For more information, visit the Dallas College Digital Art and Design webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Digital Art and Design associate degree. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Digital Art and Design. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
The Digital Art and Design Program at Dallas College is designed for students to develop their work engaging in conversations regarding how art and digital art shape modern society. Students in this program build technical and formal skills with which to expand the possibilities of design and art in career paths appropriate to their own interests and abilities. This degree is dedicated to educating designers through real world hands-on technology and conceptual skills, imagination, and theory. It encourages artists to incorporate these skills, a broad landscape of visual language, and experience into various fields. The Digital Art and Design Associate of Applied Science Degree is awarded for successful completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours that include a common core of academic courses and a selection of technical courses based on three areas of specialization, Visual Design (Track A), Digital Interface Design (Track B) and Animation (Track C). The degree is designed to be completed in two years. Courses that complete the degree are noted below.
Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ARTS 1311 – Design I
ARTC 1305 – Basic Graphic Design
ARTC 1302 – Digital Imaging I
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course.
ENGL 1301 – Composition I
This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or better.SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 2
ARTC 1353 – Computer Illustration
IMED 1316 – Web Design I
COURSE 1 – Choose course from Specialty Track A, B or C*
COURSE 2 – Choose course from Specialty Track A, B or C*
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE** This is a Core course.
* Choose courses from one of the following corresponding Specialty Track Courses A, B or C and pursue only one Track for this AAS:
Track A – Visual Design: 1-ARTS 2356 OR ARTC 1309, 2-ARTC 1317, 3-ARTC 1313, 4-ARTC 2305, 5-ARTC 2313, 6-ARTV 1351 OR ARTC 2347, 7-ARTS 1316
Track B – Digital Interface Design: 1-IMED 1341, 2-IMED 1345 OR ARTV 1351, 3-ARTC 1359, 4-IMED 2315, 5-IMED 2351 OR ITSE 1311, 6-IMED 2313, 7-ARTC 1392
Track C – Animation: 1-ARTV 1345, 2-ARTV 1303, 3-ARTS 1316, 4-ARTV 2301, 5-ARTV 2345, 6-ARTV 1341, 7-ARTV 1351
** There are several options to fulfill this requirement. ARTS 1301, ARTS 1303 or ARTS 1304 is recommended. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 3
ARTC 2317 – Typographic Design
COURSE 3 – Choose course from Specialty Track A, B or C*
COURSE 4 – Choose course from Specialty Track A, B or C*
CHOOSE ONE:
- MATH 1332 – Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or better. OR
- MATH 1314 – College Algebra This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or better.
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE** This is a Core course.* Choose courses from one of the following corresponding Specialty Track Courses A, B or C and pursue only one Track for this AAS:
Track A – Visual Design: 1-ARTS 2356 OR ARTC 1309, 2-ARTC 1317, 3-ARTC 1313, 4-ARTC 2305, 5-ARTC 2313, 6-ARTV 1351 OR ARTC 2347, 7-ARTS 1316
Track B – Digital Interface Design: 1-IMED 1341, 2-IMED 1345 OR ARTV 1351, 3-ARTC 1359, 4-IMED 2315, 5-IMED 2351 OR ITSE 1311, 6-IMED 2313, 7-ARTC 1392
Track C – Animation: 1-ARTV 1345, 2-ARTV 1303, 3-ARTS 1316, 4-ARTV 2301, 5-ARTV 2345, 6-ARTV 1341, 7-ARTV 1351
**There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative Education course, if needed.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 4
COURSE 5 – Choose course from Specialty Track A, B or C*
COURSE 6 – Choose course from Specialty Track A, B or C*
COURSE 7 – Choose course from Specialty Track A, B or C*
CHOOSE ONE:
Designated Capstone – Choose course from Specialty Track A, B or C**
* Choose courses from one of the following corresponding Specialty Track Courses A, B or C and pursue only one Track for this AAS:
Track A – Visual Design: 1-ARTS 2356
OR ARTC 1309, 2-ARTC 1317, 3-ARTC 1313, 4-ARTC 2305, 5-ARTC 2313, 6-ARTV 1351
OR ARTC 2347, 7-ARTS 1316
Track B – Digital Interface Design: 1-IMED 1341, 2-IMED 1345
OR ARTV 1351, 3-ARTC 1359, 4-IMED 2315, 5-IMED 2351
OR ITSE 1311, 6-IMED 2313, 7-ARTC 1392
Track C – Animation: 1-ARTV 1345, 2-ARTV 1303, 3-ARTS 1316, 4-ARTV 2301, 5-ARTV 2345, 6-ARTV 1341, 7-ARTV 1351
** Choose Designated Capstone course in the equivalent specialty area as the Specialty Track Courses A, B or C chosen above:
Track A – Visual Design: ARTC 2335 OR ARTC 2380
Track B – Digital Interface Design: IMED 2311 OR IMED 2388
Track C – Animation: ARTV 2335 OR ARTC 2380
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Digital Art and Design A.A.S.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 15
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS