2023-2024 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Nov 22, 2024  
2023-2024 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Digital Communication - Visual Effects & Motion Graphics - Specialization, A.A.S.


The Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Specialization program uses a variety of media such as sound, text, graphics, video, and animation to communicate information in an interactive computer environment. The program prepares students for employment in the fields of advertising, video, animation, marketing presentations, simulations, and interactive software development.

Students may earn one Associate of Applied Science along with the Certificate specializations below by completing the requirements for the chosen degree specialization.  

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


Semester Total: 15


Second Semester ‐ Spring


Semester Total: 15


Third Semester ‐ Summer


Semester Total: 6


Second Year


First Semester ‐ Fall


Semester Total: 15


Second Semester ‐ Spring


Semester Total: 9


Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree: 60


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