Industrial Technology offers occupational and technical programs that lead to Associate Applied Science degrees in Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology or Computer Electronics Technology. These programs are designed to address 1) the technical needs of students who seek employment for or a change in industrial employment, 2) the in-service needs of technicians who seek to improve their technical knowledge and skills to keep pace with changing technology in industry, and 3) the needs of those who desire personal enrichment or orientation by taking courses in these areas.
The Industrial Technology programs actively support the following goals of Kentucky Tech Prep:
To reinforce student interest and enhance achievement in academic and technical skills;
To integrate curriculum at both the secondary and post-secondary levels in a sequence of courses leading to an associate degree in a technical field;
To establish articulation among secondary/post-secondary institutions, colleges, and universities;
To prepare and assist students for entry into the workforce; and
To upgrade vocational/technical courses to meet current and future needs.
The Industrial Technology programs are currently associated with three Tech Prep consortia based in Shelbyville, Harrodsburg, and Franklin counties. Rapid advances in technology in the workplace have brought about significant changes in competencies required of the labor force. Employers are in need of workers who can apply higher math and science competencies, communicate effectively (both in writing and orally), and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
In order to meet the challenges of today and to plan for the technological future, the programs offered through Industrial Technology have been designed to assist students in the enhancement of their education to better prepare them for the demands of the workplace.
Students from select area secondary and post-secondary schools may qualify for transfer of technical coursework under existing articulation agreements with Kentucky State University. In the Industrial Technology area, students enrolled in one of its associate degree programs may get credit for previous work in either Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology or Computer Electronics Technology programs. These credit transfer agreements enable students to pursue a University degree without transitional delay or duplication of previous coursework. Credit may be awarded after a thorough review of a student's transcript and consultation with a University faculty advisor. A competency-based examination may also be given by the advisor to assist in the transfer evaluation process. More information may be obtained from the Division of Computer and Technical Sciences office.
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An Associate degree in Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology prepares students to pursue careers as designers, drafters, technical illustrators, and CAD technicians. Our graduates are working in the fields of commercial art, forensic graphics, industrial design, motion picture and broadcast TV, photography, scientific illustration, and theatrical production. Students are trained to understand current protocols in industry and to develop advanced technological skills. They learn how to apply their knowledge through selected course activities and projects. Advanced levels of computer-aided drafting, modeling, and animation provide state-of-the-art advantages. All classes are taught by nationally recognized and professionally successful faculty. Job placement rates for graduates are excellent.
The courses required for earning an Associate degree in Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology are in three basic categories: liberal studies—for the development of critical skills in English composition, technical writing, mathematics, and the natural, behavioral, or social sciences; Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology core courses—for developing skills useful in today's highly technical occupations such as computer-aided drafting, manufacturing, and manufacturing processes; and Computer Science—to ensure that graduates are computer literate.
To satisfy the requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree in Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology, students must complete a minimum of 64 semester credit hours. The required courses are INT 101, 104, 124, 127, 208, 210, 212, 215, 235, 250, 255 and 290. In addition to the required courses, students must also complete the support courses: COS 101; INT 124, 127 and 250; MAT 115 and 120; and the liberal studies courses ENG 101, 102, and 216; and SPE 103. Students must choose one social and behavioral sciences elective and any other free elective to fulfill their curriculum requirements. The University oral requirement will be satisfied with the completion of INT 290.
An Associate degree in Computer Electronics Technology is designed for students who desire a new career in the electronics industries or who seek career advancement by upgrading their current technology expertise. The rapid growth of computer-based business and industry has led to a similar demand for expertise in the design and repair of digital-based computer hardware. This program focuses on the theoretical and hands-on understanding of solid-state devices and the digital control of computer-based industrial electronic equipment. Recent graduates are working in the field as electronics designers, electrical