Display and Visual Presentation, Associate in Science Degree
Banner Code: 1_AS_MKDV
Control Number: 03963
Financial Aid Eligible
This certificate is designed to prepare students seeking careers as display and exhibit designers and covers interior, industrial, thematic, and promotional displays. The training program includes consideration of the total visual presentation design and production, including store planning, service promotion mix applied to retailers, wholesalers (trade show), corporate display, visual identity, and exhibits in cultural institutions (museums and galleries). Students are encouraged to work toward an Associate in Science degree.
Complete the Display and Visual Presentation Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
Program Outcomes
- Students will be prepared for entry level work in the fields of display and exhibit design.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements
- UNIT REQUIREMENT - 60 UNITS, with at least a 2.0 grade point average. At least 12 of the units must be earned at OCC, with a minimum of one course taken for a letter grade. At least 3 units in an advanced course from the program must be completed at OCC. A student must be enrolled at the time of application for graduation. Units earned at an accredited college or university on a credit/no credit basis will be counted toward the degree requirements of the college, to a maximum of 15 units.
- MAJOR REQUIREMENT - Complete the AS major requirements.
- MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT - Demonstrate competence in mathematics by either obtaining a satisfactory grade (grade of “C” or better or“pass”) in a mathematics course at or above the level of Intermediate Algebra as demonstrated by prior coursework, or by demonstrating competency that is comparable through the completion of a college-level math course that has Intermediate Algebra as a prerequisite: Psychology A160 or Math A100 or higher, with the exception of Math A220.
- GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT - Students may choose to complete Option 1 (OCC AS GE), Option 2 (CSU GE), or Option 3 (IGETC) to satisfy the general education requirement. See the General Education Patterns section of this catalog for more information.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ART A110 | Color and Design: Two-Dimensional | 3 |
| or FASH A175 | Applied Color and Design Theory | |
| or ID A175 | Applied Color and Design Theory | |
| ART A111 | Color and Design: Three-Dimensional | 3 |
| ART A116 | Furniture Making and Design | 4 |
| or CNST A116 | Furniture Making and Design | |
| ART A145 | Exhibition Design 1 | 3 |
| DVP A180 | Introduction to Display and Visual Presentation | 3 |
| FASH A181 | Fashion Internship | 2 |
| FASH A200 | Fashion Internship Lecture | 1 |
| FASH A255 | Fashion Illustrating Techniques 1 | 3 |
| or ID A260 | Design Communication 4: Digital Visualization | |
| ID A110 | Design Communications 1: Design Graphics | 2 |
| MKTG A130 | Principles of Advertising | 3 |
| PHOT A123 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
| Total Units | 30 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Minimum Program Major Units | 30 |
| AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
| Transferable electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies |
| Total Minimum Degree Units | 60 |
Display and Visual Presentation Suggested Electives
ART A102 Survey of Modern and Contemporary Art History
DMAD A117 Rapid Illustration Techniques
ID A170 Space Planning
ID A210 Fundamentals of Lighting
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| ART A110 | Color and Design: Two-Dimensional or Applied Color and Design Theory or Applied Color and Design Theory | 3 |
| ART A145 | Exhibition Design 1 | 3 |
| DVP A180 | Introduction to Display and Visual Presentation | 3 |
| ID A110 | Design Communications 1: Design Graphics | 2 |
| MKTG A130 | Principles of Advertising | 3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| OCC AS GE AREA A1 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA B - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA C2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ART A111 | Color and Design: Three-Dimensional | 3 |
| Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): | 3-4 | |
| Intermediate Algebra 1 or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Units | 15-17 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| FASH A181 | Fashion Internship | 2 |
| FASH A200 | Fashion Internship Lecture | 1 |
| FASH A255 or ID A260 | Fashion Illustrating Techniques 1 or Design Communication 4: Digital Visualization | 3 |
| PHOT A123 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA C1 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA D - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ART A116 or CNST A116 | Furniture Making and Design or Furniture Making and Design | 4 |
| OCC AS GE AREA A2 - CHOOSE ONE 2 | 3-4 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 | 6 | |
| Units | 16-17 | |
| Total Units | 60-63 | |
| 1 | Math A030 or higher OR take 3-4 degree applicable elective units if math competency was met through completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better; *100-level Math courses satisfy AS Math Requirement and OCC AS GE AREA A2 |
| 2 | OCC AS GE AREA A2 - Required if 100-level MATH will not be taken to meet Math competency. If MATH A100 or higher will be taken, then needs to take 3-4 degree applicable elective units |
| 3 | VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS |