Dec 04, 2024

2019-2020 College Catalog

2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Digital Media, A.S.

Associate in Science
HEGIS #5012
Chairperson: Scott M. Hathaway
Brahan Hall, Room 124, (518) 629-7347

The Digital Media A.S. program is designed for students interested in developing and enhancing professional expertise in the field of digital art. Its goal is to fortify students with the skills used in the digital creation of web-based content, animation, digital design for print media and digital video production. Core classes offer a strong foundation in the history, theory, and studio practice of digital media, as well as, in the use of basic software.

Students in the Digital Media A.S. program will receive a sequence of study that will offer them artistic and technical skills vital to the contemporary media design workplace. Students will be trained to use industry-standard equipment and software and will assemble a print and digital portfolio for job interviews or transfer for further study that will demonstrate skills in design, digital imaging, animation, video editing, layout, web-based and interactive media.

The coursework is intended to provide suitable preparation for entry level employment in computer design and publishing. It would also be suitable for those individuals already employed in the field, to upgrade and expand their skills. Career opportunities exist for graphic designers in advertising agencies, design firms, newspapers, magazines, television stations, web and multimedia production companies, retail stores, printers, government agencies and corporate in-house art departments.

Program Entrance Requirements

Courses	Entry Term	Special Notes	H.S. Average
Algebra and geometry or 2 units of equivalent academic math, and 1 unit of any lab science (70 or above in each course)	Fall and Spring	Strongly recommend algebra II, biology, chemistry and physics. High School art courses recommended.	70 or above

Total Credits Required: 61

Major Requirements*

*or specific course equivalents as approved by the department chairperson.
**Required of first time, full time students

FORM 102 College Forum Credits: (1) **
ARTS 110 Drawing I Credits: 3
ARTS 115 Two- Dimensional Design Credits: 3
ARTS 129 Photography I Credits: 3
DART 100 Digital Imaging I Credits: 3
DART 110 Introduction to Graphic Design Credits: 3
DART 115 Video Art Credits: 3
DART 120 Web Art and Design Credits: 3
DART 205 Animation Credits: 3
DART 220 Interactive Media Credits: 3
DART 230 Professional Portfolio Practice Credits: 1
ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
ENGL 102 English Composition II Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 104 English Composition II: Writing About Literature Credits: 3
HIST 100 Western Civilization and The World I Credits: 3
OR
HIST 101 Western Civilization and The World II Credits: 3
(1) Lab Science Elective Credits: 3
(2) Social Science Electives Credits: 6
(3) Restricted Liberal Arts Elective Credits: 3
(4) Digital Media Elective Credits: 3
(5) Literature Elective Credits: 3
(6) Mathematics Elective Credits: 3
(7) Restricted Elective Credits: 3

(1) Lab Science Elective Credits: 3

Course must be a lab science and designated as both a “SUNY General Education Natural Science” and as a “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Science” course.

(2) Social Science Electives Credits: 6

The following courses are designated as both “SUNY General Education Social Science” and as a “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Social Sciences” courses and will satisfy this elective:

ANTH 100 Anthropology Credits: 3
CRJS 250 Criminology Credits: 3
ECON 100 Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
HONR 190 Honors Seminar I Credits: 3
HUSV 105 Human Development and The Family Credits: 3
HUSV 210 Human Sexuality Credits: 3
HUSV 215 Psychology and History of Poverty Credits: 3
POLS 100 Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3
POLS 101 Introduction to International Politics Credits: 3
POLS 105 American National Government Credits: 3
POLS 110 State and Local Government Credits: 3
POLS 222 Global Seminar Credits: 3
PSYC 100 General Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 200 Child Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 205 Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 208 Adolescent Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 210 Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 215 Psychology of Personal Adjustment Credits: 3
PSYC 220 Psychology of Women Credits: 3
PSYC 225 Sport Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 235 Positive Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 250 Educational Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 275 Statistics for The Behavioral Sciences Credits: 3
PSYC 280 Experimental Psychology Credits: 3
SOCL 100 Sociology Credits: 3
SOCL 110 Social Problems Credits: 3
SOCL 115 African-American Experience Credits: 3
SOCL 120 Cultural Diversity in American Society Credits: 3
SOCL 255 Honors Technology and Society Credits: 3
SOCL 260 Honors American Architecture in Its Social Context Credits: 3

(3) Restricted Liberal Arts Elective Credits: 3

With advisement, students choose one course from the following list:

ARTS 100 Survey of Art History I Credits: 3
ARTS 101 Survey of Art History II Credits: 3
ARTS 104 History of Fashion Credits: 3
ARTS 202 Modern Art History Credits: 3
ARTS 273 Documentary Film: History and Theory Credits: 3

(4) Digital Media Elective Credits: 3

With advisement, students choose any DART course not already required in program.

(5) Literature Elective Credits: 3

ENGL 151 Creative Writing: Short Fiction Credits: 3
ENGL 152 Creative Writing: Poetry and Song Credits: 3
ENGL 153 Creative Writing: Stage and Screen Credits: 3
ENGL 154 Creative Writing: Non-Fiction Credits: 3
ENGL 200 English Literature I Credits: 3
ENGL 202 English Literature II Credits: 3
ENGL 203 Shakespeare Credits: 3
ENGL 204 American Literature I Credits: 3
ENGL 206 American Literature II Credits: 3
ENGL 210 The Short Story Credits: 3
ENGL 212 Poetry Credits: 3
ENGL 216 Contemporary Novel Credits: 3
ENGL 220 Literature into Film Credits: 3
ENGL 222 Gender and Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 224 Graphic Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 230 Multicultural Perspectives in Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 232 African American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 234 Native American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 235 Latino Literature and Culture Credits: 3
ENGL 236 Women in Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 240 Honors Literature Credits: 3

(6) Mathematics Elective Credits: 3

MATH 130 or higher. Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Mathematics” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics” course.

(7) Restricted Elective Credits: 3

Courses must be designated as both “SUNY General Education” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences” courses. In addition, one of the following SUNY General Education categories must be satisfied: FL, AH or OC.

Total Credits Required: 61

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Study

First Term

FORM 102 College Forum Credits: (1)
ARTS 110 Drawing I Credits: 3
ARTS 129 Photography I Credits: 3
DART 100 Digital Imaging I Credits: 3
ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
Mathematics Elective Credits: 3

Term Total: 15

Second Term

ARTS 115 Two- Dimensional Design Credits: 3
DART 110 Introduction to Graphic Design Credits: 3
ENGL 102 English Composition II Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 104 English Composition II: Writing About Literature Credits: 3
HIST 100 Western Civilization and The World I Credits: 3
OR
HIST 101 Western Civilization and The World II Credits: 3
Lab Science Elective Credits: 3

Term Total: 15

Third Term

DART 115 Video Art Credits: 3
DART 120 Web Art and Design Credits: 3
DART 205 Animation Credits: 3
Social Science Elective Credits: 3
Restricted Elective Credits: 3

Term Total: 15

Fourth Term

DART 220 Interactive Media Credits: 3
DART 230 Professional Portfolio Practice Credits: 1
Digital Media Elective Credits: 3
Literature Elective Credits: 3
Restricted Liberal Arts Elective Credits: 3
Social Science Elective Credits: 3

Digital Media, A.S.

Program Entrance Requirements

Total Credits Required: 61

Major Requirements*

(1) Lab Science Elective Credits: 3

(2) Social Science Electives Credits: 6

(3) Restricted Liberal Arts Elective Credits: 3

(4) Digital Media Elective Credits: 3

(5) Literature Elective Credits: 3

(6) Mathematics Elective Credits: 3

(7) Restricted Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits Required: 61

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Study

First Term

Term Total: 15

Second Term

Term Total: 15

Third Term

Term Total: 15

Fourth Term

Term Total: 16