2012-2013 Catalog & Handbook 
    
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2012-2013 Catalog & Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Media Technologies/Web Technology Concentration, A.A.S.


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Degree: Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Program description. The Media Technologies program encompasses related career-technical disciplines in four general concentrations: Communication Graphics Technology , Photography  Video Production Technology  and Web Technology . Students will earn a degree in a cross-disciplinary environment that reflects industry workflows and trends. The program employs instructors with years of practical experience and is guided by working professionals.

The Media Technologies program is designed to offer greater flexibility to students who can, working with an advisor, design a custom curriculum best suited to their needs and interests. The program offers certificates for those needing broader, deeper and/or upgraded training. To learn more about these options, see the Certificate Programs  section of this Catalog.

Web Technology concentration. The Web Technology concentration offers hands-on experience in designing Web pages and developing Web sites. Students develop and maintain Web sites using authoring and scripting languages, create content and digital media, manage and deploy e-business solutions servers, manage Web servers and maintain Web sites for small- to large-scale enterprises. The concentration is delivered completely over the internet, with many courses taught in the classroom as well, enabling students to choose the course delivery method best suited to their learning styles.

Typical job opportunities: E-commerce specialist, Webmaster, Web site designer, Web site developer, online services manager and Web site manager

Program goals. After successfully completing the Media Technologies program, the graduate will be equipped to do the following:

  1. Create media that communicate the desired message to the intended audience.
  2. Use a wide variety of industry-standard equipment, techniques, software, hardware and materials to produce the appropriate content.
  3. Demonstrate various styles in communications media that display a grasp of both design and communication principles and techniques.
  4. Demonstrate proficiency in the techniques and equipment that facilitate adaptation to constantly changing media.
  5. Understand and respect the rights and responsibilities of the artist, subject, client, user and employer, including intellectual property rights.
  6. Create a portfolio demonstrating design and communication skills, technical competence, and industry standards and practices.

Contact: Engineering and Media Technologies, (865) 694-6483

Courses and Course Sequence


This sequence can be followed by students who begin college-level work in the fall semester. Prerequisites may apply to specific courses; it is the student’s responsibility to determine if prerequisites have been met. An academic advisor is provided for each student. Prior to registering each semester, the student is expected to consult with his/her assigned advisor.

Semester II (Spring)


Semester III (Fall)


Semester IV (Spring)


Total Credit Hours Needed for Graduation: 60


HUM/FA/MATH/NS/SBS1
See the list of General Education  courses for electives. Web Technology students are strongly encouraged to take either ARTH 2010  or ARTH 2020  as a Humanities/Fine Arts elective.

GEN ED2
Elective to be chosen from one unduplicated course in the categories of Communication, Humanities/Fine Arts, Mathematics/Natural Sciences or Social/Behavioral Sciences in the General Education  section of this Catalog.

MDT3
Electives to be chosen from CGT 1030 , CGT 1040 ; PHO 1000 , PHO 2060 ; VPT 1030 , VPT 1220 ; WEB 2115 , WEB 2120 , WEB 2401 , WEB 2501 , WEB 2710 , WEB 2811  based on students’ career needs and interests. Electives must be approved by the student’s advisor or the program coordinator. Some courses may require prerequisites.

NOTE: Students planning to pursue careers in a Web application developer field need the following electives in the order listed: CSIT 1810 , WEB 2603 .

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