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Front Range Community College Catalog 2013-2014
Welcome to Front Range Community College
Student Center / Campus Center Bond Fee**
Student, Parking and Facility Fees**
General Requirements for Degrees and Certificates
Transferring Credit to Four-Year Schools
FRCC Guaranteed Completion of A.A. / A.S. in Two Years
Statewide Transfer Policy and Student Bill of Rights
Colorado Guaranteed Transfer Program for General Education
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree Worksheet
Advising Sheet: Associate of Science Degree Worksheet
Associate Degrees with Designations
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Anthropology for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Business for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Criminal Justice for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Agreement in Early Childhood Education for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Economics for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Agreement in Elementary Education for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in French for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in History for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Political Science for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Psychology for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Sociology for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Spanish for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Science Degree, Designation in Mathematics for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Science Degree, Designation in Psychology for Transfer
Associate of General Studies Degree
Advising Sheet: Associate of General Studies Degree Worksheet
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Approved General Education Electives List for Associate of Applied Science Degree
Accounting - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Accounting - Enrolled Agent Certificate
Animal Laboratory Technology - Associate of Applied Science
Basic Laboratory Animal Care - Certificate
Laboratory Animal Care and Management - Certificate
Applied Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Architectural Engineering and Construction Technology
Architectural Engineering and Construction Technology - Certificates
Automotive Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Automotive Technology - Certificates
Business - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Associate of Arts Degree with Business Designation
Clean Energy Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Clean Energy Technology Certificate
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design - Certificates
Computer Information Systems - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Computer Information Systems - Certificates
Dental Assisting - Certificate
Early Childhood Education - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Early Childhood Education - Certificates
Early Childhood Education for Transfer - Associate of Arts Degree
Elementary Education for Transfer - Associate of Arts Degree
Emergency Medical Services - Certificates
Engineering for Transfer - Associate of Science Degree
Associate of Science for Transfer in Engineering
Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Natural Resources For Transfer
Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources - Certificates
Geographic Information Systems - Certificates
Health Information Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - Certificates
Holistic Health - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Holistic Health - Certificates
Horticulture and Landscape Technologies - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Horticulture and Landscape Technologies - Certificates
Hospitality and Culinary Arts Management - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Hospitality and Culinary Arts Management - Certificates
Interior Design - Associate of Applied Science in Interior Design
Interior Design - Certificates
Interpreter Preparation - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Medical Office Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Medical Office Technology - Certificates
Multimedia Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Multimedia Technology - Certificates
Nursing - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Nursing Advanced Placement-Bridge Program (LPN to ADN)
Paralegal Studies - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Paralegal Studies - Certificate
Pharmacy Technician - Certificate
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) - Certificates
Veterinary Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Veterinary Technology - Veterinary Technician Assistant Certificate
State Guaranteed General Education Transfer Courses
Additional Specialized Courses
AAA - Advancement of Academic Achievement
AEC - Architectural Engineering and Construction Technology
AUT - Auto Motorsports Technology
CIS - Computer Information Systems
ECE - Early Childhood Education
EGT - Engineering Graphics Technology
EMS - Emergency Medical Services
ESL - English as a Second Language
GIS - Geographic Information Systems
HHP - Holistic Health Professional
HIT - Health Information Technology
HLT - Horticulture and Landscape Technologies
HOS - Hospitality/Culinary Arts Management
HPE - Human Performance & Exercise
HVA - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
HWE - Health Wellness Education
MGD - Multimedia Graphic Design
MOT - Medical Office Technology
MTE - Manufacturing Technology
OSH - Occupational Safety Technician
SVT - Sport Vehicle Technology
State Board for Colorado Community Colleges & Occupational Education
Academic Catalog
Print and Presentation
Code: F_AAS_MMT1,MMP Campus: Boulder County and Westminster
This area of concentration prepares students for entry-level positions in print as digital artists, graphic artists, and graphic designers. Students develop a high level of technical proficiency through the use of multiple software programs for creating, composing, and displaying designs for print and other media presentation.
Core courses focus on assisting students in learning industry standard software in illustration, photo manipulation, 3D modeling, and pre-press skills needed for print. Program electives allow students to focus on specific design and software skills.
Students work independently, as well as in collaborative groups in the design and implementation of mixed media presentations and applications.
This degree requires the extensive use of a computer for prolonged periods of time during class and lab, analytical and creative abilities, and basic computer skills to begin the program.
Assessment testing is required for all students. Students who are reading at the college level and place into ENG 090 (or above), MAT 090 (or above), and REA 090 (or above) may begin this program of study. A grade of "C" or above must be earned for each course required for the degree.
Required Courses |
Credits |
MGD 102 Introduction to Multimedia |
3 |
MGD 103 Production Design |
3 |
MGD 111 Adobe Photoshop I |
3 |
MGD 112 Adobe Illustrator I |
3 |
MGD 114 Adobe InDesign |
3 |
MGD 116 Typography I |
3 |
MGD 133 Graphic Design I |
3 |
MGD 202 Point of Purchase Package Design |
3 |
MGD 211 Adobe Photoshop II |
3 |
MGD 212 Adobe Illustrator II |
3 |
MGD 203 Design and Concept |
3 |
MGD 289 Capstone |
3 |
Total Required Credits |
36 |
Required Elective Courses |
Credits |
Select 9 credits from the following:
ART 111 Art History: Ancient to Medieval |
3 |
ART 112 Art History: Renaissance to Modern |
3 |
ART 139 Digital Photo I (or ART 138 Film Photography I) |
3 |
ART 207 Art History - 1900 to Present |
3 |
ART 245 Digital Photo Studio (or ART 145 Digital Darkroom) |
3 |
COM 115 Public Speaking |
3 |
JOU 221 Newspaper Design I |
3 |
MAR 216 Principles of Marketing |
3 |
MAR 220 Principles of Advertising |
3 |
or any other MGD class(es) |
3-9 |
Total Required Elective Credits |
9 |
Required General Education Courses |
Credits |
ART 121 Drawing I |
3 |
ART 131 Visual Concepts 2-D Design |
3 |
ENG 121 English Composition I |
3 |
(or ENG 131 Technical Writing I or higher English)
MAT 107 Career Mathematics or higher math |
3 |
(or MAT 120 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts - 4 credits)
Science or Social Science Elective* |
3 |
Total Required General Education Credits |
15 |
Total Required Credits for AAS Degree |
60 |
Note: * Electives must be selected from the Approved General Education Electives List for the AAS degree.