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The CCSN Computer Graphics Program offers degrees and certificates in Graphic Technology in four major areas of emphasis:

Coursework Paths to a Certificate or Degree in Multimedia
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Multimedia Emphasis 1999-2001  Effective 1/99
Associate of Applied Science Degree (two-year program)
Degree Sheet (PDF:18 KB / 1 page)

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Communications  See AAS degree requirements
3 credits
English See AAS degree requirements
3 credits
Human Relations  See AAS degree requirements
3 credits
Mathematics  See AAS degree requirements
3 credits
Science  See AAS degree requirements
6 credits
Social Sciences/Humanities See AAS degree requirements
3 credits
US & Nevada Constitution  See AAS degree requirements
4 credits
 
 TOTAL G.E. REQUIREMENTS
 
25 credits

MAJOR OCCUPATIONAL AREA REQUIREMENTS
GRC 108  Introduction to Computer Graphics
2 credits
GRC 119  Fundamentals of Computer Graphics for Multimedia
2 credits
GRC 128 Electronic Design
3 credits
GRC 175 Web Publishing I
3 credits
GRC 183  Electronic Imaging I
3 credits
GRC 190 Desktop Multimedia I
3 credits
GRC 195 Computer Animation I
 3 credits
GRC 275B Desktop Multimedia II
3 credits
TOTAL MAJOR AREA REQUIREMENTS
 22 credits

MAJOR AREA ELECTIVES (at least 15 credits from the following)
GRC 120B Color Scanning
1 credit
GRC 129 Creative Typography
3 credits
GRC 156 Computer Illustration I
3 credits
GRC 165 Electronic Painting
3 credits
GRC 173B Digital Photo Retouching
1 credit
GRC 228B 3D Electronic Design
3 credits
GRC 283B Electronic Imaging II
3 credits
GRC 285B Computer Animation II
3 credits
GRC 290 Internship in Graphic Communications
1-3 credits
GRC 292B Electronic Interactive Portfolio
3 credits
PHO 214 Videography & Film I
3 credits
PHO 216 Videography & Film II
3 credits
TOTAL MAJOR AREA ELECTIVES
12 credits

ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES (3 credits from the following)
ANIM 237 Fundamentals of 3D Computer Animation
4 credits
ANIM 242B Intro to 3D Solid Modeling
4 credits
ART 230 Digital Imaging
3 credits
CIT 103 Introduction to Windows 
1 credit
CIT 114B Internet
1 credit
ET 108B Telecommunications & Information Age
3 credits
ET 109B PC Troubleshooting & Repair
 3 credits
GA 162B Color for Graphic Design
3 credits
GRC 225B Mac Troubleshooting & OS Management
3 credits
TOTAL ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES
3 credits
TOTAL ELECTIVE CREDITS
15 credits
TOTAL MAJOR CREDITS
37 credits
TOTAL CREDITS for AAS DEGREE
62 credits


Multimedia Emphasis 1999-2001  Effective 1/99
Certificate of Achievement(one-year program)
Certificate (PDF:18 KB / 1 page)

REQUIRED
Communications See Certificate requirements
3 credits
GRC 108 Introduction to Computer Graphics
2 credits
GRC 119  Fundamentals of Computer Graphics for Multimedia
2 credits
GRC 128 Electronic Design
3 credits
GRC 175 Web Publishing I
3 credits
GRC 183  Electronic Imaging I
3 credits
GRC 190 Desktop Multimedia I
3 credits
GRC 195 Computer Animation I
 3 credits
GRC 275B Desktop Multimedia II
3 credits
TOTAL MAJOR AREA REQUIREMENTS
 25 credits
NOTE:  Human Relations requirements fulfilled as units in GRC 108, 119, and 175.
            Computation requirements fulfilled as  units in GRC 108, 119, and 190.

MAJOR AREA ELECTIVES (at least 6 credits from the following)
ANIM 237B Fundamentals of 3D Computer Animation
4 credits
ANIM 242B Intro to 3D Solid Modeling
4 credits
GA 162B Color for Graphic Design
3 credits
GRC 120B Color Scanning
1 credit
GRC 129 Creative Typography
3 credits
GRC 156 Computer Illustration I
3 credits
GRC 165 Electronic Painting
3 credits
GRC 173B Digital Photo Retouching
1 credit
GRC 228B 3D Electronic Design
3 credits
GRC 283B Electronic Imaging II
3 credits
GRC 285B Computer Animation II
3 credits
GRC 290 Internship in Graphic Communications
1-3 credits
GRC 292B Electronic Interactive Portfolio
3 credits
PHO 214 Videography & Film I
3 credits
PHO 216 Videography & Film II
3 credits
TOTAL MAJOR AREA ELECTIVES
6 credits

ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES (3 credits from the following)
CIT 103 Introduction to Windows 
1 credit
CIT 114B Internet
1 credit
ET 108B Telecommunications & Information Age
3 credits
ET 109B PC Troubleshooting & Repair
 3 credits
GRC 225B Mac Troubleshooting & OS Management
3 credits
TOTAL ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES
3 credits
TOTAL ELECTIVE CREDITS
9 credits
TOTAL CREDITS for CERTIFICATE
34 credits