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Design and Digital Media A.S. Degree

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2023-24
Total Units:
60-61

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
ME
*Major Elective (List A)
3
ME
*Major Elective (List A)
3
GE
INDIS 313 **
Freshman Seminar
3
IIIB
GE
ENGWR 300 *** / 488 H / ESLW 340
College Composition
3-4
IIA
GE
Humanities
3
I

*See Lists in Semester 4.


**INDIS 313 - Freshman Seminar is specifically designed for First Time in College students. If you\'re not a First Time in College student, please select a GE course from SCC General Education Area IIIb, such as HCD 310-College Success.


***If you don\'t place directly in ENGWR 300 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGWR 300 combo course.

Semester 2

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
ME
*Major Elective (List A)
3
ME
*Major Elective (List A)
3
ME
*Major Elective (List A)
3
GE
MATH 300 **
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
IIB
GE
Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
VB

*See List in Semester 4.


**If you don\'t place directly in MATH 300 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take MATHS 95/MATH 300 combo course.

Second Year

Semester 3

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
ME
*Major Elective (List A)
3
ME
*Major Elective (List A)
3
GE
American Institutions
3
VA
Elec
Natural Sciences
3
IV
GE
Physical Education
1
IIIA
Elec
** Elective
3

*See List in Semester 4.


**Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Semester 4

14 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
ME
*Major Elective (List A)
3
ME
*Major Elective (List A)
3
ME
*Major Elective (List A)
3
GE
Ethnic/Multicultural Studies
3
VI
Elec
**Elective
2

*See List in below.


**Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.


List A: A minimum of 30 units from the following:

ANIM 301 Animation I

ANIM 302+ Animation II

ANIM 303+ Animation III

ANIM 307 Motion Graphics

ANIM 495 Independent Studies in Animation

DDSN 301 Graphic Design I

DDSN 302+ Graphic Design II

DDSN 303+ Typography

DDSN 305 History of Graphic Design

DDSN 306 Human-Centered Design

DDSN 311 Digital Layout I

DDSN 312+ Digital Layout II

DDSN 321+ Print & Media Publication Design I

DDSN 322+ Print & Media Publication Design II

DDSN 323+ Print & Media Publication Design III

DDSN 331 Digital Imaging I

DDSN 332+ Digital Imaging II

DDSN 333+ Digital Imaging III

DDSN 335+ Digital Imaging - Special Techniques

DDSN 341 Digital Illustration for Graphic Design I

DDSN 342+ Digital Illustration for Graphic Design II

DDSN 360 User Interface Design

DDSN 361+ Web Design I

DDSN 362+ Web Design II

DDSN 370 Visual Content for Social Media

DDSN 390+ Professional Practice & Portfolio

DDSN 391+ Design Studio I

DDSN 392+ Design Studio II

DDSN 393+ Design Studio III

DDSN 495 Independent Studies in Digital Design

GAME 301 Video Game Design

GAME 303+ Video Game Level Design

GAME 495 Independent Studies in Game Design

MODL 301 3D Modeling I

MODL 302+ 3D Modeling II

MODL 495 Independent Studies in 3D Modeling


+Prerequisite for ANIM 302: Completion of ANIM 301 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for ANIM 303: Completion of ANIM 302 or MODL 301 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 302: Completion of DDSN 301 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 303: Completion of DDSN 311 or 341 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 312: Completion of DDSN 311 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 321: Completion of DDSN 311 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 322: Completion of DDSN 321 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 323: Completion of DDSN 322 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 332: Completion of DDSN 331 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 333: Completion of DDSN 331 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 335: Completion of DDSN 331 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 342: Completion of DDSN 341 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 361: Completion of DDSN 360 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 362: Completion of DDSN 361 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 390: Produce at least five finished works to use in the creation of a portfolio

+Prerequisite for DDSN 391: Completion of one course from the following with a grade of "C" or better: ANIM 301, DDSN 311, 331, 341, 360, 361 or MODL 301

+Prerequisite for DDSN 392: Completion of DDSN 391 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DDSN 393: Completion of DDSN 392 with a grade of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for GAME 303: Completion of GAME 301 with a grade of "C" or better; MODL 302 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent

+Prerequisite for MODL 302: Completion of MODL 301 with a grade of "C" or better

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  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate.  The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

AA/AS Requirements

Associate Degrees require the following:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average). A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Sacramento City College.
  2. Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College. 
  3. Completion of Sacramento City College\'s general education requirements – Area I; Area II(a) and II(b); Area III(a) and III(b), or Area III(c); Area IV; Area V; and Area VI – with an overall 2.0 GPA.
  4. Completion of all three competency requirements (reading, writing, and mathematics).

Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their Counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.

Exception: Students who possess a bachelor\'s (BA/BS) or higher degree from a college or university accredited through a regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are deemed to have satisfied both the general education and graduation competency requirements for an AA/AS degree. Degrees from accredited institutions outside of the US will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Placement Information

Support courses required for English and Math per placement.  Check your e-Services account under “Academic Records”  to determine your placements.

Published March 06, 2024

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