Degree Map: Digital Media AAS, Graphic Design Specialist Concentration

The Digital Media Associate in Applied Science degree consists of two elective areas areas of concentration - Graphic Design Specialist and Broadcast Production Specialist.  To guide you in making course selections that correspond to your career goals, this program map provides suggested course sequences for full-time students for the Graphic Design Specialist Concentration.  A separate program map is provided for the Broadcast Specialist Concentration.  You should see an academic advisor to create a customized program map that works for you.  To earn the Associate in Applied Science degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 (‘C’) as a minimum on all coursework required for the degree.

First Semester

Milestones

• Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
• To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
• Download MS Office from MyTCC.
• Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteer at a community service site.
• Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
• Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Second Semester

Milestones

• Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
• To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
• Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
• Visit Career Services by your 20th credit hour to explore career opportunities associated with this degree.

Third Semester

Milestone

• Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
• To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
• Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check.
• DGMD 2393 Graphic Design Captstone Students must have completed 75% of their curriculum requirements
  and obtained instructor permission to enroll.
• Visit Career Services to build your resume.

Fourth Semester

Milestone

• Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
• To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
• Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.

Graphic Design Electives