Digital Media, Associate of Arts

(Suggested Transfer Plan)

First Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
MATH 1332Contemporary Mathematics I

3

COMM 1307Introduction to Mass Communication

3

OR

COMM 2300Media Literacy

3

HIST 1301United States History I

3

ARTS 2348Digital Media

3

COMM 2311Media Writing I

3

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
ENGL 1301Composition I

3

HIST 1302United States History II

3

COMM 1336Video Production I

3

SPCH 1315Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3

OR

SPCH 1321Business and Professional Communication

3

Core Creative Arts Core Elective

3

Third Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
ENGL 1302Composition II

3

ARTS 2313Graphic Design

3

GOVT 2305Federal Government: Federal Constitution and Topics

3

Core Life and Physical Sciences Core Elective

3

COMM 1337Video Production II

3

Fourth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
GOVT 2306Texas Government: Texas Constitution and Topics

3

Core Life and Physical Sciences Core Elective

3

DRAM 2366Film Appreciation

3

Elective COMM Elective

3

Core Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Elective

3

Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree: 60

Approved Course Options

COMM Elective:

  • COMM 1316 - Basic News Photography I
  • COMM 2305 - Editing and Layout
  • COMM 2311 - Media Writing I
  • COMM 2324 - Practicum in Electronic Media
  • COMM 2327 - Introduction to Advertising
  • COMM 2330 - Introduction to Public Relations
  • COMM 2332 - Radio and Television News
  • COMM 2339 - Writing for Radio, Television, and Film

Additional Information

Courses in bold type satisfy Del Mar College Core Curriculum.

The suggested degree plan can be started at any time, but some courses are offered only on a yearly basis.

Students should check specific requirements of the college or university to which they plan to transfer. In consultation with a department advisor, a specific degree plan will be completed.