Academic Catalog 2023-2024

Academic Catalog 2023 - 2024

DIG 3276 Web Production Strategies 3 credits Students design and code standards-compliant websites using HTML, CSS, and grid-based techniques.. Coursework includes responsive design, user experience, accessibility, file management, and debugging.. The course also addresses web production with content management systems. (Prerequisite: DIG 2257) Lab fee DIG 4271 Advertising Design 3 credits This course provides vital advertising concepts, vocabulary, and graphic production skills for the aspiring digital media professional. Advertising Design trains students to apply critical thinking and problem-solving in terms of branding, demographics, and target marketing. Class projects expose students to a variety of media and delivery strategies as they create both individual advertisements and advertising campaigns. (Prerequisites: DIG 3250). Lab fee DIG 4500 Project Development 3 credits This course explores the practices, roles, and responsibilities for team-based project development. Instruction focuses on the development processes and tools that facilitate the creation of digital media and visual design. Students learn how to effectively plan, design, produce, and evaluate comprehensive projects for delivery through a variety of media. (Prerequisite: DIG 3250) Lab fee DIG 4900 Portfolio Seminar 3 credits In this capstone course, students learn how to assemble their work into a professional portfolio. Students investigate specific areas of the industry and prepare portfolios and digital resumes geared towards their area of interest. (Prerequisite: Senior Standing) Lab fee CIS/DIG 1261/2261/3261/4261 Topics in Computer Information Systems 3 credits An examination of areas within Computer Information Systems. The area of study will relate to various organizations. Topics will be announced prior to registration. (Prerequisite: CIS 1255) 3 credits Discover how your choices directly impact your opportunities for greater success in college and life. Topics include accepting personal responsibility, discovering self-motivation, mastering self-management, employing interdependence, gaining self awareness, adopting lifelong learning, developing emotional intelligence, believing in oneself, and identifying individual learning styles and effective learning strategies. The development of critical thinking skills is implemented through self assessments, case studies, guided journaling and an individual research project. COE 2606 Career Exploration 3 credits Students will identify and understand the majors offered at Beacon College. Personal interests, values, and abilities will be explored, and how majors relate to career options will be analyzed. Students will begin building a professional network and begin researching internship options. This course also focuses on financial literacy skills and decision making skills. (Prerequisite: ENG 1101) COE 3606 Career Planning 4 credits Students develop and improve self-marketing materials while identifying competencies sought by employers. Workplace communication and best practices are studied. Public speaking and personal marketing skills are developed. Focus on interview skills and advanced internship research. (Prerequisite: COE 2606) COE 3607 Internship I 0 credit This fulfills 50% of the 80-hour internship graduation requirement. Students reinforce skills and apply knowledge gained in Career Development classes in the workplace in their area of specialization. Students gain experience of the workplace that will assist them in their transition to the workplace after graduation. COE 4606 Career Development 4 credits This course will develop the student’s understanding of current trends in the workplace, typical workplace problems, and an employee’s role in the organization. Advanced interviewing and personal marketing skills will be a main emphasis. Students also develop a transitional plan from college to the workplace. (Prerequisite: COE 3606) COOPERATIVE EDUCATION/CAREER DEVELOPMENT COE 1100 Learning Essentials and Self Discovery

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