Media & Communication Arts - Collaborative Media, AAS

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The Media & Communication Arts-Collaborative Media program provides training in all Media and Communication Arts specialties. Students learn the basics skills inherent within the specialized fields of illustration, photo imaging, design, Web/interactive, digital video, and animation. This program was designed to offer students a collaborative Associate Degree or Certificate as an overview of the MACA programs.

You are strongly encouraged to work with a counselor, academic advisor, or faculty/department coordinator

Degree & Certificate Requirements

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Suggested sequence*:

Credit Hours Required: 75

Semester 1

GEN ED - Group II (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable
MACA 1040 - Illustration Fundamentals Credit Hours: 4.00
MACA 1055 - Digital Layout: Adobe Credit Hours: 4.00 (Exploratory Course )
MACA 1320 - Introduction to Photoshop Credit Hours: 4.00 (Critical Course minimum grade of B is recommended for future success but is not required to receive credit)

*Course sequence may be modified to meet your needs

Media & Communication Arts-Collaborative Media - Additional Program Information

Program Options
Credential	Title	Credit Hours Required	Program Notes/Certificate Descriptions
Associate of Applied Science	Media & Communication Arts-Collaborative Media	75
Certificate	Media & Communication Arts-Collaborative Media	60

Contact Information
Contact Title	Name	Phone	E-mail	Location
Professor	Matt Busch	586.445.7435	buschm@macomb.edu	South Campus
Professor	Michael Crumb	586.445.7435	crumbm@macomb.edu	South Campus
Professor	Ron Hood	586.445.7435	hoodr@macomb.edu	South Campus
Professor	Shaun Sarcona	586.445.7435	sarconas@macomb.edu	South Campus
Professor	Shawn Sheehan	586.445.7435	sheehans@macomb.edu	South Campus
Professor	Bill Soule	586.445.7435	souleb@macomb.edu	South Campus
Professor	Yoselyn Marques-Leon	586.445.7435	marquezy@macomb.edu	South Campus

Program Description:

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate computer skills for the media and communication arts industry.

2. Apply the fundamentals of art and design.

3. Demonstrate critical and analytical thinking within a design-art context.

4. Demonstrate visual, presentation, and communication skills necessary for successful employment in the media and communication arts industry.

5. Demonstrate entry-level skills in a rapidly changing media and communication arts industry.

6. Apply mathematical concepts indicative of the media and communication arts industry.

7. Demonstrate a professional work ethic.

8. Examine the basics of the Internet, web pages, and web graphics.

9. Execute basic animation, polygonal, modeling, and rendering practice methods to solve problems, approaching them systematically and exploring solutions.

Career Opportunities:

Media & Communication Arts-Collaborative Media

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