Graphic Design Option, Humanities, A.A.

Students who wish to transfer with majors in graphic design should select this option which combines general education and basic production courses. The option prepares students to transfer to four-year programs which allow them to enter design fields such corporate design, illustration, graphic design, typography, corporate identity and others

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Apply the meaning of corporate identity
Apply the principles of good illustration
Demonstrate graphic design
Apply typography

Requirements

General Education - 45-48 credits

As described in the General Education section of the catalog and as identified below:

Career Studies - 12 credits as follows:

GRPH101 - Typography I Credits: 3
GRPH102 - Typography II Credits: 3
GRPH204 - Graphic Design Production Credits: 3
GRPH216 - Graphic Design Techniques Credits: 3

Elective - 0-3 credits

Total credits required for degree: 60

Program Code for registration: HUGDS

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Suggested Sequence - Humanities Program A.A. Degree Graphic Design Option

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

GRPH101 - Typography I Credits: 3
Mathematics /Science /Technological Competency Credits: 3-4 ⁽¹⁾
ENGL121 - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Mathematics Credits: 3-4 ⁽¹⁾

Total credits: 15-17

Semester 2 - Spring Term

GRPH102 - Typography II Credits: 3
ENGL122 - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
History Credits: 3
Mathematics or Science Credits: 3-4 ⁽¹⁾
Social Sciences Credits: 3

Total credits: 15-16

Semester 3 - Fall Term

GRPH204 - Graphic Design Production Credits: 3
SPCH115 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Science (with lab) Credits: 4⁽¹⁾
History Credits: 3

Total credits: 16

Semester 4 - Spring Term

GRPH216 - Graphic Design Techniques Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Cultural & Global Awareness Credits: 3 ⁽²⁾
Social Sciences Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 0-3

Total credits: 12-15

Sequence Notes:

⁽¹⁾A minimum of 12 credits are required from the Mathematics , Sciences or Technological Competency knowledge areas.

⁽²⁾ One course is required from the Cultural & Global Awareness knowledge area. Students may meet the requirement while simultaneously fulfilling the General Education requirement for another knowledge area.

Transfer Information

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