Graphic Design, AAS (A30100)

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The Graphic Design curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the graphic design profession which emphasizes design, advertising, marketing, and illustration for printed and digital media.

Students will be trained in the creative process and application of design principles for advertisements, branding, corporate identity, layouts, typography, visual assets, custom graphics, self-promotional material, and preparation of files for printed and digital distribution.

Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities with design, branding, advertising agencies, signage and printing companies, organizations with in-house marketing operations, freelance work, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Fall I

GRD 110 - Typography I Credit Hours: 3
GRD 141 - Graphic Design I Credit Hours: 4
GRD 151 - Computer Design Basics Credit Hours: 3
GRD 156 - Computer Design Apps I Credit Hours: 2
Drawing Elective (2 Credits): ART 131 or GRD 121 ^*
Total Recommended Credits: 14

Spring I

GRD 111 - Typography II Credit Hours: 3
GRD 142 - Graphic Design II Credit Hours: 4
GRD 152 - Computer Design Technology Credit Hours: 3
GRD 157 - Computer Design Apps II Credit Hours: 2
Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credits): ART 111 ^*, ART 114 ,
ART 115 , ENG 231 , or ENG 232
Total Recommended Credits: 15

Summer I

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
GRD 240 - User Interface/User Experience Credit Hours: 3
College Success (1 Credit): ACA 111 ^* or ACA 122
Communication (3 Credits): COM 110 , COM 120 ,
COM 140 , COM 231 ^*, or ENG 112
Graphic Design Elective (1 Credit): GRD 281 or WBL 111 ^*
Total Recommended Credits: 11

Fall II

GRD 153 - Computer Design Solutions Credit Hours: 3
GRD 188 - Graphic Design for Web I Credit Hours: 3
GRD 241 - Graphic Design III Credit Hours: 4
GRD 271 - Multimedia and Video I Credit Hours: 2
Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits): PSY 150 , SOC 210 ^*, or SOC 213
Total Recommended Credits: 15

Spring II

GRD 265 - Digital Print Production Credit Hours: 3
GRD 272 - Multimedia and Video II Credit Hours: 2
GRD 280 - Portfolio Design Credit Hours: 4
GRD 288 - Graphic Design for Web II Credit Hours: 3
Natural Sciences/Math (3 Credits): AST 151  and AST 151A ,
BIO 110 , BIO 111 , BIO 140  and BIO 140A , BIO 161 , GEL 111 ,
MAT 110 , MAT 143 , PHY 110  and PHY 110A
Total Recommended Credits: 15

Total Credits for AAS Degree: 70

Note:

Students enrolled full-time and making satisfactory progress should complete this program in five semesters. Additional time may be needed to achieve minimum requirements in English, math, or science.

Contact the program coordinator or department chair for specific requirements.

^*Recommended course