Planner for Graphic and Web Design (A.F.A.)

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Official Title of Major: Graphic and Web Design (A.F.A.)

Award: Associate of Fine Arts degree, A.F.A.

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Total Credit Hours: 61

About the Department of Visual Arts and Humanities

Purpose: Prepares students for transfer to a four-year web or graphic design program at a traditional or art school, by providing substantial instruction and opportunity for students to build a strong portfolio. After graduation from a transfer institution, students will be eligible for an entry level position in the web or graphic design industry. Students should work closely with the Graphic Design and Web Design faculty to identify potential transfer schools.

Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/default.cfm): Teddy Johnson

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 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1 OR ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1 (English Composition General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
Social and Behavioral General Education Requirement (Note: Many Social and Behavioral General Education Requirement courses also fulfill the Diversity Requirement.)	3 credit hours
ART 100 - Two-Dimensional Design (Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
ART 125 - Drawing 1	3 credit hours
ART 106 - Introduction to Digital Design (Technology Requirement)	3 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2 (English Composition General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
Mathematics General Education Requirement	3-4 credit hours
ART 209 - Global History of Art: Prehistoric to 14th Century (Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
ART 120 - Digital Photography 1	3 credit hours
ART 166 - Graphic Design 1 OR ART 170 - Web Design 1	3 credit hours

Term 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ART 166 - Graphic Design 1 OR ART 170 - Web Design 1	3 credit hours
Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement	3-4 credit hours
ART 250 - Digital Portfolio Development	3 credit hours
ART 262 - Image & Design	3 credit hours
Choose one course from the following: ART 264 - Fundamentals of Typography ART 266 - Graphic Design 2 ART 268 - User Experience Design for the Web ART 270 - Web Design 2	3 credit hours

Term 4

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement	3-4 credit hours
ART 102 - Three-Dimensional Design	3 credit hours
ART 210 - Global History of Art: 14th Century to the Present OR ART 213 - History of Graphic Design	3 credit hours
Program Electives Choose two courses from the list below. Courses may not count for both foundation requirement and elective. ART 103 - Color ART 137 - Illustration ART 149 - Relief Printmaking ART 160 - Video 1 ART 161 - Video Editing ART 236 - Digital Photography 2 ART 246 - Screen Printing ART 264 - Fundamentals of Typography ART 266 - Graphic Design 2 ART 268 - User Experience Design for the Web ART 270 - Web Design 2	6 credit hours

Transferring Credits

Four-year institutions may accept up to 60 transfer credits or more. Please work with an Academic and Transfer advisor to determine the maximum number of credits you may transfer. Your advisor will assist you in understanding the four-year institution’s transfer credit policies, active articulation agreements, and the opportunity to transfer credits that are not an AACC degree requirement. For more information, contact your AACC Academic and Transfer advisor and visit the Transfer Partners webpage.

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