Planner for Visual Arts Professional - Graphic Design (A.A.S.)
Title of Major: Visual Arts Professional - Graphic Design, A.A.S.
Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.
Code: AAS.VSL-P.GRPH-DSGN
Total Credit Hours: 60
Visual Arts and Humanities - see www.aacc.edu
Purpose: Prepares students for an internship or entry-level position in the field of graphic design and enhances knowledge and skills of those already working in the industry. This concentration may also allow professionals in a related industry to make a career change or supplement an existing degree.
Students will develop fundamental skills in graphic design, including drawing, typography, digital imaging, photography and page design and layout. Students will gain professional experience while working on client-based projects and completing a graphic design internship.
Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Matthew Moore
Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.
Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________
Term 1
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 111-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 OR ENG 115-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers OR ENG 121-Composition and Literature Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the English composition general education requirement. (English GER)  |
3 credit hours | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences, Computer Technology or Mathematics GER (CTA 100-Computing and Information Technology or CTP 103-Theories and Applications of Digital Technology simultaneously satisfies computer competency requirement.) |
3-4 credit hours | ||
Mathematics GER  |
3-4 credit hours | ||
| ART 100-Two-Dimensional Design (Arts & Humanites GER) |
3 credit hours | ||
| ART 106-Introduction to Digital Design ART 106 satisfies the computer competency requirement but does not meet the computer technology general education requirement. |
3 credit hours |
Term 2
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 112-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 OR ENG 116-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers OR Elective No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be taken as electives.  |
3 credit hours | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences GER |
3-4 credit hours | ||
Health/Fitness/Wellness GER  |
3 credit hours | ||
| ART 262-Image & Design | 3 credit hours | ||
| ART 120-Digital Photography 1 | 3 credit hours |
Term 3
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences GER |
3 credit hours | ||
| ART 125-Drawing 1 | 3 credit hours | ||
| ART 166-Graphic Design 1: Fundamentals | 3 credit hours | ||
| ART 170-Web Design 1 OR ART 171-Interactive Design 1 |
3 credit hours | ||
| ART 264-Fundamentals of Typography | 3 credit hours |
Term 4
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ART 250-Digital Portfolio Development |
1 credit hour | ||
| ART 266-Graphic Design 2 |
3 credit hours | ||
| ART 275-Digital Arts Internship If available, student may substitute a capstone or practicum course for ART 275 pending approval of department chair. |
3 credit hours | ||
| Choose one to three courses from the following list: ART 121-Black and White Photography ART 137-Illustration ART 161-Video Editing ART 170-Web Design 1 ART 171-Interactive Design 1 ART 247-Lithographic Printmaking ART 270-Web Design 2 BPA 127-eMarketing CTP 118-Web Development using HTML/CSS ESI 103-Introduction to Entrepreneurship |
3-9 credit hours | ||
| Electives No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be taken as electives. |
0-5 credit hours |
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