Graphic Communications Degrees and Certificates
A.A.S. Degree
This visual communication program prepares students for entry-level positions as digital designers and illustrators in the graphics publishing and multimedia industry. Students may choose to emphasize digital design, illustration, or interactive design.
I. General Education Core (15-16)
Area A: Communication (6 credits)
ENG 101 Composition I - with a grade of C or better. (3)
COMM 101 Principles of Communication
Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (3 credits)
ART 131 Survey of Non-Western Art (3) recommended or select one course from Area B on pages 50-52. (3)
Area C: Mathematics (demonstrated competence required)
Placement into MATH 095 or completion of MATH 090 - with a grade of C or better
Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (3-4 credits)
Select one course from Area D on pages 50-52. (3-4)
Area E: Social and Behavioral Science (3 credits)
Select one course from Area E on pages 50-52. (3)
II. Program Requirements (36)
ART 101 Two Dimensional Design (3)
ART 102 Three Dimensional Design (3)
ART 104 Drawing I (3)
ART 106 Drawing II (3)
ART 115 Introduction to Computer Art (3)
ART 121 History of Western Art I (3)
ART 122 History of Western Art II (3)
GC 151 Introduction to Graphic Design (3)
GC 299 Internship/Seminar (3)
OR
ART 295 Portfolio Seminar (3)
Select one Option for Specialization from the list below: (9)
Option A:
Digital Design (9 Hrs)
GC 160 Design for Publishing (3)
GC 287 Professional Design (3)
ART 205 Printmaking (3)
Option B:
Illustration (9 Hrs)
GC 171 Illustration I (3)
ART 162 Life Drawing (3)
ART 201 Painting I (3)
Option C:
Interactive Design Specialization (9 Hrs)
GC 162 Introduction to Web Site Development (3)
GC 262 Flash/Interface Design (3)
GC 265 Interactive Design Project (3)
III. Electives (9)
Select 9 credits from ART, GC, and/or PHOTO courses.
Recommended electives for the Interactive Design Option include:
GC 175 Animation Techniques (2)
GC 182 Digital Video (2)
GC 185 Digital Sound (2)
Program Total: 60 credits
Digital Design
Certificate
This program provides a foundation in design and computer art and experience with specialized software and techniques required to work in the field of digital design. Students are prepared for entry-level or freelance work in electronic and print media.
Program Requirements:
ART 115 Introduction to Computer Art (3)
ART 205 Printmaking (3)
GC 151 Introduction to Graphic Design (3)
GC 160 Design for Publishing (3)
GC 287 Professional Design (3)
Program Total: 15 credits
E-Business
(See Information Technology)
Interactive Design
Certificate
This program provides a foundation in design and computer art and experience with specialized software and techniques required to work in the field of interactive design. Students are prepared for entry-level or freelance work in interactive design.
Program Requirements:
ART 115 Introduction to Computer Art (3)
GC 151 Introduction to Graphic Design (3)
GC 162 Introduction to Web Site Development (3)
GC 262 Flash/Interface Design (3)
GC 265 Interactive Design Project (3)
Program Total: 15 credits
