Graphic Design, A.A.S.

This program prepares students seeking to pursue entry-level positions in graphic, advertising, marketing, and installation design. Career studies courses provide knowledge base in typography, illustration, production, and process techniques related to software, photography, and analogue skill sets. Students will develop a diverse professional portfolio consisting of studio projects based in print, digital, and environmental media including visual identity, way-finding, and packaging design.

Transfer Information: Dual Admissions, Rutgers-Lincroft degree plans, and Transfer Resources

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the anatomy of type and apply to contemporary branding techniques
Develop proficiency in visual communication skills through graphic techniques used in various digital software programs
Apply effective visual and critical thinking skills to the implementation of the design problem-solving process
Implement visual communication principles to the successful realization of a product identity and packaging needs
Apply contemporary illustrative concepts to communicate an effective storyline in visual graphics
Explore new, experimental and theoretical thinking emerging within the field of graphic design

Requirements

General Education - 21 credits:

As described in the General Education section of the catalog. The following courses are required:

ARTH106 - History of Art: Ancient Through Medieval Credits: 3
ARTH107 - History of Art: Renaissance Through Contemporary Credits: 3
ENGL121 - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
MATH136 - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts Credits: 3
MUSI115 - History of Classical Music Credits: 3
SOCI105 - Intercultural Communication: The Person and The Process Credits: 3
SPCH115 - Public Speaking Credits: 3

Career Studies - 39 credits as follows:

ARTS111 - Drawing I Credits: 3
ARTS121 - 2-D Design Credits: 3
ARTS122 - Color Theory Credits: 3
GRPH101 - Typography I Credits: 3
GRPH102 - Typography II Credits: 3
GRPH115 - Illustration Credits: 3
GRPH120 - Introduction to Digital Media Design Credits: 3
GRPH204 - Graphic Design Production Credits: 3
GRPH216 - Graphic Design Techniques Credits: 3
GRPH220 - Graphic Design Portfolio Credits: 3
COMP166 - WEB Design Using HTML Credits: 3
MRKT105 - Advertising Credits: 3
PHTY120 - Digital Photography I Credits: 3

Total credits required for degree: 60

Program Code for registration: GRPDN

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Suggested Sequence - Graphic Design Program A.A.S. Degree

The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years. This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Foundational Studies requirements and prerequisites and presumes a Fall Term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs. See a counselor for other options and to monitor your progress.

Semester 1 - Fall Term

ARTH106 - History of Art: Ancient Through Medieval Credits: 3
ARTS111 - Drawing I Credits: 3
GRPH101 - Typography I Credits: 3
GRPH120 - Introduction to Digital Media Design Credits: 3
MUSI115 - History of Classical Music Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Semester 2 - Spring Term

ARTS121 - 2-D Design Credits: 3
ARTS122 - Color Theory Credits: 3
GRPH102 - Typography II Credits: 3
GRPH115 - Illustration Credits: 3
ENGL121 - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Semester 3 - Fall Term

GRPH204 - Graphic Design Production Credits: 3
MRKT105 - Advertising Credits: 3
PHTY120 - Digital Photography I Credits: 3
SOCI105 - Intercultural Communication: The Person and The Process Credits: 3
SPCH115 - Public Speaking Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Semester 4 - Spring Term

GRPH216 - Graphic Design Techniques Credits: 3
GRPH220 - Graphic Design Portfolio Credits: 3
COMP166 - WEB Design Using HTML Credits: 3
MATH136 - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts Credits: 3
ARTH107 - History of Art: Renaissance Through Contemporary Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Sequence Notes:

⁽¹⁾ One course is recommended from the Cultural & Global Awareness knowledge area.

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