2023-2024 College Catalog

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-101Introduction to Graphic Arts Technology

4

GAT-110Introduction to Photoshop

2

GAT-115Introduction to Illustrator

2

GAT-178Fundamentals of Desktop Publishing

3

GAT-190Image Generation and Output

2

GAT-215Advanced Illustrator

2

GAT-220Advanced Photoshop for the Graphic Arts Industry

3

GAT-241Intermediate Desktop Publishing

4

GAT-242Advanced Desktop Publishing

3

GAT-255Color System Management

3

Total Credit Hours:28

General Education

ENG-101Composition I

3

- 

MTH-115General Education Mathematics

3

-Or

MTH-120College Algebra

3

- 

ENG-103Composition II

3

-Or

SPH-131Fundamentals of Communication

3

- 

BIO-106Environmental Biology

3

-And

BIO-107Environmental Biology Laboratory

1

- 

PSY-170General Psychology

3

-Or

SOC-190Introduction to Sociology

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Cross Media Production Emphasis #8250

COM-156Audio Production I

3

COM-157Video Production I

3

WEB-101Programming Related to the Internet

4

WEB-102Advanced Programming Related to the Internet

4

WEB-225Digital Photography

3

BUS-101Introduction to Business

3

MKT-260Principles 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.