ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN‐STOUT AND Rock Valley College This Agreement is entered into between Rock Valley College (hereinafter sending institution), and the University of Wisconsin‐Stout, Menomonie, WI (hereinafter receiving institution). This Agreement and any amendments and supplements, shall be interpreted pursuant to the guidelines set forth in the University of Wisconsin System Academic Information Series (ACIS) policy 6.2 Guidelines for Articulation Agreements between UW System Institutions and WTCS Districts as well as policy 6.0 Undergraduate Transfer Policy. Both institutions agree to maintain accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and any other accreditation currently in existence pertaining to degree programs articulated via the transfer agreement. The sending institution has established an A.A.S. Graphics Arts Technology (hereinafter sending program), and the receiving institution has established a B.S. Cross‐Media Graphics Management (hereinafter receiving program), and will facilitate credit transfer and provide a smooth transition from one related program to another. It is mutually agreed: I.
Admission and Graduation Requirements A. The receiving institution’s admission and program admission requirements apply to both direct entry students and to students who transfer under this agreement. B. Students must fulfill the graduation requirements at both institutions to include: 1. General Education, Racial & Ethnic Studies and Global Perspective requirements; 2. Students at UW‐Stout will be required to complete a minimum of 32 credits in residence for a bachelor’s degree at UW‐Stout. C. Students must complete the entire sending program and meet the receiving institution’s admission requirements for the agreement to apply. II.
Transfer of Credits A. The receiving institution will apply 51 of the 67 credits from the sending program. A total of 69 credits remain to complete the receiving program. B. Courses will transfer as described in the attached Program Articulation Table. C. Courses are specifically identified in the attached Program Articulation Table requiring grades of “C” or higher that may be used towards the degree program. Grades received less than a “C” must be repeated if student is admitted into the program based on overall admission requirements. UW‐Stout/Rock Valley College B.S. Cross‐Media Graphics Management/A.A.S. Graphic Arts Technology Page 1
D. Elective courses taken or substituted at the sending institution and sending program not listed in this agreement will be reviewed on a case‐by‐case basis and determined how they may apply to the degree at the receiving institution. III.
Implementation and Review A. The Provost, Dean, Program Director or designees of the parties to this agreement will implement the terms of this agreement, including identifying and incorporating any changes into subsequent agreements, assuring compliance with system policy, procedure and guidelines, and conducting a periodic review of this agreement. B. This Articulation Agreement is effective on 05/22/2015 and shall remain in effect until the end date of 05/22/2020 or for five years, whichever occurs first, unless terminated or amended by either party with 90 days prior written notice. C. The college and university shall work with students to resolve the transfer of courses should changes to either program occur while the agreement is in effect. D. This Articulation Agreement will be reviewed by both parties beginning 11/22/2019 (within six months of the end date). E. When a student enrolls at the receiving institution following this agreement, the receiving institution will encode any course waivers and substitutions. F. This articulation agreement applies only to the receiving program in effect Fall 2014 until revised. UW‐Stout/Rock Valley College B.S. Cross‐Media Graphics Management/A.A.S. Graphic Arts Technology Page 2
PROGRAM ARTICULATION TABLE
Rock Valley College
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Program name
Graphic Arts Technology
Cross-Media Graphics Management
Award Type (e.g.,
AAS)
A.A.S.
B.S.
Credit Length
67
120
Describe program
admission
requirements (if any)
Minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA
SECTION A - General Education
Rock Valley College
Course
Prefix &
Number
ENG 101
ENG 103
OR
SPH 131
MTH 115
Or
*MTH 120
BIO 106
&
BIO 107
PSY 170
Or
SOC 190
Course Name
General Education
Composition I
Composition II
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Credits
3
3
Fundamentals of Communication
General Education Mathematics
Course
Prefix &
Number
Course Name
ENGL 101
ENGL 102
Or
SPCOM 100
MATH 118
Composition 1
Composition 2
MATH 120
Intro to College Math I
BIO 111
Science, the Environment &
Sustainability
PSYC 110
General Psychology
SOC 110
Introductory Sociology
Fundamentals of Speech
Concepts of Math
3
College Algebra
Environmental Science
Environmental Science Laboratory
General Psychology
3
1
3
Introduction to Sociology
General Education Total
Special Notes, if any:
16
GE
Area
Credits
Applied
Equiv
Sub Wav
COMSK
3
Equiv
COMSK
3
Equiv
GE
Selectives
3
Equiv
ARNS
4
Equiv
SBSC
3
Equiv
Section A Subtotal
16
*Recommended math course.
SECTION B - Major, Concentration, Emphasis, Electives or Other
Major, Concentration, Emphasis, Electives or Other Courses
*MKT 260
GAT 260
Principles of Marketing
Estimating for Graphic Arts Production
3
3
BUMKG 330
CMG 380
GAT 101
Introduction to Graphic Arts Technology
4
CMG 141
*CMG XXX
Major Requirements
Professional Management
Principles of Marketing
CMG Estimating & Planning
Graphics Technology
Cross-Media Graphics
Graphics Elective
GAT
And
GAT
And
GAT
GAT
110
Introduction to Photoshop
2
115
Introduction to Illustrator
2
CMG 151
*CMG XXX
Graphics Software Tools
Graphics Electives
3
4
178
241
Fundamentals of Desktop Publishing
Intermediate Desktop Publishing
3
4
GAT 280
Press Operation II
4
GAT 290
GAT 255
Finishing, Bindery, & Variable Data Appl
Color System Management
3
3
CMG 251
*CMG XXX
CMG 266
*CMG XXX
CMG 270
CMG 367
Premedia Graphics Production
Graphics Elective
Press Systems
Graphics Elective
Postpress Operations
Color Management
3
1
3
1
3
3
3
3
Equiv
Equiv
3
1
Equiv
Equiv
Equiv
Equiv
Equiv
Equiv
UW‐Stout/Rock Valley College B.S. Cross‐Media Graphics Management/A.A.S. Graphic Arts Technology Page 3
GAT 190
GAT 215
GAT 220
Image Generation and Output
Advanced Illustrator
Advanced Photoshop for Graphic Arts
Industry
2
2
3
Emphasis Area
Graphics Elective
Graphics Elective
Graphics Elective
CMG XXX
CMG XXX
CMG XXX
*CMG XXX
GAT 242
GAT 180
#GAT 168
Advanced Desktop Publishing
Intro to Press Operation
Graphic Arts Technology Internship
OR 6 credits GAT Electives
3
4
6
2
2
3
Sub
Sub
Sub
Graphic Electives from above to total 12
credits for Emphasis area
Sub
Not applicable to receiving institution’s program requirements.
See Section E for credit awarded (if applicable).
Section B Subtotal
38
Major, Emphasis, Unrestricted Electives
51
Total College Credits Applied
54
Total
(sum of sections A and B)
Special Notes, if any:
#Recommended course to take as it is a required course for UW-Stout program. Credit will be awarded in transfer if student takes BUS
101 but it won’t apply to Stout’s program.
SECTION C - Remaining University of Wisconsin-Stout Requirements
STAT 130
or
STAT 320
MATH 121
ECON 201
or 210
BUACT 201
Or
BUACT 206
ENGL 320
Or
ENGL 415
INMGT 200
Or
INMGT 210
INMGT 300
Or
BUMKG 370
INMGT 365
INMGT 400
CMG 482
CMG 495
CMG X49
CMG 351
CMG 355
CMG 368
CMG 443
CMG 445
ICT 375
General Education
Elementary Statistics
Or
Statistical Methods
Intro to College Math I
Arts & Humanities
General Economics or
Principles of Economics I
Contemporary Issues
Social Responsibility & Ethical Reasoning
Major Requirements
Professional Management
Financial/Managerial Accounting
Or
Intro to Financial Accounting
Business Writing
Or
Technical Writing
Production Operations Management
Or
Service Operations Management
Engineering Economy
Or
Principles of Advertising
Project Management
Organizational Leadership
CMG Workflow Automation
Cross-Media Graphics Seminar
Co-op
Graphics Technology
Cross-Media Personalization
ePublishing
Print Optimization
Cross-Media Graphics Practicum
Publication Production
Web Production & Distribution
2-3
4
6
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
66
Total Remaining University Credits
Special Notes, if any:
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SECTION D - Summary of Total Program Credits
Rock Valley College Credits
General Education
Major, Concentration Emphasis, Electives or
Other
Total College Credits
University of Wisconsin-Stout Requirements
16
51
69
Total College Credits Applied
Remaining credit to be taken at UW-Stout
54
Total Program Credits
120
66
Special Notes, if any:
SECTION E – Rock Valley College’s courses transferable,
but not applicable to University of Wisconsin-Stout’s program requirements AND Rock Valley
College courses not transferable.
GAT 242
GAT 180
#GAT
168
Advanced Desktop Publishing
Intro to Press Operation
Graphic Arts Technology Internship
OR 6 credits GAT Electives
Total Rock Valley College Credits not
applicable to UW-Stout requirements
Special Notes, if any:
3
4
6
CMG XXX
CMG XXX
CMG XXX
Graphics Elective
Graphics Elective
Graphic Arts Elective
3
4
6
13
Signatures completed June 18, 2015. A copy of the signed agreement available
upon request.
SIGNATURE BLOCKS
Rock Valley College Name Provost Dr. Carmen Coballes‐Vega University of Wisconsin‐
Stout Name Program Director Dr. Ted Bensen Dean Dr. Charles Bomar Provost Dr. Jacalyn Weissenburger Signature Date Signature Date Agreement contact Persons:
UW-Stout: Linda Young, youngl@uwstout.edu, 715-232-1787
Dr. Ted Bensen, bensent@uwstout.edu, 715-232-1294
Rock Valley College:
Brooke Johnson, B.Johnson@RockValleyCollege.edu, 815- 921-4095
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