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A.S. Degree, Graphics Technology: Digital and Interactive Media Design Specialization
Degree Type: AS
Major Code: GRDIG-AS
CIP: 1650040200
This specialization includes all forms of media that rely on a sequence of imagery and sound, both linear and non-linear. Students will learn how to create and develop media and applications from concept to production. Such applications include game development, simulation, DVD authoring, animation 2D and 3D, computer-based training, and audio production. The students will learn to deliver this media content via DVD, CD ROM, broadcast, digital video, and the Internet. This program was developed in partnership with the Florida High Tech Corridor Council.
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| DIG2000 | Introduction to Digital Media
This course explores the avenues of contemporary digital design, highlighting the importance of process, innovation, and communication. Students will become familiar with design projects, ranging from traditional print, sophisticated Web sites, interactive digital media, and motion graphics. The course will focus on developing and refining the design concept and the execution strategy. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| DIG2520 | Digital Media Production Techniques
This course explores the avenues of contemporary digital production. Students will learn each of the new media, along with its history and connection to the worlds of art and design. This course also covers essential key concepts and techniques for image processing, digital archival, file conversion, media duplication, and analyzes the computer and its peripherals to explain the different elements of a digital media studio. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| DIG2302 | 3D Modeling and Animation II
This course is designed to teach an intermediate level of 3D animation for digital media. Emphasis will be placed on building 3D world space that tells a story. It will allow students to build upon concepts such as environments, physical motion, and modeling techniques, rendering, and post production. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| DIG2342 | Motion Graphics II
This course focuses on digital post-production used for film, animation, video, digital media, and the Web. Students are challenged to integrate both technically and aesthetically, 2D graphics, 3D models and animations, and background elements in a project-based environment. Students will become familiar with match-moving and compositing techniques. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| DIG2430 | Script Analysis and Story Boarding
This course is an integration of the visual and performing arts and digital media. Script analysis explores the dramatic form and structure of a play. Students read and analyze scripts to study the playwright's intentions, methods and meanings. Scripts are examined as blueprints for production and performance. Students will have a hands-on, active learning approach of the planning process used by directors, cinematographers, producers, and art directors. The storyboarding process will include the importance of aspect ratios, composition, depth-of-field and lighting. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| DIG2581 | Portfolio Design
This course prepares students for professional situations through the creation of individual demo reels, resumes, Web sites, and portfolios by emphasizing business structure. Topics such as studio hierarchy, production bidding, media distribution, and professional growth will be included to highlight many of the important aspects of business in order for students to attain and sustain a professional career. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| GRA2931 | Selected Studies in Computer Graphics
In this course topics of current interest are presented in group instruction. | 1 |
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| DIG2300 | 3D Modeling and Animation I
This course is designed to teach beginning level 3D animation for digital media. Emphasis will be placed on viewing the world in 3D as opposed to a single flat plane and training the eye to see shape instead of line. It will allow students to comprehend fully visual concepts such as light and shadow, foreshortening, color recognition, and modeling techniques. Other topics include NURBS vs. polygons, texturing, lighting, rendering, and keyframe animation. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| DIG2341 | Motion Graphics I
This course focuses on digital post-production used for film, animation, video, digital media, and the Web. This course identifies production methods, compositing, and sophisticated motion control for high-quality, two-dimensional animation. Focus is placed on digital media components, video tape and screen outputs for special and specialty projects while exploring foundations for computer-aided digital production. The topic of work flow issues and the variety of design and production vehicles will be addressed. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| GRA2142C | Web Effects I
Introduction to the creation of multiple forms in 2D animation. The course is designed to familiarize the individual with a variety of 2D animation programs and their application to the Web. Students will learn the basics of thumbnail storyboarding, object creation, and object manipulation for animated sequence. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| GRA2151C | Vector Graphics I using Adobe Illustrator
This course is designed for beginning Adobe Illustrator users. Fundamental concepts and features are introduced and applied to a variety of graphics applications. The world of vector graphics and professional illustrations is entered, explored, and applied to a variety of graphic endeavors. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| GRA2201 | Bitmap Graphics I
Introduction to Photoshop hardware, which provides an extensive variety of electronic tools for manipulating photographs and creating illustrations. The course is designed for the graphics individual who wishes to integrate photography with page layouts. Students will learn the basics of scanning, retouching, color correcting, proofing, and output to printer devices. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| RTV1201 | Introduction to Television Production I
This is a course in the preparation and production of television programs for airing at the College and on local public access TV. Programs scheduled include activities at Seminole Community College and in the community. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| DIG2500 | DVD Authoring I
This course will demonstrate how to create, produce, and distribute DVDs with full quality digital video and audio and with professional style menus. Students will learn differences between discs and formats, consumer and computer peripherals for playback and authoring using both Windows and Macintosh platforms. This authoring course will also explore archiving data, authoring video productions and creating interactive presentations. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| DIG2251 | Audio Production I
This course provides a broad introduction to sound design principles as applied to moving pictures and interactive systems. Creative use of sound is explored through an introduction to field recording and the use of digital audio workstations. Students use original sound recording from other departments as well as those sampled from an extensive sound library in order to create sound pieces both with and without images. Lab fee required. | 3 |
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| RTV1240 | Introduction to Audio Production
The course includes beginning theory and practices as a platform to springboard into live sound reinforcement as well as recording and broadcasting technology, incorporating the signal processing and hands-on techniques found in a myriad of real world applications. The eventual goal is to learn to incorporate audio gear for optimum performance in a variety of professional operations. | 4 |
| Electives - Choose six credits of electives from the following list: | 6 |
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| ART1300C | Drawing I
While acquiring various hand skills, the student addresses traditional and contemporary problems of representation and composition. Observation, analysis, and organization are the basis for draftsmanship. This course includes studies of line, plane, mass, volume, perspective, chiaroscuro, form, and density. Additionally, students are introduced to a wide variety of drawing media. This course is suitable for both the art major and the non-art major. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| ART1301C | Drawing II
The student uses skills gained in Drawing I to explore the development of a personal vision with regard to drawing concepts and visual composition. Color is introduced along with a painterly attitude toward depicting observational form. Drawing of the human figure is introduced with an emphasis on gesture, visual analysis, and anatomy. Drawing skills are adapted into contemporary artistic concerns including the use of series. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| DIG2115C | Digital Photography
Introduction to the exciting world of digital imaging. This course will provide students with a start-to-finish understanding of successful image-making by offering hands-on projects, demonstrations and discussions aimed at boosting creative expression and productivity in a challenging, yet fun, environment. Students will learn how to use their digital camera as an effective tool for visual communication as well as how to work efficiently in Photoshop, how to combine images and add text and, finally, how to optimize their creations for final output. Students will produce at least three portfolio pieces. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| DIG2304 | 3D Modeling and Animation III
This course gives the student an in-depth look at character design, development, rigging and animation. Character creation will include segmented and solid model mesh of bipeds and quadrupeds. Students will examine techniques used to create facial expressions and lip sync using phonemes. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| GRA2124 | Layout and Design
This course is a foundation to computer-aided digital publishing. It will explore various means of viewing visual elements in design. Focus is upon the foundations of professional design skills for computer graphics, multimedia, film and video, and animation. Various media are used to explore traditional media, photography, illustration, animation, film and video, and other image media developing. The student is introduced to typography, typeface, and type as a design element as well as composition, layout, pagination, style, balance, format, and project planning. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| GRA2146 | Digital Media and Web Action Scripting
This course will cover action scripting in depth for designers and developers. Students will learn how to add more advanced content for Web site and digital media production. Content will cover the difference between procedural languages and object-oriented languages. Action scripts will be used to animate, process data, create dynamic content and manipulate components. | 3 |
| GRA2152C | Vector Graphics II using Adobe Illustrator
This course is designed for experienced Adobe Illustrator users. Advanced concepts, features, and techniques are further enhanced and applied to graphic applications. The world of vector graphics, the Web Internet, and professional illustrations is further explored. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| GRA2207C | Bitmap Graphics II
Course for experienced Photoshop software graphic design users who wish to expand their skills in the application of this electronic tool for manipulating photographs and illustrations. The course introduces new features, tips, and techniques for using these electronic tools. The goal is to apply more controls and improve production capabilities. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| GRA2804C | Web Effects II
Advanced study in the creation of multiple forms in 2-D animation as well as an introduction to Web-related 3-D animation. The course is designed to familiarize the individual with a variety of 2-D and 3-D animation programs and their application to the Web. Students will learn the advanced techniques in thumbnail storyboarding, object creation, and object manipulation for 2-D animation as well as incorporating basic 3-D animation concepts. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| GRA2949 | Cooperative Education Internship in Computer Graphics
This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply classroom theory to practical, work-related applications. Students must complete at least one semester at Seminole Community College with a GPA of at least 2.5 and must receive approval from the Cooperative Education Coordinator prior to registration. Seminars may be required. Through various combinations and repetition of coop courses, it is possible to earn up to nine coop credits. | 3 |
| ARTXXXX | Any Studio Art course |
| PGYXXXX | Any Photography course |
| RTVXXXX | Any Film and Television course |
| General Education Courses |
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| ENC1101 | English I
This is a course in the process of expository writing. Students will read essays and compose papers that are unified, organized, logically developed and supported, clearly stated, and well-focused. Research techniques are introduced and incorporated into at least one composition. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. Students must pass the core assignments with a grade of C or higher. | 3 |
| General Education course, any area | 3 |
| Humanities General Education course | 3 |
| Mathematics or Science General Education course | 3 |
| Note: If you choose a Science General Education course, due to state law, you must also complete any college preparatory Mathematics course(s), if any were required by your entry level test scores, before you can be awarded an associate's degree. |
| Social Science General Education course | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 64 |
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