General Information

• Name: Computer Graphics - Digital Media
• Discipline: Graphic Communications (GRC)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Communications and Fine Arts
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Offers a foundation that introduces computer systems and applications as they relate to graphic communications for digital media. Class will present a project-based overview of content creation, web design and web animation.

II: Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, students will acquire an understanding of the following:

• Know the history and development of digital media.
• Survey today's graphic design careers in digital media.
• Have a basic undersanding of the industry standard tools for creating and delivering content for digital media.
• Understand digital media planning, design and production techniques.
• Be able to give form to concepts with a variety of software applications.
• Have skills for combining research and critical thinking to spark your creativity.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

• Have problem solving, creative, and critical thinking skills.
• Have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information.
• Have appropriate technological skills, including computer skills.
• Have an understanding of the fine arts.

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Graphic Communications will provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the graphic communications field. The degree will meet educational criteria for employment and prepare the student for possible transfer to other colleges and universities to meet higher educational and professional goals.

Upon completion of this course, it is expected that students will have:
• researched design problems.
• demonstrated technical skills.
• implemented design concepts.
• worked collaboratively.
• performed successful presentations.