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Graphic Design 

Area of Study: Visual Communication & Design  
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Business degree in Visual Communication & Design with a concentration in Graphic Design 
Program Description

The Graphic Design Program provides a curriculum integrating the latest digital graphics applications and technologies while mastering the principles of design. You’ll achieve a solid foundation in the elements and principles of design, layout, drawing, imagery, color, typography, illustration, print and web design. The program combines learning form, function, aesthetics, drawing, creative thinking and computer technology. Advanced courses include advertising design and marketing, public relations, direct marketing, media plan development and writing/ editing storyboards for mass media. Practical course projects include designing greeting cards, logos, magazines, web pages, three-dimensional graphics and packaging systems. The curriculum prepares you with real-world, hands-on projects that address current industry trends and needs.

The Graphic Design Program gives students the knowledge and studio skills necessary for a career in today’s challenging commercial arts and graphic design fields. You’ll complete the program with a strong, interdisciplinary portfolio ready to present to potential employers.

Customized degree programs in Technical Studies can be attained by combining technical courses from a variety of visual communications areas.

Specialized lectures and labs focusing on selected topics or current issues in Photography, Digital imaging, Digital Publishing and Interactive Media are offered each semester. Formats vary from 1-day to 4-week workshops and full semester lecture and/or lab classes.

This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following program outcomes:
Visual Communication and Design (Graphic Design) Degree Outcomes.pdf

Program Requirements

Suggested Semester Sequence

First Semester Credits

BADM-1020

Introduction to Business

3

ENG-1010

College Composition I

3

VC&D-1010

Macintosh Basics

1

VC&D-1060

History and Trends in VC&D

3

VC&D-1100

Fundamentals of Design and Layout

2

VC&D-1200

Typography and Layout

3

VC&D-1300

Graphic Design Drawing

1

VC&D-130L

Graphic Design Drawing Studio

1

Total

17

Second Semester   Credits

ART-1050

Drawing 1 (1)

3

ENG-2151
OR
JMC-1011

Technical Writing
OR
Intro to Mass Communication


3-4

IT-1010

Intro to Microcomputer Applications

3

MATH-1060

Survey of Mathematics or higher (2)

3

VC&D-1400

Imaging & Design

1

VC&D-140L

Imaging & Design Studio

1

VC&D-1500

Advertising Design

3

Total

17-18

Third Semester   Credits

VC&D-2200

Multi-Page Layout and Design

2

VC&D-2300

Graphic Design and Illustration

2

VC&D-2400

Designing for Production

2

VCDP-2060
AND/ORX
18/28XX
OR
VCGD-2820

Portable Document Format (PDF)
AND/OR
Special Topics in Visual Communication & Design
OR
Independent Advanced Study/Research in Graphic Design



2-3

VCGD-2330

Corporate Graphics

3

VCGD-2630

Graphic Design Studio I

3-4

Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci

See catalog for AAB Degree requirements (1)

2

Total

14-15

Fourth Semester   Credits

VC&D-2600

Graphic Production

2

VC&D-2700

Media Design

2

VC&D-2990

Portfolio Preparation

2

VCGD-2130

Magazine Design

2

VCGD-2230

Publication Design

2

VCGD-2430

Package Design

2

VCGD-2730

Graphic Design Studio II

2

Arts & Hum/Soc Beh Sci.

See catalog for AAB Degree requirements(1)

2

Total

16

Program Total Credits

 

65-67

Notes

(1)  Minimum 8 semester credits of Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci required--must include ART-1050.

(2) MATH-1800/2800 and 1820/2820 may not be used to meet this requirement.

Note: Courses as listed satisfy degree competencies and skills.

C = Capstone Course

 
Program Outcome