Computer Generated Interactive Design AA (CSMA)

*This is an overview of the program. The course sequencing is meant to serve as a guideline for your semester planning. Please note that the scheduling of courses, program sequencing and curriculum are subject to change.*

This program is designed for students interested in the interactive design industries. Program course work explores career opportunities in these fields. Industry positions include, but are not limited to, web-site author, DVD/CD-ROM designer, interactive game interface designer, and designer for informational and educational services. Students utilize industry-standard software, hardware and production techniques, and gain practical experience producing interactive multimedia projects. While some students may pursue the program of study for personal enrichment and portfolio development, rather than transfer, the degree is designed for students preparing to enter a program leading to a baccalaureate degree at a four-year college or university.

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  • demonstrate effective oral, written, and visual communication skills.
  • demonstrate computer literacy.
  • demonstrate knowledge in the principles of design and color theory.
  • create effective user interfaces.
  • integrate graphics, video and sound tracks into interactive projects.
  • create a portfolio showcasing course work and production experience.

Transfer information for this program is on file in the Transfer Center. For more information, contact an academic advisor or counselor.

First Semester   Credits
ENG 105 College English I 3
CIS 107 Digital Design 3
Elective Mathematics* 3
Elective General Education Elective+ 3
Elective Free Elective 3
  Semester Total 15
     
Second Semester    
CIS 141 Client-Side Scripting I 3.5
ART/CIS 248 Web-Based Animation 3
ENG 106 College English II 3
SOC 155 Mass Culture 3
Elective General Education Elective+ 3
  Semester Total 15.5
     
Third Semester    
ART/CIS 128 Computer-Aided Logo and Advertising Design 3
ART/CIS 249 Interactive Web Design 3.5
Elective Digital Arts Elective 3
Elective Social Science 3
PHY 101 Conceptual Physics  
or PHY 103 Fundamentals of Physics 4
  Semester Total 16.5
     
Fourth Semester    
Elective General Education Electives+ 6
Elective Free Elective 6
Elective Humanities 3
    15
  Credit Total 62

*Except for MAT 105, no mathematics courses numbered below 150 will fulfill the mathematics requirement. Students need to check mathematics requirements at transfer institutions before enrolling in a mathematics course, in order to ensure that the most appropriate course is taken.
+ Recommended General Education electives: CMN 112, ENG 111

Recommended free electives: ART 108, DMP 121, DMP 130, DMP 205, CIS 105, CIS 111, CMN 120, CMN 121, or any of the Digital Arts Electives below

Digital Arts Elective must be chosen from the following courses:
ART/CIS 109, ART/CIS 132, ART/CIS 247, CIS 142, CIS 172, CIS 173, DMP 115, DMP 205, DMP 216