MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3100
First Term: 2016 Spring
Award: AAS
Total Credits: 60-65
CIP Code: 11.0801

Occupational Area: Information Technology
Instructional Council: Computer Information Systems (12)
GPA: 2.50

SOC Code: 15-1134, 27-1014, 27-1024

Description: The Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS) in Web Development and Graphic Design program is designed to enhance the information technology skills gained, focusing on the analysis, design, and programming skills necessary for entry-level web development support positions. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) is also available.

Suggested Course Plan Sequenced by Semester: EM, SM

Required Courses

CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3
CIS120DB Computer Graphics: Adobe Illustrator 3
CIS120DC Adobe Flash Level I: Digital Animation 3
CIS120DF Adobe Photoshop Level I: Digital Imaging 3
CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I 3
+ CIS220DC Flash: Advanced Animation and ActionScript 3
+ CIS220DF Adobe Photoshop Level II: Advanced Digital Imaging 3

+ CIS233DA Internet/Web Development Level II (3) OR
+ CIS233DC Internet Web Development: Dreamweaver (3) 3

+ CIS235 e-Commerce 3

Credits: 27

Restricted Electives
ART100 Introduction to Computer Graphic Art 1 ART111 Drawing I 3 ART112 Two-Dimensional Design 3 + ART122 Drawing and Composition II 3 ART131 Photography I (3) OR ART142 Introduction to Digital Photography (3) 3 CIS120AK Introduction to Digital Video Editing 1 CIS120D+ Computer Graphics (any module except DB, DC and DF) 3 CIS126AL Linux Operating System I (1) OR CIS126DL Linux Operating System (3) 1-3 + CIS159 Visual Basic Programming I 3 + CIS162AD C# Level I 3 + CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I 3 + CIS166++ Web Scripting/Programming (any module) 3 + CIS190 Introduction to Local Area Networks (3) OR CNT140AA Cisco Networking Fundamentals (4) OR MST150++ Microsoft Windows (any module) (3) 3-4 + CIS243D+ Internet/Web Development Level III (any module) 3 + CIS259 Visual Basic Programming II (3) OR CIS262AD C#: Level II (3) OR + CIS263AA Java Programming: Level II (3) 3 GBS151 Introduction to Business 3	Credits: 9-11

Free Electives
	Credits:

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 22-27

General Education Core	Credits: 12-17

First-Year Composition	Credits: 6
Any approved general education course from the First-Year Composition area. 6

Oral Communication	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Oral Communication area. 3

Critical Reading	Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course from the Critical Reading area or equivalent as indicated by assessment. 0-3

Mathematics	Credits: 3-5
MAT120 Intermediate Algebra (5) OR MAT121 Intermediate Algebra (4) OR MAT122 Intermediate Algebra (3) OR MAT151 Intermediate Algebra (4) 3-5

General Education Distribution	Credits: 10

Humanities, Arts and Design	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Humanities and Fine Arts area. 3

Social-Behavioral Sciences	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences area. 3

Natural Sciences	Credits: 4
Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area. 4

Program Competencies
1. Describe commons uses of networks and use the Internet to communicate, collaborate, and retrieve information. (CIS105) 2. Demonstrate the skills and techniques needed to create and modify vector artwork using Adobe Illustrator. (CIS120DB) 3. Demonstrate the skills and techniques needed to create and modify vector animations using Adobe Flash. (CIS120DC) 4. Utilize Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) documents to embed Flash movies for delivery to the World Wide Web. (CIS120DC) 5. Create and optimize bitmap graphic images for Web publication. (CIS120DF) 6. Demonstrate the skills needed to manipulate a digital photograph including, selecting and transforming specific areas, cropping images, and adjusting tonal elements such as brightness, contrast, and saturation. (CIS120DF) 7. Create a basic home page with HTML. (CIS133DA) 8. Identify common uses of the Internet/World Wide Web (WWW). (CIS133DA) 9. Utilize tweening strategies. (CIS220DC) 10. Develop ActionScripts. (CIS220DC) 11. Use Flash communication techniques. (CIS220DC) 12. Create movie clips. (CIS220DC) 13. Manage project content. (CIS220DC) 14. Demonstrate sophisticated image compilation and comprehensive use of masks. (CIS220DF) 15. Apply advanced type manipulation and typography. (CIS220DF) 16. Explain and use best practices for web site design and publishing (CIS233DA, CIS233DC) 17. Identify and use development tool appropriate for develop an e-Commerce site. (CIS235) 18. Summarize customer features related to storefronts. (CIS235)
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: September 29, 2015

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