Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course | CS | 3 | |
CIS120DF | Introduction to Adobe Photoshop | 3 | |||
CIS133DA | Internet/Web Development Level I | Critical courseGateway course | 3 | ||
CIS136 | Content Management Systems: WordPress | 3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIS166AA | Introduction to Javascript | 3 | |||
CIS233DA | Internet/Web Development Level II | 3 | |||
CIS235 | E-Commerce | 3 | |||
AVC183or (AVC100and AVC181)or ART112 |
Digital Graphic Arts Ior(Introduction to Digital ArtsandGraphic Design I)orTwo-Dimensional Design | 3–4 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIS120DB | Introduction to Adobe Illustrator | 3 | |||
CIS120DAor CIS120DK |
Introduction to Adobe PremiereorIntroduction to Digital Video Editing | 3 | |||
CIS138DA | Desktop Design and Publishing Using Adobe InDesign | 3 | |||
CIS120DCor CIS220DF |
Introduction to Adobe AnimateorAdobe Photoshop Level II: Advanced Digital Imaging | 3 | |||
RE | Restricted Electives | Select 2 to 6 credits in consultation with your program advisor to further develop skills in the areas of Adobe, Art, Social Media, Marketing, Business and/or Multimedia | 2–6 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course | CS | 3 | |
CIS133DA | Internet/Web Development Level I | Critical courseGateway course | 3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIS120DF | Introduction to Adobe Photoshop | 3 | |||
CIS233DA | Internet/Web Development Level II | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIS136 | Content Management Systems: WordPress | 3 | |||
CIS166AA | Introduction to Javascript | 3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIS235 | E-Commerce | 3 | |||
AVC183or (AVC100and AVC181)or ART112 |
Digital Graphic Arts Ior(Introduction to Digital ArtsandGraphic Design I)orTwo-Dimensional Design | 3–4 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIS120DB | Introduction to Adobe Illustrator | 3 | |||
CIS138DA | Desktop Design and Publishing Using Adobe InDesign | 3 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIS120DAor CIS120DK |
Introduction to Adobe PremiereorIntroduction to Digital Video Editing | 3 | |||
CIS120DCor CIS220DF |
Introduction to Adobe AnimateorAdobe Photoshop Level II: Advanced Digital Imaging | 3 |
Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE | Restricted Electives | Select 2 to 6 credits in consultation with your program advisor to further develop skills in the areas of Adobe, Art, Social Media, Marketing, Business and/or Multimedia | 2–6 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course= Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- CS= Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application