LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Computer Graphics, Web Design
Associate in Applied Arts Degree
Curriculum Code: 0914 (Effective Fall 2002 - Summer 2007)
A Web designer combines type, graphics, animation, sound, and programming to
create a complete experience for the Web visitor. The Web designer should have
a basic fluency in all aspects of site development and must learn to balance
content and quality concerns with those of e-commerce. The Web designer can write
code and create graphics, develop and organize content, build the structure of
the site, and assist with interface issues. Web design is a cooperative process,
and the designer may work with interface designers, marketing professionals,
engineers, and computer technicians. Not all courses in this program transfer to
all colleges. Students planning to transfer should see an academic advisor or
counselor before enrolling in any course.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or Course Offerings for course
prerequisite information. See the Assessment and Placement Testing section for
skills assessment and advising information.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a mathematics
competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency requirement,
students may need to complete specific course work in mathematics. See the
General Education Core Requirements section for information on how to fulfill
these requirements.
INFORMATION
Contact the Art, Design and Multimedia Program, Academic and Office Facility,
Room 314, telephone number (517) 483-1476.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 63 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ARTS 102 2-Dimensional Design 3
ARTS 131 Drawing I 3
ARTS 132 Figure Drawing 3
ARTS 162 Typography 3
ARTS 171 Computer Graphics/Photography 3
ARTS 173 Computer Graphics/Web Design 3
ARTS 216 Humorous Illustration I 3
ARTS 228 Advanced Digital Imaging 3
ARTS 229 Comp Graphics/Adv Web Design 4
ARTS 232 Comp Graphics/2-D Animation 4
ARTS 233 Comp Graphics/2-D Interactive 4
ARTS 236 Computer Graphics/Production 3
ARTS 269 The Portfolio (See Note 2) 2
ARTS 281 Art Internship 3
CISB 119 Intro Window Prog Visual BASIC 4
CISB 136 SQL: Structured Query Language 2
CISB 200 Info Sys Tech/Problem Solving 3
CISB 203 Developing Pages for the Web 3
CISB 204 Commercial Internet Site Mgmt 3
CISB 253 WWW Interactive Programming 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 9 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 9 Credits
(See the GENERAL EDUCATION section above)
Writing Core Area 3
Speech Communication Core Area 3
Science/Technology Core Area (See Note 3) 0
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3
Mathematics Competency (See the General Education Core
Requirement section on how to fulfill this mathematics
requirement. Course work may be needed.)
MINIMUM TOTAL 72
NOTES:
1. It is recommended that all students entering this curriculum have computer
experience in both Windows NT and Macintosh Operating Systems. This
experience may come from life or work experience, or other studies, as
well as CABS 100 Seminars - Introduction to the Macintosh and Introduction
to Windows NT. Students should make an appointment with a Program Advisor
in the Art, Design and Multimedia Program if they are not sure about their
computer skill level.
2. The Portfolio is considered to be the final course in this curriculum. All
courses must be completed or be taken concurrently with ARTS 269.
3. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
4. The LCC Computer Graphics Advisory Committee recommends that students in
this curriculum also take MKTG 140 - Introduction to Advertising or MKTG
210 - Marketing for the Internet.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have transferred
in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill) should contact
an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
ARTS 102 ARTS 132 ARTS 173 ARTS 229
ARTS 131 ARTS 162 ARTS 228 ARTS 233
CISB 136 ARTS 171 ARTS 232 CISB 204
CISB 200 ARTS 216 CISB 119 Lim.Ch.
Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. CISB 203
V
ARTS 236
ARTS 269
ARTS 281
CISB 253
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