Graphic Design - Graphic Design Concentration, A.S.

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Program Design

The purpose of the Graphic Design Concentration associate degree program is:

to provide a graphic design transfer program in the area of design, fine arts, art education, computer graphics and advertising;
to offer a degree program for those considering an entry-level position in related commercial art fields; and
to provide greater technical knowledge and awareness of the creative visual arts to the community.

The program is structured to equip students with a sound foundation in technical skills, graphic design concepts, aesthetics, terminology and vocabulary, and to provide an awareness of the application of acquired technical knowledge. Computer use will be an integral part of the program.

Curriculum

Students may enroll in art and graphic design courses full- or part-time. There are no requirements or prerequisites for students wishing to take courses part-time or as electives for other programs.

Graphic design/fine arts faculty members are available for consultation with students who wish to enroll in the program and, thereafter, for course selection and transfer information.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all Graphic Design degree program requirements, graduates will:

Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of graphic design as a form of communication and art.
Demonstrate an ability to use design processes and principles to create visual products that convey a specific message to a targeted audience.
Demonstrate creative thinking skills and strategies and use problem-solving techniques across a wide range of media.
Demonstrate an understanding of how creative processes and skills are integrated with printing and other reproduction processes found in the graphic design field.
Demonstrate knowledge of new technologies such as computer graphics that continue to evolve into important production tools.
Demonstrate an awareness of the varied career paths within the graphics industry including, but not limited to, art direction, illustration, project design, production art, graphic design and media direction.

In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Core.

Graphic Design - Graphic Design Concentration Requirements

ENG* 101: Composition 3 Credits
GRA* 151: Graphic Design I: Principles & Process 3 Credits
DGA* 111: Introduction to Computer Graphics 3 Credits
Choose one course from Gen Ed - Social Sciences 3 Credits
ART* 111: Drawing I 3 Credits or
DGA* 113: Drawing for Animation & Games 3 Credits
Subtotal: 15
ENG* 110: Introduction to Literature 3 Credits
GRA* 156: Graphic Design History, Theory and Practice 3 Credits
GRA* 221: Illustration I 3 Credits
GRA* 252: Graphic Design II: Layout 3 Credits
Choose one course from Gen Ed - Physical and Natural Sciences 3-4 Credits
Subtotal: 15-16
DGA* 220: Visual Storytelling & Sequential Art 3 Credits
DGA* 271: 3-D Computer Modeling 3 Credits
GRA* 222: Illustration II 3 Credits
CST* 150: Web Design & Development I 3 Credits
COM* 173: Public Speaking 3 Credits or
COM* 172: Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits or
COM* 278: Group Communication 3 Credits
Subtotal: 15
DGA* 240: Web Page Design: UX 3 Credits
DGA* 289: Motion Graphics & Effects 3 Credits
Elective History course (HIS* 101 , HIS* 102 , HIS* 121 , HIS* 122 , HIS* 201 or HIS* 202 ) 3 Credits
MAT* 138 or above (Gen Ed - Mathematics ) 3 Credits
ART* 292: Cooperative Education 3 Credits or
DGA* 212: Advanced Computer Graphics 3 Credits
Subtotal: 15

Total Minimum Credits Required: 60

Note:

COM* 173 is recommended as the Humanities elective choice for students planning to transfer to a 4-year state university in the future.
If a student is interested in transferring to another institution it is recommended that the student speaks to the Program Coordinator or program faculty as early as possible to discuss course selection and transferability.