2023-2024 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

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2023-2024 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Digital Communication - General, A.A.S.

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Digital Communication prepares students to enter the workforce as generalists in the area of computerized graphic communication. The degree includes generalized training in digital photography, graphic design, multimedia, and web technologies. The program prepares students for employment in the fields of print-based media, electronic interactive multimedia, and web design and authoring.

This award falls under HCC’s institutional Art + Design accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). NASAD is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the agency responsible for the accreditation of all art and design curricula. Art + Design at HCC includes the following programs: Digital Communication, Digital Gaming & Simulation for Artists, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Filmmaking, and Studio Art.

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Program CIP Code: 10.0303

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework Credits: 3
ARTC 1325 - Introduction to Computer Graphics Credits: 3
ARTC 1302 - Digital Imaging I (Photoshop) Credits: 3
ARTC 1309 - Basic Illustration Credits: 3
ARTC 1305 - Basic Graphic Design Credits: 3

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester ‐ Spring

ARTC 1353 - Computer Illustration (Illustrator) Credits: 3
PHTC 1311 - Fundamentals of Photography Credits: 3
ARTC 1313 - Digital Publishing I Credits: 3
IMED 1316 - Web Design I Credits: 3
ARTV 1351 - Digital Video Credits: 3

Semester Total: 15

Third Semester ‐ Summer

IMED 1341 - Interface Design Credits: 3
XXXX #3## - General Education Elective Credits: 3 ¹

Semester Total: 6

Second Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

IMED 2359 - Interactive Web Elements Credits: 3
IMED 1359 - Writing for Digital Media Credits: 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the Present) Credits: 3
XXXX #3## - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3 ¹

Semester Total: 12

Second Semester ‐ Spring

ARTV 1345 - 3-D Modeling and Rendering I Credits: 3
ARTC 2335 - Portfolio Development for Graphic Design Credits: 3 OR
IMED 2313 - Project Analysis and Design Credits: 3
XXXX #3## - Math/Natural Science Elective Credits: 3 ¹
IMED 2388 - Internship-Digital Communication and Media / Multimedia Credits: 3 (Capstone)

Semester Total: 12

Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree: 60

¹ A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.

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