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Graphic Design - Visual Arts Professional (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

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.

This is not intended as a transfer degree. Students who wish to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design should consider the Visual Design (Web and Graphic) - Visual Arts Transfer (A.A.) . There is also a Graphic Design (certificate) for those who wish for a more focused course of study.

Graduation Requirements

See Academic Regulations for college-wide Graduation Requirements .

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General Education Requirements: 21-27 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education Requirements and degree program required courses section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English: 3-6 credits

ENG 111 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 3 credit hours AND
ENG 112 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 115 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours AND
ENG 116 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 121 - Composition and Literature 3 credit hours
Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the college English composition general education requirements.

Arts and Humanities: 3 credits

ART 100 - Two-Dimensional Design 3 credit hours
This course simultaneously satisfies the Arts and Humanities General Education requirements and one of the Program Requirements for this degree.

Biological and Physical Sciences: 3-4 credits

See General Education Biological and Physical Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Biological and Physical Sciences, Computer Technology or Mathematics: 3-4 credits

See General Education Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Program Requirements: 10 credits

Students must complete all of these courses with a grade of C or better.

ART 100 - Two-Dimensional Design 3 credit hours
This course simultaneously satisfies the Arts and Humanities general education requirement listed above.
ART 106 - Digital Design 3 credit hours
ART 250 - Digital Portfolio Development 1 credit hour
ART 275 - Digital Arts Internship 3 credit hours
If available, a student may substitute a capstone or practicum course for ART 275 , pending approval of the department chair.

Area of Concentration: 26-32 credits

Required Courses: 21 credits

ART 117 - Digital Imaging 3 credit hours
ART 120 - Digital Photography 1 3 credit hours
ART 125 - Drawing 1 3 credit hours
ART 166 - Graphic Design 1: Fundamentals 3 credit hours
ART 170 - Web Design 1 3 credit hours
OR
ART 171 - Interactive Design 1 3 credit hours
ART 264 - Fundamentals of Typography 3 credit hours
ART 266 - Graphic Design 2 3 credit hours

Choose one to three courses from the following: 3-9 credits

ART 121 - Black and White Photography 3 credit hours
ART 137 - Illustration 3 credit hours
ART 161 - Video Editing 3 credit hours
ART 170 - Web Design 1 3 credit hours
ART 171 - Interactive Design 1 3 credit hours
ART 247 - Lithographic Printmaking 3 credit hours
ART 270 - Web Design 2 3 credit hours
BPA 127 - eMarketing 3 credit hours
CTP 118 - Web Development using HTML/CSS 4 credit hours
ESI 103 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 credit hours

Electives: 0-5 credits

No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be used as electives.

Computer Competency Requirement

ART 106 meets this requirement.

Diversity Requirement

All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the diversity requirement. In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Graphic Design Area of Concentration, students will be able to:

Incorporate knowledge of design history into original design work;
Apply conceptual techniques (sketching, storyboarding, etc.) as a preliminary process in the design of original work;
Utilize principles and elements of design to respond to specific graphic design problems;
Use mainstream technological tools to solve design problems and communicate complex information in a clear and creative format;
Apply knowledge of production processes in the creation of a wide variety of design projects;
Apply knowledge of typography, color, form, and layout, and apply this knowledge in a variety of design projects;
Collaborate with local businesses, organizations, and non-profits to produce real-world, portfolio-ready design projects;
Discuss primary historical periods and cultural trends in art and graphic design;
Develop a professional portfolio of work, suitable to present at interviews for both transfer and job-related activities;
Communicate with design instructors, peers and clients about select design projects.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

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