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 Contact Information

Chairperson: Annie Hogan
Dept. Assistant:
Rebecca Lescano
Phone: 732-906-2589
Fax: 732-906-4261
Email: ahogan@middlesexcc.edu
Location:
College Center, Room 341

Visual, Performing, and Media Arts
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 Contact Information

Chairperson: Annie Hogan
Dept. Assistant:
Rebecca Lescano
Phone: 732-906-2589
Fax: 732-906-4261
Email: ahogan@middlesexcc.edu
Location:
College Center, Room 341

Media Arts and Design - Advertising Graphic Design

In this program, students combine computer-linked commercial photography and commercial art with business and general education. The program emphasizes hands-on experience in the laboratory or studio to develop both creative ability and the mechanical skills essential to business-oriented art and photography careers. It prepares students for a career as a commercial artist or photographer in advertising agencies, company advertising departments, publishing companies, photography studios, color reproduction laboratories, printing firms, or retail establishments. The faculty who teach major courses have professional experience in the fields of commercial art and photography as well as in marketing and business.

Semester I

Semester II

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Semester III

3

Take one of the following business electives - BUS-101, BUS-240, ENG-240, MKT-143, MKT-203, SBM-110, SBM-120, SBM-130, SBM-210.

3

MAT-101 or higher level mathematics course OR any General Education 3-credit science course. Students who are planning to transfer to a four-year school should discuss their choices with an academic advisor.

3

Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).

OR

3

Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).

Semester IV

3

Take one of the following business electives - BUS-101, BUS-240, ENG-240, MKT-143, MKT-203, SBM-110, SBM-120, SBM-130, SBM-210.

3

Choose one course designated in the course descriptions  as General Education Social Science (GE SS).

Total Credits: 60

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Program will be able to:

  • Utilize contemporary methods, design practices, materials, and tools to produce compelling creative statements for use in the field of commercial visual communication.
  • Develop and demonstrate conceptual and critical thinking in creating and implementing visual design solutions.
  • Identify and understand major art and design movements, their historic, cultural, and social basis, and their influence on traditional and modern design practices.
  • Produce a contemporary portfolio demonstrating a professional level of conceptual and artistic design skills.
  • Acquire the skills to access, and to effectively position themselves in, the graphic design profession.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can students transfer to a four-year college or university?

Students who earn the A.A.S. degree have the opportunity to transfer their coursework to a four-year institution. Students in specialized programs, or who earn an A.A.S. degree should discuss the transfer process with an advisor.

Why major in Media Arts & Design?

There is a growing need for web designers, graphic artists, advertising professionals, and photographers. Students who choose the A.A.S. degree in Media Arts and Design have the opportunity to explore a variety of directions as they gain skills. Students who select either Advertising/Graphic Design, Gaming and Animation or Professional Commercial Photography will focus more closely on one aspect of this growing field. In each case, students gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment used by professional designers and photographers. Small class sizes allow students to work on individual as well as team projects, finding creative solutions to design problems, just as they would in the professional art and design fields. Students will develop their own e-portfolios of creative work which will assist them in securing employment, starting their own business, or continuing their education in the field.

Are there any requirements that must be satisfied before taking courses in the major?

Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Algebra I competency may be verified with a passing score on the College’s placement test or completion of the appropriate course.

How long will it take to complete this degree?

Once students complete developmental coursework (if needed), the degree can be completed in two years of full-time study. They can shorten the amount of time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions.

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Transfer Information

Our students transfer to 4-year colleges and universities around the globe. We’ve had students transfer to every state, including Alaska and Hawaii.

The Statewide Transfer Agreement for New Jersey ensures that students who earn an A.A. or A.S. degree at a community college will have those credits fully transferable to a New Jersey public four-year institution, will have completed half of the credits required for a basic four-year degree and will have completed all lower division general education requirements. In addition, articulation agreements are being worked out with institutions granting baccalaureate degrees to facilitate the transfer process. Students should discuss the transfer process with an advisor.

Are you interested in transferring to a school in New Jersey? You can use the tools at NJTransfer.org to see which of your MCC courses will transfer to a specific college.