LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Computer Graphics, Multimedia
Associate in Applied Arts Degree
Curriculum Code: 0194 (Effective Fall 2000 - Summer 2005)
A multimedia designer is a computer artist who uses many electronic tools to
create interactive art. Multimedia designers must have creative abilities and
design, drawing, problem-solving, production, communication, and presentation
skills. Multimedia is a cooperative process. The multimedia designer should
expect to work as part of a team which may include animators, graphic
designers, photographers, audio and video producers, writers and others.
Employment can be with advertising agencies, on-line magazines and newspapers,
in-house training in the public and private sector, and the education/
entertainment industry.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the
Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment
and advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a
mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency
requirement, students may need to complete specific course work in
mathematics. For information on how to fulfill all general education
requirements, see page 23.
INFORMATION
Contact the Art, Design and Multimedia Program, Academic and Office Facility,
Room 314, telephone number (517) 483-1476.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 50 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ARTS 131 Drawing I 3
ARTS 151 Computer Graphics/Illustration 3
ARTS 162 Typography 3
ARTS 171 Computer Graphics/Photography 3
ARTS 173 Computer Graphics/Web Design 2
ARTS 228 Advanced Digital Imaging 3
ARTS 232 Comp Graphics/2-D Animation 4
ARTS 233 Comp Graphics/2-D Interactive 4
ARTS 234 Comp Graphics/3-D Animation I 4
ARTS 235 Comp Graphics/3-D Animation II 3
ARTS 236 Computer Graphics/Production 3
ARTS 269 The Portfolio (See Note 1) 2
ARTS 281 Art Internship 3
CISB 102 Internet Literacy 3
CISB 200 Info Sys Tech/Problem Solving 3
FILM 118 Film Production I 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 20-22 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 9 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area 3
Speech Communication Core Area 3
Science/Technology Core Area (See Note 2) 0
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3
Mathematics Competency (See page 23 for information on
how to fulfill this requirement. Course work may be needed.)
CHOICE 2: Specialty (Choose one subchoice) 11-13 Credits
Subchoice 2A: Art Specialty
ARTS 102 2-Dimensional Design 3
ARTS 132 Life Drawing 3
ARTS 216 Humorous Illustration I 3
IMAG 101 Basic Photog for Non-Majors 2
Subchoice 2B: Photography Specialty
IMAG 111 Intro to Photographic Tech I 4
IMAG 112 Design for Imaging Tech 3
IMAG 113 Lighting Concepts/Applications 3
IMAG 114 Intro Photographic Color Tech 3
MINIMUM TOTAL 70
NOTES:
1. The Portfolio is considered to be the final course in this curriculum.
All other courses must already be completed or be taken concurrently
with ARTS 269.
2. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
3. It is recommended that all students entering this curriculum have
computer experience in both Windows NT and Macintosh Operating Systems.
This experience may come from life or work experience, or other studies,
as well as CABS 100 Seminars - Introduction to Windows NT and
Introduction to the Macintosh. Students should consult with an advisor
in the Arts, Design and Multimedia Program if they are not sure about
their computer skill level.
4. For graduation, a student must have earned a minimum grade point of 2.0
in all courses with an ARTS and IMAG prefix.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have
transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill)
should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
Subchoice 2A: Art Specialty
I II III IV
ARTS 102 ARTS 132 ARTS 173 ARTS 228
ARTS 131 ARTS 151 ARTS 232 ARTS 233
CISB 102 ARTS 162 ARTS 234 ARTS 235
CISB 200 ARTS 171 IMAG 101 Lim.Ch.1
FILM 118 ARTS 216 Lim.Ch.1
V
ARTS 236
ARTS 269
ARTS 281
Lim.Ch.1
Subchoice 2B: Photography Specialty
I II III IV
ARTS 131 ARTS 151 ARTS 162 ARTS 228
CISB 102 ARTS 171 ARTS 173 ARTS 233
IMAG 111 CISB 200 ARTS 232 ARTS 235
IMAG 112 FILM 118 ARTS 234 Lim.Ch.1
IMAG 113 IMAG 114 Lim.Ch.1
V
ARTS 236
ARTS 269
ARTS 281
Lim.Ch.1
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