Program of Study
Terra’s Design for Print major emphasizes design and photography. Many of Terra’s students are graduates of graphics and commercial art programs in Career Centers, but most have had little previous training in the field.
Graphics professionals must be technically trained, creative individuals. Students develop the ability to solve communication problems with a technical/creative approach. Traditional and computerized applications to various media are studied in theory and practice.
Internships and Co-ops in industry have come to be expected by employers. In a society that is constantly in search of access to information and obsessed with change, it stands to reason that printing and design are everywhere. Opportunities are vast; almost 100,000 plants generate $100 billion in business every year.
The faculty has identified the following Learning Outcomes for all graduates:
- Demonstrate the ability to use various computer applications for the purposes of page layout, image-editing, and graphic design.
- Solve communications problems with a technical/creative approach.
- Design effectively with type.
- Present themselves and their ideas in an organized and professional manner.
- Demonstrate the ability to manage a design problem from conceptualization to a finished layout.
- Demonstrate the ability to use digital and video photographic equipment.
POTENTIAL OCCUPATIONS:
- Printing Press Operator
- Pressman
- Offset Press Operator
- Screen Printer
- Print Production Supervisor
- Customer Service Representative
- Printing Salesperson
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
Technical Concentration
| Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hour |
| DMT 1010 |
Introduction to Multimedia |
3 |
| DMT 1030 |
Visual Communication |
3 |
| DMT 1040 |
Digital Photography |
3 |
| DMT 1310 |
Design |
3 |
| DMT 2010 |
Introduction to Digital Video Production |
3 |
| DMT 2600 |
Multimedia Project (Capstone) |
3 |
| PET 1100 |
Color Lab I OR DMT Elective* |
4 |
†DMT or ART Elective 3
†DMT or ART Elective 3
Total Technical Credit Hours: 28
GENERAL EDUCATION AND RELATED COURSES
| Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| GEN 1000 |
First-Year Seminar |
1 |
| CIT 1090 |
Computer Fundamentals |
3 |
| Choose One: ENG 1050/ENG 1020 |
College Composition I |
3/5 |
| ENG 1350 |
Creative Writing |
3 |
| HUM 1050 |
Introduction to Film |
3 |
| MGT 1250 |
Leadership Development |
3 |
| MRT 1010 |
Marketing |
3 |
| MRT 1140 |
Advertising |
3 |
| MRT 1300 |
Public Relations |
4 |
| MTH 1310 |
Intermediate Algebra |
4 |
| SPE 2010 |
Effective Speaking |
3 |
*Social Science Elective 3
Total General Education and Related Credit Hours: 36/38
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 64/66
* Students should meet with their academic advisor to select appropriate DMT or ART electives.
† See your advisor for appropriate course selection.
All students graduating from Terra State Community College with an Associate degree of any kind will be functionally proficient in common computer operations and applications. Please see your academic advisor or academic division office for further details.
To determine when courses are scheduled, see the program curriculum sheet which is available from the Enrollment Services office in Building A/Room 100, from the Business, Engineering Technologies and Workforce Development Division, Building E, Room 107.