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Digital Media Design • Associate in Arts

Transfer Program

Colleague Code: AA.DMD

Curriculum Code: AAD 100

Program Information:

This degree offers three areas of concentration: web design; multimedia design and application design. The program offers students a robust curriculum in digital media and design with state‐of‐the‐art software and hardware. The program also offers three certificates of achievement.  Courses cover concepts and theories in new media, design, production, and current industry practices. These skills will prepare students to either transfer to a four-year university or seek employment in a digital media design related field.

  • This program is designed for students pursuing a career in the field of interactive multimedia technology.
  • This program provides students with the skills to design, develop and deploy digital media for business training, information dissemination, education and entertainment. 
  • This program allows for specializations in Web Design, Multimedia Design, and App Design. 

For Program Information Contact:

Arts and Communication Department at 217-786-2286 or see a Student Success Coach.

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

ART 101Art Appreciation

3

ART 102Two-Dimensional Design I

3

DGM 100Introduction to Digital Media

3

ART 107Introduction to Photoshop

1.5

ART 108Introduction to Illustrator

1.5

EGL 101Composition I

3

Second Semester:

DGM 110Digital Media Product and Management

3

ART 116Graphic Design I

3

EGL 102Composition II

3

CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3

Social Science Selection

3

Third Semester:

Specialization requirements

3

Specialization requirements

3

Social Science Selection

3

MAT 104General Education Mathematics

3

Life Science Selection

3-4

Fourth Semester:

Specialization requirements

3

PHI 205Ethics: Morality and Contemporary Values

3

Physical Science Selection

3-4

Humanities or Fine Arts Selection

3

Social Science Selection

3

Course Requirements:

Required General Education Courses

CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3

EGL 101Composition I

3

EGL 102Composition II

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Recommended General Education Courses

Please see your Student Success Coach for course planning.

ART 101Art Appreciation

3

MAT 104General Education Mathematics

3

PHI 205Ethics: Morality and Contemporary Values

3

Humanities or Fine Arts Selection

3

Life Science Selection*

3-4

Physical Science Selection

3-4

Social Science Selection

3

Social Science Selection

3

Social Science Selection

3

Total Credit Hours:28

*A minimum of seven (7) credits must be earned in both the life and physical science areas; must be selected from the list of General Education Core Curriculum courses and must include one laboratory course.

Social science credits must be earned in at least two areas; see catalog or a Student Success Coach for options.

Recommended Program Courses

ART 102Two-Dimensional Design I

3

ART 107Introduction to Photoshop

1.5

ART 108Introduction to Illustrator

1.5

ART 116Graphic Design I

3

DGM 100Introduction to Digital Media

3

DGM 110Digital Media Product and Management

3

Specialization requirements

3

Specialization requirements

3

Specialization requirements

3

Total Credit Hours:24.0

Select from one of the Specialization Requirements options listed below.

Web Design Specialization Requirements

DWD 110Website Design I

3

DWD 210Website Design II

3

DME 130Film Production I

3

Multimedia Design Specialization Requirements

DME 130Film Production I

3

DME 145Digital Animation

3

DME 150Motion Graphics I

3

App Design Specialization Requirements

DAP 120Video Game Design I

3

DAP 150iOS App Production I

3

DAP 220Video Game Design II

3

Total Credit Hours: 61.0