Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 | ||
AVC177 | Digital Photographic Imaging I | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | |
ART111 or ART116 |
Drawing I or Life Drawing I | 3 | ||
ART113 or AVC114 |
Color or Digital Color | 3 | ||
AVC142 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 | ||
AVC183 | Digital Graphic Arts I | Critical course | 3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
AVC169 | 2D Media Design | 3 | ||
AVC178 | Digital Arts Studies | 3 | ||
AVC/MMT190 or CIS133DA |
Art of Web Site Design or Internet/Web Development Level I | 3 | ||
AVC248 or ART255 |
Design Self Promotion or Art Marketing | 3 | ||
AVC283 | Digital Graphic Arts II | 3 | ||
RE | Restricted Elective | Select from the list below. | 3 |
Restricted Electives
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
AVC175 | Electronic Publishing Design I | 3 | ||
AVC289 | Computer Illustration | 3 | ||
AVC103 | Typography in the Digital Age | 3 | ||
AVC150 | Multimedia Storytelling | 3 | ||
AVC192 | Advanced Web Presentation Design | 3 | ||
AVC200 | Animation and Interactivity | 3 | ||
AVC210 | Design Tools for Imagery, Production, and Publishing | 3 | ||
AVC/THO246 | Digital Fabrication | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 | ||
AVC177 | Digital Photographic Imaging I | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | |
ART111 or ART116 |
Drawing I or Life Drawing I | 3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
ART113 or AVC114 |
Color or Digital Color | 3 | ||
AVC178 | Digital Arts Studies | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
AVC169 | 2D Media Design | 3 | ||
AVC183 | Digital Graphic Arts I | Critical course | 3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
AVC142 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 | ||
AVC283 | Digital Graphic Arts II | 3 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
AVC/MMT190 or CIS133DA |
Art of Web Site Design or Internet/Web Development Level I | 3 | ||
AVC248 or ART255 |
Design Self Promotion or Art Marketing | 3 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
RE | Restricted Elective | Select from the list below. | 3 |
Restricted Electives
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
AVC175 | Electronic Publishing Design I | 3 | ||
AVC289 | Computer Illustration | 3 | ||
AVC103 | Typography in the Digital Age | 3 | ||
AVC150 | Multimedia Storytelling | 3 | ||
AVC192 | Advanced Web Presentation Design | 3 | ||
AVC200 | Animation and Interactivity | 3 | ||
AVC210 | Design Tools for Imagery, Production, and Publishing | 3 | ||
AVC/THO246 | Digital Fabrication | 3 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.