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 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 in 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.
An Associate degree in Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology prepares students to pursue careers in web design, web development, web programming, web project management, and multimedia production. 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 web design management, web content control, web programming, web database, multimedia, and networking. All classes are taught by nationally recognized and professionally successful faculty. Job placement rates for graduates are excellent.
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programming, web project management, and multimedia production. 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 web design management, web content control, web programming, web database, multimedia, and networking. 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.
Computer hardware and networking courses to ensure that graduates are literate in data communication.
To satisfy the requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree in Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology, students must complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours. The required courses are CIT 110, 120, 200, 210, 220, 255, and 265. In addition to the required courses, students must also complete the support courses: CIT 111, 127, 136, 137, and six credit hours of technical electives and 250; MAT 115 and 120; the liberal studies courses ENG 101, 102, SPE 103, and ART 130 or MUS 130. Students must choose one social and behavioral sciences elective and any other free elective to fulfill their curriculum requirements.
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 the digital design, installation, interfac-