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Planner for Visual Arts Professional - Web Design (A.A.S.)


Title of Major: Visual Arts Professional - Web Design, A.A.S.

Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.

Code: AAS.VSL-P.WEB-DESIGN

Total Credit Hours: 60

Web Design - see www.aacc.edu

Purpose:  Prepares students for a career in the field of web design. For those already working in the industry, this concentration enhances and updates their knowledge and skills with the latest developments in web design. The Visual Arts Professional AAS Web Design Area of Concentration also allows professionals in a related industry such as graphic design to make a career change or supplement an existing degree.

Upon completion of this degree, students will have obtained a solid foundation in design and art while developing a user-centered approach to web design. Students will be able to plan and complete interactive web designs by creating wireframes, flow diagrams, user personas, standards-compliant HTML and CSS, and compelling visual designs. Students will have gained professional experience working on simulated and actual client projects and completing a design internship.

This is not intended as a transfer degree. Students who wish to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Web Design should contact the Visual Arts department chair. A Certificate in Web Design is also available. Related degrees/certificates are the Visual Arts Professional AAS in Graphic Design and the Certificate in Graphic Design. The Graphic and Web Design - Visual Arts Transfer (A.A.) Area of Concentration is available for students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a bachelor’s degree.

Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Matthew Moore

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

Term 1


Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ENG 111-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1  OR
ENG 115-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers  OR
ENG 121-Composition and Literature  
Succesful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the English composition general education requirement.
(English GER)
3 credit hours    
Biological & Physical Sciences, Computer Technology or Mathematics GER
Recommend: CTP 115-Introductory Object-Oriented Program Analysis and Design  
3-4 credit hours    
Mathematics GER  
3-4 credit hours    
ART 100-Two-Dimensional Design  
(Arts & Humanities GER)
3 credit hours     
ART 170-Web Design 1   3 credit hours     

 

Term 2


Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ENG 112-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2  OR
ENG 116-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers  
OR Elective
No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be taken as electives.

3 credit hours    
Biological & Physical Science GER  
3 credit hours    
Health/Fitness/Wellness GER  
3 credit hours    
ART 106-Introduction to Digital Design  
ART 106 satisfies the computer competency requirement but does not meet the computer technology general education requirement.
3 credit hours     
ART 269-Responsive Web Design  
3 credit hours     

 

Term 4


Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ART 250-Digital Portfolio Development  
1 credit hour     
ART 275-Digital Arts Internship  
If available, a student may substitute a capstone or practicum course for ART 275, pending approval of department chair.
3 credit hours     
Choose two courses from list in Term 3 6-8 credit hours    
Electives
No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be taken as electives.
0-8 credit hours    

 

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