Digital Media Technology Digital Graphics - 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 1120 | Desktop Publishing I | 3 |
| FDMA 1260 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| FDMA 1515 | Introduction to Digital Image Editing - Photoshop | 3 |
| FDMA 1535 | Introduction to Illustrator | 3 |
| FDMA 1630 | Principles of Design | 3 |
| FDMA 2150 | Desktop Publishing II | 3 |
| FDMA 2360 | Web Design II | 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: FDMA Courses | 6 | |
| Electives, to bring total credits to 60 5 | 1-3 | |
ARTH, ARTS, FDMA, or OEGR Course | ||
| Total Hours | 60-65 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Course is a Technical Requirement and must be completed regardless of transfer credit awarded.
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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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ARTH, ARTS, FDMA, or OEGR course 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 | |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I (Area I: Communications) | 4 |
| FDMA 1260 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| MATH 1220G or MATH 1130G |
College Algebra (Area II: Mathematics) or Survey of Mathematics |
3 |
| Choose one from the following: Area V: Humanities | 3 | |
| Film as Literature | ||
| Western Civilization I | ||
| World History I | ||
| Program Concentration Course 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARTS 1240 | Design I | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: Area III: Laboratory Science | 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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| ARTH 1115G | Orientation in Art (Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts) | 3 |
| PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Psychology (Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences) | 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 121G College Algebra or MATH 210G Mathematics Appreciation is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 121G or MATH 210G first.
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Program Concentration Coursework:
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For electives, select from ART, CMT, CMI 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.