Computer Graphic Design—Web Design Degree (CGW) This program provides students with the visual design, communication, and computer graphic skills necessary to obtain an entry-level position in this field or to continue their education at a four-year college or university. For those already employed, they can enroll in this career program to upgrade their skills for potential advancement. Students learn basic and advanced techniques for creating effective, well-designed, and interactive websites. Students are taught basic design theory, digital imaging and electronic illustration skills and techniques, in addition to learning basic hypertext markup languages and top level authoring software using what you see is what you get (WYSIWYG) technology. The most current graphic and web design software is used in the CGW program. This includes: the Adobe Creative Suite 4 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Fireworks, Dreamweaver and Flash), QuarkXPress 8.0, and the latest web browsers (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera). Number CGD101
Suggested Course Order Design Theory
CGD104
Digital Imaging
CGD109 or CIS127
Introduction to Web Media or Computer Technologies
ART263 ENG101 CGD105
Drawing I English Composition I Electronic Illustration
CGD112 CGD240
Communication in Multimedia Design Creative Web Design I
ART251
Two-Dimensional Design
ENG102 CGD110
English Composition II Introduction to Animation
CGD204
Advanced Digital Imaging
CGD241
Creative Web Design II
CGD242
Interactive Web Design
Health Elective
Cr Semester Grade Prerequisites/Notes Prerequisites: ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement; CGD104 3 (or co-requisite) Note: CGD101 should be taken in the fall Prerequisites: Basic computer skills; ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or 3 placement Note: CGD104 should be taken in the fall CGD Prerequisites: Basic computer skills, FYE101, RDG098, or 3 placement CIS Prerequisites: ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement 3 ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement 3 ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement Prerequisites: ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement 3 Note: CGD105 should be taken in the spring 3 CGD109 or CIS127 or beginning HTML and CSS strongly suggested Prerequisites: CGD109 or CIS127 (grade C or better) or permission of 3 division dean CGW majors: recommended CGD112 be taken concurrently with CGD240 Note: CGD240 should be taken in the spring 3 ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement; ART263 (strongly recommended) 3 ENG101 Prerequisites: Basic computer skills; FYE101, RDG098, or placement 3 Note: CGD110 should be taken in the fall Prerequisites: CGD104 or permission of division dean 3 3
3
2/3
MAT126 CGD210
Topics in Mathematics (or higher) Advanced Website Portfolio
3 3
CGD244
Designing for E-Commerce 3 Professional Elective 3 Social Science Elective 3 Science Elective 3/4 Total: 62/64 credits
Prerequisites: CGD240 (grade C or better) or permission of division dean Note: CGD241 should be taken in the fall Prerequisite: CGD240 Co-requisites: CGD110, 241, or permission of division dean Note: CGD242 should be taken in the fall Electives: BIO101, BIO103, BIO112, BIO230, CHC101, CHC102, CHC108, CHC220, EXS102, EXS201, PER126, PER127, PER130 MAT096 or placement Prerequisites: Grade C or better in the following courses CGD101,104,110,112, 204, 240, 241, 242 and CGD 109 or CIS127, or permission of division dean Co-requisite: CGD244 Note: CGD210 should be taken in the spring Prerequisites: CGD240, 241 Electives: See Professional Electives listed to the right Electives: ANT, ECO, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, SOC, SSC Electives: BIO, BTC, CHE, EAS, EGM, NRD, PHY
Campus Format: A majority of this program can be completed during the day at the Gardner campus. Transfer options: Students are encouraged to continue their education in areas such as electronic media, marketing, or communications. For a complete list of transfer agreement options visit MWCC‘s transfer services website: http://transfer.mwcc.edu and www.mwcc.edu/3plusone. Special requirements: CGW students should either have a computer at home with Internet access and the Adobe Creative Suite, or be able to spend time outside of class in the graphic design computer labs where Internet access and the Creative Adobe Suite are provided. A grade of C is recommended for students taking CGD courses. Students should follow suggested course sequence since most courses are not offered out of sequence. Technical standards must be met with or without accommodations. Career options: Web designers may be employed by advertising agencies, design firms, marketing departments, commercial art, reproduction firms, and other businesses that maintain websites. Also, many web designers/coordinators are self-employed. Earning potential: $30,600 to $53,310.
**Professional Electives for Web Majors: ART*** BUS125 CIS109 CIS120 CGD102 CGD103 CGD205 CGD225 CGD235 MGT110 MKT142 MKT241 PHO115 SPC113
Any higher level ART beyond ART251& 263 Communication for Business and Industry Programming in Basic Microcomputer Applications Publication Design Print Production Digital Photo Art Advanced Electronic Illustration Typography in Visual Communication Small Business Management Marketing Advertising Digital Photography Speech
See page 111 of the college catalog for program competencies and technical standards.
108 MWCC 2013-2014 College Catalog & Student Handbook