Visual Communication

Visual Communication 2008-2009
 

Degree(s):

Certificate(s):

The Visual Communication program trains today’s digital designers in the communication media of the future. This program provides students with skills needed for careers in commercial art and design, desktop publishing, web design, 3-D animation, multimedia development, video and post-production. The demand for these skills comes from a variety of industries including advertising, consumer products, education, entertainment, government, legal, manufacturing, medical, petroleum, publishing, transportation, and video production. The Visual Communication Associate of Applied Science Degree is awarded for successful completion of at least 67 credit hours that include a common core of academic and a selection of technical courses based on specialization.

This degree has five areas of specialization: graphic design, multimedia, video and post-production, web design, or 3D animation. Students completing the degree or certificate are prepared for entry-level positions. Certificates are available within specialization areas in graphic design, motion graphics, video and post-production, multimedia design, 3D animation, and web design. These certificates provide an opportunity to acquire technical skills in two to three semesters.

The general education core courses will transfer to a variety of universities, and the degree articulates to many area universities. Please see the department chair, faculty, or adviser for specific information.

3D ANIMATION CERTIFICATE
(certificate offered at Lone Star College-North Harris)
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ARTV13453-D Modeling and Rendering3
ARTS1316Drawing I 3
ARTC1302Digital Imaging I3
IMED1301Introduction to Multimedia3
ARTV1303Basic Animation3
 
  
SEMESTER TOTAL15
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ARTV13413-D Animation I3
ARTS1312Design II - 3-D3
ARTS1317Drawing II3
ARTV1351Digital Video3
   ITSC   1401 Introduction to Computers OR      4
   COSC   1401 Microcomputer Applications 
SEMESTER TOTAL16
Third Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ARTV23513-D Animation II3
FLMC1331Video Graphics and Visual Effects I3
IMED12311Portfolio Development OR3
IMED12380Cooperative Education 
SEMESTER TOTAL9
TOTAL Credit Hours for
3D Animation Certificate		40
1Capstone Course

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GRAPHIC DESIGN CERTIFICATE
(certificate offered at Lone Star College–CyFair, Lone Star College-Kingwood, and Lone Star College-North Harris)
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ARTS1311Design I - 2-D3
ARTS1316Drawing I3

ARTC

1317

Design Communications I

3

ARTC1313Digital Publishing I3
ARTC1302Digital Imaging I3
SEMESTER TOTAL15
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ARTS2311Design III - Color3
ARTC2313Digital Publishing II3
ARTC2305Digital Imaging II3
ARTS1353Computer Illustration3
ITSW1310Intro. to Presentation Graph. Software3
SEMESTER TOTAL15
Third Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
IMED1316Web Design I3
ARTC2347Design Communications II3
ARTC2348Digital Publishing III3
ARTC12335Portfolio Development for Graphic Design OR3
GRPH12380Coop Education-Prepress/Desktop Pub. and Digital Imag. Design3

IMED

1345

Interactive Multimedia I

3

SEMESTER TOTAL15
TOTAL Credit Hours for
Graphic Design Certificate		45
1 Capstone Course

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MOTION GRAPHICS CERTIFICATE
(certificate offered at Lone Star College–CyFair, Lone Star College-North Harris and Lone Star College-Kingwood)
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ARTC1302Digital Imaging I3
IMED1301Introduction to Multimedia3
IMED1316Web Design I3
ITSC1401Introduction to Computers OR4
COSC1401Microcomputer Applications 
SEMESTER TOTAL13
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
IMED1305Multimedia Courseware Development I OR3
IMED1345Interactive Multimedia I 
FLMC1331Video Graphics and Visual Effects I3
ARTC2305Digital Imaging II3
ARTV1351Digital Video3
RTVB1321TV Field Production OR3
RTVB1325TV Studio Production 
SEMESTER TOTAL15
Third Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ARTC1317Design Communications I3
FLMC2331Video Graphics and Visual Effects II3
RTVB12381Coop Education- Radio and Television OR
3
ARTV1

2341

Advanced Digital Video 
SEMESTER TOTAL9
TOTAL Credit Hours for
Motion Graphics Certificate		37
1 Capstone Course

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MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER CERTIFICATE
(certificate offered at Lone Star College–CyFair, Lone Star College-Kingwood
and Lone Star College-North Harris)
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ARTC1317Design Communications I3
ARTC1302Digital Imaging I3
IMED1301Introduction to Multimedia3
ITSC1401Introduction to Computers OR4
COSC1401Microcomputer Applications 
SEMESTER TOTAL13
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ARTC1353Computer Illustration 3
IMED1316Web Design I3
IMED1341Interface Design3
IMED2313Project Analysis and Design3
SEMESTER TOTAL12
Third Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
IMED1345Interactive Multimedia I 3
ARTV1351Digital Video3
IMED1305Multimedia Courseware Development I OR3
FLMC1331Video Graphics and Visual Effects I 
IMED12311Portfolio Development OR3
IMED12380Coop Education-Web Page, Digital/ Multmd & Info Resour. Design
 
SEMESTER TOTAL12
TOTAL Credit Hours for
Multimedia Designer Certificate		37
1Capstone Course

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VIDEO AND POST PRODUCTION CERTIFICATE
(certificate offered at Lone Star College–CyFair, Lone Star College-Kingwood
and Lone Star College-North Harris)
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ARTV1351Digital Video3
ARTC1302Digital Imaging I3
IMED1301Introduction to Multimedia3
ITSC1401Introduction to Computers OR4
COSC1401Microcomputer Applications 
SEMESTER TOTAL13
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
FLMC1304Lighting for Film or Video3
FLMC1331Video Graphics and Visual Effects I3
ARTV2341Advanced Digital Video3
RTVB1321TV Field Production OR3
RTVB1325TV Studio Production 
SEMESTER TOTAL12
Third Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
IMED1391Spec. Topics: Digital Video Project3
FLMC2331Video Graphics and Visual Effects II3
IMED2311Portfolio Development3
IMED12380Coop Education-Web Page, Digital/Multmd & Info Resour. Design OR3
RTVB12381Coop Education-Radio and TV 
SEMESTER TOTAL12
TOTAL Credit Hours for
Video and Post Production Certificate		37
1 Capstone Course

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WEB DESIGN CERTIFICATE
(certificate offered at Lone Star College-North Harris)
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ARTC1317Design Communications I3
ARTC1302Digital Imaging I3
IMED1301Introduction to Multimedia3
ITSC1401Introduction to Computers OR4
COSC1401Microcomputer Applications 
ITSE1402Intro to Computer Programming4
SEMESTER TOTAL17
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ARTC1353Computer Illustration3
IMED1316Web Design I3
IMED1341Interface Design3
IMED1345Interactive Multimedia I3
SEMESTER TOTAL12
Third Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
IMED12311Portfolio Development OR3
IMED12380Cooperative Education  
IMED2309Internet Commerce3
IMED2315Web Design II3
IMED2345Interactive Media II3
SEMESTER TOTAL12
TOTAL Credit Hours for
Web Design Certificate		41
1 Capstone Course

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VISUAL COMMUNICATION
Associate of Applied Science Degree, Tech Prep
(offered at Lone Star College–CyFair,
Lone Star College–Tomball, Lone Star College-Kingwood and Lone Star College-North Harris)
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ARTS1311Design I - 2-D3
ARTS1316Drawing I3
ARTC1302Digital Imaging I3
ARTC1317Design Communications I3
IMED1301Introduction to Multimedia3
ITSC1401Introduction to Computers OR4
COSC1401Microcomputer Applications 
Elective1 Social/Behavioral Science3
SEMESTER TOTAL22
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
ENGL1301Composition and Rhetoric I 3
KINE Physical Activity1
Tech. Track Track (A, B, C, D, or E)3
Tech. Track Track (A, B, C, D, or E)4
Tech. Track Track (A, B, C, D, or E)3-4
SEMESTER TOTAL13-14
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
SPCH2 Speech Elective3
Tech. Track Track (A, B, C, D, or E)3
Tech. Track Track (A, B, C, D, or E)3
Tech. Track Track (A, B, C, D, or E)3
Tech. Track Track (A, B, C, D, or E)3
SEMESTER TOTAL15
Second Semester
CourseNumberTitleCredit
Tech. Track Track (A, B, C, D, or E)3
Tech. Track Track (A, B, C, D, or E)3
Tech. Track Track (A, B, C, D, or E)3
Elective3,* Math/Natural Science3-4
Capstone4 Cooperative Education OR
Portfolio Development		3
SEMESTER TOTAL15-16
TOTAL Credit Hours for
Visual Communication AAS		65-67

1 Social/Behavioral Science course must meet multicultural requirement
2 Speech course from SPCH 1311, 1315, 1318 or 1321
3 Choose math/science elective from AAS core requirements
* Student must meet college-level Math competency
4 Capstone course: choose from GRPH 2380, IMED 2380, RTVB 2381, ARTC 2335 or IMED 2311

Choose Technical Track courses A, B, C, D or E from following corresponding tracks:

Track A - Graphic Design
ARTC 1313, ARTC 2313, ARTC 2305, ARTC 1353
ARTC 2348, ARTC 2347, ARTS 2311,
IMED 1316, IMED 1345, ITSW 1310

Track B - Multimedia
ARTC 1353, ARTV 1345, IMED 1316, IMED 1341, IMED 2313, FLMC 1331, IMED 1345, ARTV 1351, IMED 2345, FLMC 2331.

*These courses must be taken in designated sequence:
FLMC 1331 and FLMC 2331

Track C - Video and Post-Production
ARTC 2305, ARTV 1351, ARTV 2341, IMED 1391, FLMC 1304, FLMC 1331, FLMC 2331, RTVB 1321 or RTVB 1325/  Elective Technical (choose 2 courses from ARTC, ARTV, IMED, FLMC, RTVB)

Track D - Web Design
ARTC 1353, IMED 1316, IMED 1341, IMED 2313,
IMED 1345, IMED 2315, IMED 2309, IMED 2349,
IMED 2345, ITSE 1402

Track E - 3D Animation
 ARTS 2323, ARTS 1312, ARTS 1317, ARTV 1303, ARTV 1345, ARTV 2351, ARTC 1341, FLMC 1331, ARTV 1351, GAME 1303

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