2021-2022 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

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2021-2022 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Digital Communication - Graphic Design - Specialization, A.A.S.

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The Digital Communication-Graphic Design Specialization program provides students training in communication concepts, design, layout, and typography using computer technology to prepare print-based materials such as newsletters, brochures, advertisements, and other documents.

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

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Program CIP Code: 10.0303

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework Credits: 3
ARTC 2311 - History of Communication 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 1313 - Digital Publishing I Credits: 3
ARTC 1321 - Illustration Techniques I Credits: 3
ARTC 1353 - Computer Illustration (Illustrator) Credits: 3
XXXX #3## - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3 ¹

Semester Total: 12

Third Semester ‐ Summer

XXXX #3## - Math/Natural Science Elective Credits: 3 ¹
XXXX #3## - Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective Credits: 3 ¹

Semester Total: 6

Second Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

ARTC 1317 - Design Communication I Credits: 3
ARTC 2313 - Digital Publishing II Credits: 3
ARTC 2305 - Digital Imaging II Credits: 3
ARTC 2317 - Typographic Design Credits: 3

Semester Total: 12

Second Semester ‐ Spring

XXXX #3## - General Education Elective Credits: 3 ¹
ARTC 2347 - Design Communication II Credits: 3
ARTC 2335 - Portfolio Development for Graphic Design Credits: 3
IMED 1316 - Web Design I Credits: 3

Semester Total: 12

Third Semester ‐ Summer

IMED 2388 - Internship-Digital Communication and Media / Multimedia Credits: 3 (Capstone)

Semester Total: 3

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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