PURPOSE: For students who intend to pursue careers in interactive media design. Coursework prepares students for entry into fields requiring knowledge of web programming and graphic design such as web design, front-end web development, web content management, and related fields. All career-technical degrees are guided by advisory committees comprised of local business leaders. Web Design Advisory Committee will be added soon.
CREDENTIALS: An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is a major in a career-technical area that takes two years for full-time students to complete.
TRANSFER INFORMATION: This program is not intended for transfer. Students desiring to transfer should consult their academic advisors and their intended transfer institutions for specific direction in program and course selection. More information can also be found at www.jtcc.edu/academics/transfer/
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet JTCC admission requirements. Students may need to complete placement tests in English and mathematics. Visit www.jtcc.edu/placement for all course placement options. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, JTCC offers developmental and prerequisite courses to prepare students for the curriculum. New students should visit the Advising Center and returning students their faculty advisor for more information.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an intermediate level of competency in the following skills:
- Critically evaluate personal studio art projects and those of other students, applying the process of critique.
- Gauge linear perspective and proportion in relation to drawing.
- Produce a body of artwork utilizing graphic design tools, techniques, and software.
- Create a unique typeface demonstrating compositional and creative techniques for innovative design with type.
- Assemble a portfolio of visual works and projects.