Degree Map

A.S. in Digital Art and Design

Catalog Year 2026-27

For students placing into Developmental English and Math

The number of credits you take each year will determine when you graduate. To graduate on time, you are strongly encouraged to enroll in at least 30 credits toward your degree during the calendar year, including fall and spring semesters and winter and summer sessions. This degree map is designed for students who place into developmental English and math.

Additional map for students who place into ENGL-101 and MA-321.

Semester 1

Class

Credit Hours

ENGL 101 - English Composition I

ENGL 99 - Developing Competence in College Reading, Writing, & Study Skills

0 (4 eq)

MA 321 - Mathematics in Contemporary Society

MA 321 - ALP Mathematics in Contemporary Society

0 (2 eq)

ARTS 121 - Two-Dimensional Design

Total credits for the term: 15

Milestone

Claim a Handshake account

Begin creating a transfer plan with the QCC Transfer Resource Center

Draft a Basic Resume

Connect with faculty and success partners on campus to access resources, review your goals, track degree progress, and plan for transfer.

Explore career pathways in digital art and design by taking a FOCUS2 career assessment

Join a student club, get involved on campus to start building your network and developing core skills.

Semester 2

Class

Credit Hours

ENGL 102 - English Composition II

One course from Flexible Core 2C

Note: Recommended: ARTH-100, ARTH-101, ARTH-115, ARTH-116, ARTH-117, ARTH-120, ARTH-202, or ARTH-225

ARTS 290 - Digital Design I

ARTS 291 - Digital Imaging

One course from Flexible Core 2A , 2B , 2C , 2D , or 2E

Total credits for the term: 16

Milestone

Visit a museum, design expo, or attend an industry event through organizations like AIGA NY or the Graphic Artists Guild to explore the design field

Attend Transfer Events (AA/AS only)

Assemble a basic portfolio of work (10-20 images)

Attend campus events, workshops, related to art/design

Draft a Cover Letter: Practice writing a cover letter that you can use to apply to internships and fellowships.

Begin a career plan with QCC Office of Career Services

Create a LinkedIn account

Semester 3

Class

Credit Hours

One course from Flexbile Core 2A , 2B , 2C , 2D , or 2E

Total credits for the term: 6

Milestone

Tailor your cover letter for internship and transfer applications in your area of design specialization

Start Your Internship Search: Begin looking for and applying to internships: Apply for/start an internship. Consider CUNY Career Launch, Spring Forward, CUNY Cultural Corps, or looking for entry level jobs on job sites like NYFA Jobs and NYFA Opportunities for Artists