Associate of Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design

Credit hours: 64

 

Description

The Graphic Design degree program prepares students for employment in entry-level positions in the commercial art and advertising fields. This degree program prepares students with the design principles and desktop publishing skills required for employment in today's job market.

Note: Students interested in a transfer program should see an academic advisor for an educational plan, since this degree is primarily designed to prepare students directly for employment.

Program Requirements

ART 110 - Drawing I Credits: 3

ART 112 - Two-Dimensional Design Credits: 3

ART 114 - Color Credits: 3

ART 130 - Web Site Design Credits: 3

ART 131 - Graphic Design I Credits: 4

ART 132 - Graphic Design II Credits: 4

ART 137 - Adobe Photoshop I Credits: 3

ART 200 - Art History I Credits: 3

OR ART 201 - Art History II Credits: 3

ART 230 - Graphic Design III Credits: 4

ART 231 - Digital Illustration Credits: 4

ART 232 - Portfolio Development Credits: 2

ART 233 - User Experience Design Credits: 3

ART 234 - Advanced Graphic Design Projects Credits: 3

Program Electives

Select 3 credit hours from the following courses:

ART 113 - Three-Dimensional Design Credits: 3

ART 139 - Digital Video Editing I Credits: 3

ART 296 - Internship: Art Credits: 3

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Graphic Design Degree program, the learner will be able to:

  1. Work independently or as part of a team to successfully complete graphic design projects.

  2. Develop creative solutions to visual problems.

  3. Utilize typography in design solutions.

  4. Employ industry-standard software.

  5. Identify design principles.

  6. Analyze design principles.

  7. Synthesize design principles.

  8. Produce and maintain a professional portfolio.

  9. Articulate traditional and nontraditional art examples and how those examples affect popular visual literacy.