The following are General Education requirements for an Associate in Applied Sciences degree (AAS). Students may not use the same course to satisfy more than one degree requirement.

Communication

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1 Level I course from the list of Communication General Education Courses.

Quantitative/Numeracy

1 Course 4.5 - 5.0 credits

Please check your degree program for recommended Math course. Based on the Math course you select, pre-requisites may be required.

Select 1 course from the list of Quantitative/Numeracy Skills General Education Courses .

Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1 course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences courses under the Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness General Education Courses.

Scientific Inquiry

1 Course 4.5-6.0 credit hrs.

Select 1 course from either the list of Natural Sciences or Social Sciences General Education courses.

*Students choosing a Social Sciences course to satisfy the Scientific Inquiry requirement should take a Humanities course to satisfy the Critical Thinking/Creativity and Social/Cultural Awareness competency.

Professionalism/Life Skills & Information Literacy

1 Course 4.5

Select 1 course from the list of Professionalism/Life Skills and Information Literacy General Education Courses .

Recommended Curriculum Plan

Media Arts - Web Design (DIWDO)

The following plan is designed to be the most direct path to degree completion and is based on a fall quarter start. Students are expected to meet with their student success navigator or advisor to plan a customized course schedule that meets their specific needs. For more information or assistance with registering, please call 531-622-2400.

Year 1
Quarter 1
DIMA 1110 - Digital Design: Raster 4.5 Credits
DIMA 1120 - Digital Design: Vector 4.5 Credits
DIMA 1305 - Concept Development 4.5 Credits
Quarter 2
DIMA 1310 - Typography I 4.5 Credits
DIMA 1315 - Graphic Design Basics 4.5 Credits
INFO 1311 - Web Page Creation 4.5 Credits
Quarter 3
DIMA 1500 - Web Design 4.5 Credits
ARTS 1020 - 2-D Design 4.5 Credits
Communication General Education - Select 1 course from the list of Communication general education course options.
Quarter 4
DIMA 1520 - UI/UX 4.5 Credits
ARTS 1010 - Drawing 4.5 Credits
Quantitative/Numeracy General Education - Select 1 course from the list of Quantitative/Numeracy Skills general education course options.
Year 2
Quarter 5
DIMA 1530 - Designing with WordPress 4.5 Credits
Elective - Select 1 Tier 3 elective course from those listed in the degree requirements.
INFO 2340 - Internet Scripting 4.5 Credits
Quarter 6
DIMA 1540 - Mobile App Design 4.5 Credits
Professionalism/Life Skills and Information Literacy General Education - Select 1 course from the list of Professionalism/Life Skills & Information Literacy general education course options.
Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness General Education - Select 1 course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences general education course options.
Quarter 7
DIMA 2820 - Web Design Portfolio Development 4.5 Credits
Elective - Select 1 Tier 3 elective courses from those listed in the degree requirements.
Scientific Inquiry General Education - Select 1 course from the General Education natural Sciences course options.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of design and production vocabulary.
Demonstrate proficiency in fundamental two and three-dimensional drawing and design skills.
Demonstrate proficiency in computer software.
Research, conceptualize, and create unique visual solutions for design, with emphasis on individual expression.
Prepared for employment with professional presentation of their work and self.
Develop workable solutions to design problems.
Qualified for employment at an entry-level position in the design industry.
In chosen concentration area, demonstrate proficiency in basic design skills such as typography, layout, hierarchy, readability, and communication.