Program Code - CIP Code: DIGI.AAS/10.0303
Credits Required: 61
Academic Division: Arts, Communications and Humanities
Contact:digitalimaging@kckcc.edu
Kansas City Kansas Community College's Digital Imaging Design vocational program leads to an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Digital Imaging. This degree is designed to prepare students for a career in the field of computer based graphic design. The Digital Imaging Design program is a comprehensive practical course of study which provides the up-to-date and latest technology training in the field of digital graphics.
The Digital Imaging Design program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the layout, design, and typographic arrangement of printed and/or electronic software; digital imaging; print preparation; page layout and design; desktop publishing; and applicable principles of graphic design for print as well as interactive media and web page design.
The Digital Imaging Design program is a vocational program using the latest technology and facilities to instruct learners in the most current methods, technology, and practices in graphic image design for print, multimedia, and the web. The graduates of this program will have an Associate in Applied Science degree which will enable them to obtain Graphic Design positions in the advertising, marketing, web, publishing, printing, and sign making industries.
Requirements for admission to the program:
Course |
Credit Hours |
|
BLUE 0101 |
Freshman Seminar |
1 |
Course |
Credit Hours |
|
ENGL 0101 |
Composition I* |
3 |
ENGL 0102 |
Composition II* |
3 |
SPCH 0151 OR |
Public Speaking OR |
3 |
MATH 0104 |
Intermediate Algebra** or higher |
3 |
ARTS 0101 |
Art Appreciation |
3 |
PSYC 0101 |
Psychology * |
3 |
|
Total Hours for General Education Requirements |
18 |
*See course syllabus for prerequisite. |
Course |
Credit Hours |
|
ARTS 0111 |
Drawing |
3 |
DIGI 0115 |
Beginning Photoshop |
3 |
DIGI 0116 |
Intermediate Photoshop * |
3 |
DIGI 0117 |
Advanced Photoshop * |
3 |
DIGI 0131 |
Two Dimensional Design 1 |
3 |
DIGI 0174 |
Beginning Illustrator |
3 |
DIGI 0175 |
Advanced Illustrator * |
3 |
DIGI 0176 |
Graphic Design: Multimedia and Web I * |
3 |
DIGI 0177 |
Graphic Design: Multimedia and Web II * |
3 |
DIGI 0178 |
Graphic Design: Print Media I * |
3 |
DIGI 0179 |
Graphic Design: Print Media II * |
3 |
DIGI 0180 |
Publication Design |
3 |
DIGI 0191 |
Internship: Digital Graphics* |
3 |
DIGI 0193 |
Portfolio Production* |
3 |
|
Total Hours for Digital Imaging Requirements |
42 |
*See course syllabi for Digital Imaging course prerequisites. |
|
Total Hours for an Associate in Applied Science in Digital Imaging Design Degree |
61 |