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Multimedia Technology Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree (Graphics Technology Emphasis)

Transfer Options

  • Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
    • BAS Organizational Supervision
  • Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
    • Bachelor of Technology Applied Technical Leadership

Program Description

Southern Arkansas University Tech's Graphic Design program teaches students the skills needed to create graphics, and illustrations, take and edit photographs, and how to layout publications. The program uses the Adobe Creative Suite software products and students learn the skills needed to work as a freelance designer or go to work for an advertising agency. During the program, students work with actual clients and learn the basics of client relations. This is a great career field for people who are creative or who are looking to expand their artistic abilities while making a career.

General Information

  • Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this degree.

General Requirements

  • This degree requires successful completion of 60 credit hours.
  • All degree-seeking students are required to take Student Success.
  • A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
  • Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.

Residency Requirement

The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements.  Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.

ACTS Course Numbers

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.

Degree Plan

Semester I (16 hours)

ENGL 1113Composition I

3
MATH 1063Mathematical Reasoning

3
MIS 1003Introduction to Computers

3
MM 1213Graphic Design I

3
MM 2513Digital Photography

3
GSTD 1021Student Success I

1

Semester II (16 hours)

MM 1113Digital Illustration

3
MM 1133Digital Image Making

3
MM 1233Graphic Design II

3
MM 2053Typography

3
GSTD 1031Student Success II

1

Semester III (13 hours)

ART 2013Art Appreciation

3
MM 1223Drawing

3
MM 1303Video Production I

3
MM 2443Publication Design

3
GSTD 1041Student Success III

1

Semester IV (15 hours)

CE 2403Internship I

3
CO 2213Technical Writing

3
MM 2403Marketing & Advertising

3
MM 2623Web Design

3

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

CJ 1003Introduction to Criminal Justice

3
ECON 2003Principles of Macroeconomics

3
ECON 2103Principles of Microeconomics

3
GEOG 2003Introduction to Geography

3
HIST 1003World History I

3
HIST 1013World History II

3
HIST 2013U.S. History I

3
HIST 2023U.S. History II

3
HIST 2083History of Arkansas

3
PSCI 2003American Government National

3
PSYC 2003General Psychology

3
PSYC 2033Abnormal Psychology

3
PSYC 2103Developmental Psychology

3
SOC 2003Introduction to Sociology

3
SOC 2013Social Problems

3

Total Credit Hours: 60