Digital Design Graphics Technology: AS Degree
This is a comprehensive four-semester program that enables a student to be employable as an entry level design drafter and three-dimensional (3D) artist with the versatility to work in a wide range of drafting and 3D graphic fields. The Digital Design Graphics Technology program is also an Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC) which ensures that students are always taught on the most current releases of the various Autodesk software programs used in their coursework.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Create physical and digital media.
- Effectively apply current technology.
- Perform industry specific skills.
- Effectively work in a team environment.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| DDGT-120 | Digital Design Graphics Technology 1 | 7 |
| DDGT-121 | Digital Design Graphics Technology 2 | 7 |
| DDGT-230 | Digital Architectural Drafting & Design 1 | 5 |
| DDGT-240 | Digital Design Graphics Technology 3 | 7 |
| DDGT-241 | Digital Design Graphics Technology 4 | 7 |
| MACH-100 | Machine Shop Practice | 3 |
| PHYS-110 | Descriptive Physics | 3 |
| PHYS-111 | Descriptive Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| TECH-92 | Technical Mathematics 1 | 3 |
| TECH-107 | Technical Mathematics II | 3 |
| Total Units | 46 | |
Options
- A.S. Degree: All courses as listed. All courses required to complete the major must be completed with a grade of C or better. Consultation with the Program Coordinator is required.
- Transfer to a baccalaureate degree granting institution: Consult the catalog of the college or university of your choice and a Napa Valley College counselor for specific requirements.
To receive an Associate Degree, students must complete 60 degree applicable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0. Students must also complete the NVC General Education pattern to earn an Associate degree. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.
The following is a suggested course sequence and does not replace an educational plan created with you and your counselor.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| DDGT-120 | Digital Design Graphics Technology 1 | 7 |
| TECH-92 | Technical Mathematics 1 | 3 |
| DDGT-230 | Digital Architectural Drafting & Design 1 4 | 5 |
| English Composition | 3-4 | |
| Physical Education 1 | 1 | |
| Units | 19-20 | |
| Spring | ||
| DDGT-121 | Digital Design Graphics Technology 2 | 7 |
| TECH-107 | Technical Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHYS-110 | Descriptive Physics | 3 |
| PHYS-111 | Descriptive Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| Physical Education 1 | 1 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| DDGT-240 | Digital Design Graphics Technology 3 | 7 |
| DDGT-230 | Digital Architectural Drafting & Design 1 4 | 5 |
| MACH-100 | Machine Shop Practice | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| DDGT-241 | Digital Design Graphics Technology 4 | 7 |
| Physical Education 1 | 1 | |
| Humanities Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 63-64 | |
- 1
Physical Education: Students must complete HELH-106 or 3 units of physical education.
- 2
Humanities & Multicultural/Gender Studies Electives: ANTH-150, FILM-110, ETHS-101, and HUMA-151 will double count for the NVC GE requirements in Area C Humanities and Area E Multicultural/Gender Studies.
Humanities Electives: ARTH-106, ARTH-118, ARTS-100, ENGL-123, FILM-100, PHIL-121, PHIL-131, and PHOT-120 will count for the NVC GE requirement in Area C Humanities only.
Multicultural/Gender Studies: HIST-145, PHOT-182, PSYC-128, and SPCOM-126 will count for the NVC GE requirement in Area E Multicultural/Gender Studies only.- 3
Social and Behavioral Science Electives: ANTH-121, ANTH-150, CFS-140, HIST-145, PSYC-128, and SPCOM-126 will double count for the NVC GE requirements in Area E Multicultural/Gender Studies and Area B Social & Behavioral Science.
Social & Behavioral Science: ENGI-110 will count for the NVC GE requirement in Area B Social & Behavioral Science only.- 4
DDGT-230 is only offered once every two years (every other Fall). You should plan on taking this course as it is available to complete the AS Degree in two years. If you plan on taking DDGT-230 in the Fall of your first year, DDGT-120 and DDGT-230 should be your priority and you can take TECH-92 and / or ENGL-120 in a later semester. If you plan on taking DDGT-230 in the Fall of your second year, DDGT-240 and DDGT-230 should be your priority.