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Information Technology at MCC
A.A.S. Graphic and Web Design Option Information Technology Homepage

This two-year degree prepares students for a career in computer graphics and/or web design. Students learn techniques to build a web site using proper design principles and to create and edit graphics using both film and digital formats.

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  • Demonstrate basic understanding of graphic editing software and graphic file formats;
  • Create simple and complex publications;
  • Demonstrate basic use of typography;
  • Apply basic design principles to publications;
  • Recognize and edit HTML code;
  • Design a web site using a HTML editor;
  • Implement web animation and motion graphics;
  • Publish and maintain a website;
  • Understand ethical responsibilities linked to graphic and web design.

The program course requirements are presented in sequence. Part-time students and others who cannot follow this sequence should check course descriptions in the Catalog to determine prerequisites and, in addition, should consult their academic advisor regarding the order in which they take classes.

First Year—Fall Semester Cr. Hrs. First Year—Spring Semester Cr. Hrs.
CAPP 120 Intro to Computers 3 AC 151 Photography I 3
AC 101 Drawing I 3 AC 105 Design I 3
BU 213 Marketing 3 IT 250 Internet & Web Page Development 3
BU 110 Business Math 3 WRIT 121 Intro to Technical Writing 3
CA 112 Public Speaking 3   or  
  Total: 15(16) WRIT 122 Intro to Business Writing (3)
        Elective 3
        Total: 15
           
           
           
Second Year—Fall Semester Cr. Hrs. Second Year—Spring Semester Cr. Hrs.
IT 225 Programming I 4 IT 226 Programming II 4
IT 213 Photoshop & Illustrator 3 IT 214 Desktop Publishing 3
IT 225 Web Animation & Motion Graphics 3 IT 258 Java Programming 3
  Electives 5 CA 102 Human Relations 2
  Total: 15   Elective 3
        Total: 15
Total Hours in Program—60 (61) Course Descriptions
 
Electives
CAPP 151 MS Office
IT 231 CompTIA A+ Hardware
IT 232 CompTIA A+ Software
CAPP 154 MS Word
CAPP 156 MS Excel
CAPP 158 MS Access
IT 151 Evolution of Gaming
IT 161 Fundamentals of Game Design
AC 153 Photography II
ACTG 201 Principles of Financial Accounting
BU 211 Advertising