New Media Arts
Associate in Science in New Media Arts with a Specialization in Interface Design
The Interface Design specialization prepares students for careers as Web designers, interactive CD-ROM and DVD designers. Interface Design course topics include interactive Web design, typography, graphic symbolism, motion graphic design, and information architecture. Additional courses include digital imaging, design history and portfolio development.
Curriculum
The objective of the NMA Program is to help students achieve an understanding of art and design as well as technological skills. Our curriculum is updated frequently to bring a contemporary approach to the learning process.
The requirements listed in the catalog at the time of entry into the program are the ones you must fulfill for graduation. You also have the option to meet the requirements listed in subsequent catalogs. However, if you choose this option, you cannot combine requirements from two or more catalogs. For example, if you entered the program in fall 2004, you can fulfill the requirements in either the fall 2004 catalog or the fall 2005 catalog. However, you cannot combine requirements from both.
If you leave the program for a semester or more, you must fulfill the requirements in effect at the time of or subsequent to your re-entry. For example, if you entered the program in fall 2004, took a hiatus in spring 2005, and returned in fall 2005, you must fulfill the requirements in the catalog for fall 2005 or later.
Courses
New Media Arts Requirements
Art 107, 112, 113, 114, 115
Specialization in Interface Design
Art 125 Introduction to Graphic Design
Art 127 Graphic Symbolism
Art 128 Interface Programming I
Art 129 Corporate Identity
Art 155 Information Architecture
Art 159 History of Communication Design
Art 202 Digital Imaging
Art 222 Digital Multimedia
Art 229 Interface Design I
Art 249 Interface Design II
Art 257 Motion Graphic Design
Art 258 Interface Programming II
Art 266 Typography
Art 293V New Media Arts Internship
Art 294 New Media Arts Practicum
Art 295 Design Portfolio
Sample Schedule
The following is a sample schedule listing a sequence of courses spread out over six semesters.
Specialization in Interface Design
Associates in Science, 78 Credits| Semester 1 – Prerequisites | (9 Credits) |
| ART 101 Introduction to Visual Arts | |
| ART 113 Introduction to Drawing | |
| ART 115 Introduction to Design | |
| Semester 2 – Prerequisites | (9 Credits) |
| ART 112 Introduction to Digital Arts | |
| ART 107 Introduction to Photography | |
| Select one • ENG 100 Composition I or • ENG 160 Business and Technical Writing or • ESL 100 Composition I |
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| Semester 1 – Fall | (15 Credits) |
| ART 125 Introduction to Graphic Design | |
| ART 127 Graphic Symbolism | |
| ART 159 History of Communication Design | |
| ART 266 Typography | |
| Select one • ANTH 200 Cultural Anthropology or • PSY 100 Survey of Psychology |
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| Semester 2 – Spring | (15 Credits) |
| ART 229 Interface Design I | |
| ART 128 Interface Programming I | |
| ART 155 Information Architecture | |
| ART 202 Digital Imaging | |
| KCC AS/NS A.S. Natural Sciences Elective (100 level or higher) | |
| Semester 3 – Fall | (15 Credits) |
| ART 258 Interface Programming II | |
| ART 257 Motion Graphic Design | |
| ART 249 Interface Design II | |
| Select one • ART 294 NMA Practicum or • ART 293V NMA Internship |
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| Select one • MATH 100 Survey of Mathematics (or higher) or • PHIL 110 Introduction to Logic |
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| Semester 4 – Spring | (15 Credits) |
| ART 129 Corporate Identity | |
| ART 222 Digital Multimedia | |
| Select one • ART 294 NMA Practicum or • ART 293V NMA Internship or |
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| MKT 185 E-Commerce Marketing | |
| ART 295 Design Portfolio | |
Note: ART 293V Internship and/or ART 294 Practicum for a total of six credits.
