View Associates of Applied Science in Art Studies in USA 2019/2020

This program is available on campus

Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Michigan has more than 120 articulation agreements with four-year colleges throughout the state. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college should meet with an advisor to ensure Michigan Transfer Agreement requirements are met.

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Core Program Courses: Interaction Design Interface Design Introduction to Interface Design Web Development Web User Experience... [-]

Video Game Design Artistic Track is a program of study in game design, interactive software development, and programming that can be offered completely online or in the classroom.

Students develop skills and technical knowledge that apply to traditional artistry, 3D modeling, animation, fundamentals of game engine development, and artificial intelligence for games. They develop an understanding of the full game development life cycle through the art and design process and are able to design, develop, test, and deploy interactive software.

With an understanding of the full cycle of creating game software, students can assume responsibility for a specific job within this cycle. Graduates could pursue a career as a 3D modeler, animator, game support specialist, computer programmer, game analyst, and more.... [-]

The Photographic Communications Program prepares students for a career in professional photography. Areas of commercial photography emphasis include studio illustration, portraiture, new digital media, and photojournalism.

With the latest in multimedia and digital technologies combined with traditional and historical processes, this all-encompassing program provides students with a wide array of skills as they develop a personal photographic vision.

From academic to professional endeavors, our full-time faculty bring into the classroom their expertise in this fast-paced, ever-changing industry. Then through project-based assignments and a hands-on approach, students learn real world visual problem solving.... [-]

The Web Development specialization is designed for students interested in pursuing a career as a web professional. Completion of this program option will provide students with the skills needed for entry-level positions as web designers/developers.

Concepts covered include information design, network administration, database management, interface design, and programming.

Students learn to create websites using current industry standard software and technologies. In addition, students learn how to incorporate media technologies such as sound, video and animation into websites.

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

The Game Development specialization is intended to prepare students for a career or further study in game development. Courses emphasize the specific skills necessary for the design, development, marketing and testing of computer games. Industry standard programming languages and development tools are utilized in this specialization.

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

With the explosive growth of the web and strong demand in traditional publishing, the ability to design and produce attractive and effective digital and print graphic materials provides an exciting and rewarding career. Designers able to work with the new media will find a wealth of opportunity. SUNY Sullivan has a tradition of graduating professionals who understand that good design and technical expertise combine to produce powerful results.

Facilities include Apple Macintosh labs with software including PhotoShop, Illustrator, Quark, Dreamweaver, Flash and Cinema 4 D. SUNY Sullivan students’ assignments are designed to create a portfolio of sample work that can be presented for job hunting or transfer to four-year institutions.... [-]