Associate in Applied Science - Cross Media Production #8250
Program Website: RockValleyCollege.edu/GAT
Program Overview
The current trend in printing and publishing companies across the nation is to integrate the use of the one-dimensional medium of print with other multi-dimensional forms of communication. The Cross Media Production course of study involves not only developing graphics and publishing pieces, but also web and television design.
Work and Employment
The Cross Media Production Program of study prepares students for entry- level jobs creating print, marketing, web, and special effects images for printing, marketing and film companies. Students should also consult with an Academic Advisor, the Dean, or Academic Chair of the GAT program.
Requirements
Cross Media Production Core Requirements
| GAT-101 | Introduction to Graphic Arts Technology | 4 |
| GAT-110 | Introduction to Photoshop | 2 |
| GAT-115 | Introduction to Illustrator | 2 |
| GAT-178 | Fundamentals of Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| GAT-190 | Image Generation and Output | 2 |
| GAT-215 | Advanced Illustrator | 2 |
| GAT-220 | Advanced Photoshop for the Graphic Arts Industry | 3 |
| GAT-241 | Intermediate Desktop Publishing | 4 |
| GAT-242 | Advanced Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| GAT-255 | Color System Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28 |
General Education
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| - | | |
| MTH-115 | General Education Mathematics | 3 |
| - | Or | |
| MTH-120 | College Algebra | 3 |
| - | | |
| ENG-103 | Composition II | 3 |
| - | Or | |
| SPH-131 | Fundamentals of Communication | 3 |
| - | | |
| BIO-106 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| - | And | |
| BIO-107 | Environmental Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| - | | |
| PSY-170 | General Psychology | 3 |
| - | Or | |
| SOC-190 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Cross Media Production Emphasis #8250
| COM-156 | Audio Production I | 3 |
| COM-157 | Video Production I | 3 |
| WEB-101 | Programming Related to the Internet | 4 |
| WEB-102 | Advanced Programming Related to the Internet | 4 |
| WEB-225 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| BUS-101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| MKT-260 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 23 |
Total Credit Hours: 67
A prerequisite or corequisite may be required for some courses.
Refer to the course descriptions section in this catalog for more information.