Communication Media, Graphic Design/Computer Animation Concentration, AAS

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The Associate of Applied Science in Communication Media with a concentration in Graphic Design/Computer Animation specializes in preparing students to be creative professionals utilizing industry standard technology and techniques to generate commercial designs, digital art, and moving images.

Learning Outcomes:

There are five concentrations in the Associate of Applied Science in Communication Media: Mass Communication, Sound and Music Recording, Graphic Design/Computer Animation, Photography, and Multimedia. Recipients of the degree in the Associate of Applied Science in Communication Media will have demonstrated:

A. Recognize and employ the dynamics of collaboration to produce communication media projects.
B. Apply principles of communication media to create effective and engaging content, including the importance of storytelling, audience analysis, and production values.
C. Demonstrate proficiency in oral, written, and mediated communication.
D. Apply communication principles and theories to address complex real-world problems impacting diverse communities.

This program articulates with one or more institutions or agencies. Refer to the Articulation Agreements section of the catalog for further detail.

Required Courses for the Associate of Applied Science in Communication Media with a concentration in Graphic Design/Computer Animation:

Freshman Year

First Semester: 15 Hours

ENGL 101:Composition and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
COMM 120:Digital Media Survey Credit Hours: 3
COMM 216:Adobe Photoshop Credit Hours: 3
COMM 170:Introduction to Mass Media Credit Hours: 3
COMM 135:Design for Media Credit Hours: 3 or
COMM 248:Visual Storytelling Credit Hours: 3

Second Semester: 15 Hours

MATH 124:Mathematical Concepts Credit Hours: 3
or
MATH 101:Applied Algebra for College Students Credit Hours: 3
or
MATH 102:College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
ART 103:Drawing I Credit Hours: 3
COMM 125:Media Literacy Credit Hours: 3
COMM 218:Adobe Illustrator Credit Hours: 3
COMM 210:Fundamentals of Advertising Credit Hours: 3 or
COMM 236:3D Modeling Credit Hours: 3

Sophomore Year

Third Semester: 15 Hours

Behavioral/Social Sciences Elective Credit Hours: 3 *
SPCH 110:Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
or
SPCH 115:Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3
COMM 219:Applied Graphic Design Credit Hours: 3
or
COMM 251:3D Animation Credit Hours: 3
COMM 220:Compositing Credit Hours: 3
or
COMM 239:Motion Graphics Credit Hours: 3
COMM 160:Photography Credit Hours: 3
or
COMM 150:Video Production Techniques Credit Hours: 3

Fourth Semester: 15 Hours

Science Elective Credit Hours: 3 * *
COMM 223:Publication Design Credit Hours: 3
or
COMM 246:Introduction to 2D Animation Credit Hours: 3
Communications Elective Credit Hours: 3 *
Communications Elective Credit Hours: 3 *
COMM 258:Media Portfolio Credit Hours: 3 (Required for all Graduates)

Total Credit Hours: 60

Students must meet prerequisites before taking any given course.

Students must make a “C” or higher in all courses which satisfy graduation requirements in order to receive the Associate of Applied Science in Communication Media from BPCC.

¹For transfer to a four-year institution, students are strongly advised to take MATH 102 instead of MATH 124 or MATH 101 . Students must seek the assistance of their advisor to determine the appropriate mathematics course.

*A listing of general education courses (Behavorial/Social Sciences Elective, Humanities Electives, Natural Science Electives) is located in the General Degree Requirements section.

**Suggested Electives for Graphic Design: ART 104 , ART 203 , ART 204 , ART 210 , ART 250 , COMM 141 , COMM 171 , COMM 228 , COMM 236 , COMM 239 , COMM 251 , COMM 267 , or any other Communication course.

**Suggested Electives for Animation: ART 104 , ART 203 , ART 204 , ART 210 , ART 250 , COMM 109 , COMM 160 , COMM 202 , COMM 204 , COMM 209 , COMM 220 , COMM 228 , COMM 240 , COMM 280 , COMM 299 , or any other Communication course.