GRPDN - Graphic Design Program, A.A.S.

Program Title

Graphic Design Program, A.A.S.

Program Code

GRPDN

Program Description

This program is for students who wish to gain employment in the field of graphic art and design. Positions may be available in advertising - print and non-print - and in various visual communication fields. Employment areas may include: design production, print production, display, digital design, illustration, and photography. This program is not designed for transfer to a four-year college. Students who wish to complete Bachelors' degrees should choose the Graphic Design Option of the Humanities A.A. Program.

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:

course - History of Art: Ancient Through Medieval Credits: 3
course - History of Art: Renaissance Through Contemporary Credits: 3
course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
course - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts Credits: 3
course - History of Classical Music Credits: 3
course - Intercultural Communication: The Person and The Process Credits: 3
courseS - Public Speaking Credits: 3

Career Studies: 39 Credits as Follows:

course - Drawing I Credits: 3
course - 2-D Design Credits: 3
course - Color Theory Credits: 3
course - Typography I Credits: 3
course - Typography II Credits: 3
course - Illustration Credits: 3
course - Introduction to Digital Media Design Credits: 3
course - Graphic Design Production Credits: 3
course - Graphic Design Techniques Credits: 3
course - Graphic Design Portfolio Credits: 3
course - WEB Design Using HTML Credits: 3
course - Advertising Credits: 3
course - Digital Photography I Credits: 3

Total Credits Required for Degree: 60

Suggested Sequence

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

course - History of Art: Ancient Through Medieval Credits: 3
course - Drawing I Credits: 3
course - Typography I Credits: 3
course - Introduction to Digital Media Credits: 3
course - History of Classical Music Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Semester 2: Spring Term

course - 2-D Design Credits: 3
course - Color Theory Credits: 3
course - Typography II Credits: 3
course - Illustration Credits: 3
course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Semester 3: Fall Term

course - Graphic Design Production Credits: 3
course - Advertising Credits: 3
course - Digital Photography I Credits: 3
course - Intercultural Communication: The Person and The Process Credits: 3
course - Public Speaking Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Semester 4: Spring Term

course - Graphic Design Techniques Credits: 3
course - Graphic Design Portfolio Credits: 3
course - WEB Design Using HTML Credits: 3
course - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts Credits: 3
course - History of Art: Renaissance Through Contemporary Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Sequence Note:

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