction | 4 |
COMM237 |
Communication and Gender | 4 |
ECON115 |
Introduction to Economics | 3 |
ECON201,202 |
Principles of Microeconomics/Macroeconomics | 4-4 |
GEOG110 |
Introduction to Human Geography | 4 |
GEOG120 |
World Regional Geography | 4 |
HE250, HPE295 |
Personal Health/Health and Fitness for Life | 3-3 |
HST104 |
World Civilizations: Prehistory - Middle Ages | 4 |
HST105 |
World Civilizations: Byzantium - Present | 4 |
HST201 |
U.S. History through Reconstruction | 4 |
HST202 |
U.S. History: Post-Reconstruction - Present | 4 |
PS201 |
U. S. Government: Institutions and Policy | 4 |
PS202 |
U. S. Government: Ideologies and Political Participation | 4 |
PS203 |
State and Local Government | 4 |
PSY101 |
Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
PSY119 |
Psychology of Personal Growth | 4 |
PSY201,202 |
General Psychology I, II | 4-4 |
PSY215 |
Life Span Human Development | 4 |
PSY219 |
Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 4 |
PSY231 |
Human Sexuality | 3 |
SOC204 |
Introduction to Sociology | 4 |
SOC205 |
American Society | 4 |
SOC211 |
Social Deviance and Social Control | 3 |
SOC213 |
Race and Ethnicity in the U.S. | 4 |
SOC218 |
Sociology of Gender | 4 |
SOC225 |
Social Problems and Solutions | 4 |
SOC228 |
Environment and Society | 4 |
SOC230 |
Introduction to Gerontology | 4 |
SOC235/HST259 |
The Chicano/Latino Historical Experience | 4 |
Approved Design and Digital Media Electives(Complete 3-9 credits or a sufficient number of electives to meet the total degree requirements of at least 90 credits.) |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
|---|---|---|
ART115 |
Basic Design I(Composition) |
3 |
ART116 |
Basic Design II (Color Theory) |
3 |
ART120 |
Introduction to Digital Art |
3 |
ART222 |
Graphic Design (Typography) |
3 |
ART237 |
Illustration (Black and White) |
3 |
DDM161 |
Advanced Digital Imaging (Photoshop for Web) |
4 |
DDM170 |
Motion Graphics (After Effects) |
3 |
DDM186 |
Advanced Digital Video |
3 |
DDM221 |
Production Graphics |
3 |
DDM225 |
3D Graphics I (Blender) |
3 |
DDM230 |
Studio Capstone or |
variable |
DDM235 |
Website Design |
4 |
1 Approved Computer Information Science or Computer Science course, CIS120/CS120 or above, or documented computer proficiency within the past ten years.
2 Students may also take MTH111, MTH112, MTH211 and MTH212, MTH243 or MTH251. The Bachelor of Science degree requires two courses (7 or more credits) of math, designated programming, statistics or logic courses. The second course may be completed at RCC or SOU. See an advisor for details.
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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