Digital Media Technology Digital Animation - Associate of Applied Science
Students must complete all College degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60-62 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Courses required from Area I, II, III, IV, V, and VI. 1 | 19-20 | |
| Area I: Communications | ||
| Composition I (Technical Requirement) 2 | ||
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Science | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Psychology (Technical Requirement) 2 | ||
| Area V: Humanities 3 | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 3 | ||
| Orientation in Art (Technical Requirement) 2 | ||
| Technical Requirements | ||
| ARTS 1240 | Design I | 3 |
| COMM 1115G | Communication | 3 |
| or COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | |
| ENGL 2382 | Narrative: Principles of Story Across the Media | 3 |
| FDMA 1260 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| FDMA 1515 | Introduction to Digital Image Editing - Photoshop | 3 |
| FDMA 1535 | Introduction to Illustrator | 3 |
| FDMA 1710 | 2D Animation | 3 |
| FDMA 1720 | 3D Character Design | 3 |
| FDMA 2530 | Introduction to 3D Modeling | 3 |
| FDMA 2730 | Advanced Character Animation | 3 |
| FDMA 2735 | Advanced 3D Animation Workshop A | 3 |
| FDMA 2740 | Advanced 3D Animation Workshop B | 3 |
| FYEX 1111 | Introduction to College Studies 4 | 1-3 |
| or FYEX 1110 | First-Year Seminar | |
| or HNRS 1115 | Honors First Year Seminar | |
| OEGR 221 | Cooperative Experience I | 3 |
| or FDMA 2287 | Digital Design Studio | |
| Electives: Digital Animation Courses 5 | 1-3 | |
| Total Hours | 60-65 | |
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Course is a Technical Requirement and must be completed regardless of transfer credits awarded.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Will also satisfy Flexible 3 requirement for the NMHED General Education requirements for an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
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Course required for new students or transfer students with less the 30 credit hours. Course may be waived if a student has completed 30 or more credit hours. If course is waived additional elective courses will be needed to meet the minimum hours required for the degree.
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Choose from ARTH, ARTS, or FDMA courses which will bring total credits for the degree to 60. Additional courses may be required if FYEX 1111 is waived.
A Suggested Plan of Study
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and/or course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| FDMA 1260 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I (Area I: Communications) | 4 |
| MATH 1220G or MATH 1130G |
College Algebra (Area II: Mathematics) 1 or Survey of Mathematics |
3 |
| Area V: Humanities - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Film as Literature | ||
| Western Civilization I | ||
| World History I | ||
| Program Concentration Course 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARTS 1240 | Design I | 3 |
| Area III: Laboratory Science - Choose one from the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to Astronomy (Lec+Laboratory) | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-based Physics I Laboratory |
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| PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Psychology (Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences) | 3 |
| ARTH 1115G | Orientation in Art (Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts) | 3 |
| Program Concentration Course 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| COMM 1115G or COMM 1130G |
Communication (Area VII: Flexible 3 (General Education Elective)) or Public Speaking |
3 |
| Program Concentration Courses 2 | 9 | |
| Elective Course 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 2382 | Narrative: Principles of Story Across the Media | 3 |
| OEGR 221 or FDMA 2287 |
Cooperative Experience I or Digital Design Studio |
1-3 |
| Program Concentration Course 2 | 9 | |
| Hours | 13-15 | |
| Total Hours | 60-62 | |
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MATH 1220G College Algebra or MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematicsis required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1220G College Algebra or MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics first.
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Program Concentration Coursework:
- FDMA 1535 Introduction to Illustrator
- FDMA 1515 Introduction to Digital Image Editing - Photoshop
- FDMA 1710 2D Animation
- FDMA 2530 Introduction to 3D Modeling
- FDMA 1720 3D Character Design
- FDMA 2730 Advanced Character Animation
- FDMA 2735 Advanced 3D Animation Workshop A
- FDMA 2740 Advanced 3D Animation Workshop B
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For electives, select from ARTS, FDMA, or OEGR courses.
Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, and/or certificate coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 60 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.