Graphic Design: Associate Degree (A30100)

Program Requirements

General Education Courses

Course Number	Course Name	Class	Lab	Contact	Credits
COM 120	Introduction to Interpersonal Communication	3		3	3
	Or
COM 231	Public Speaking	3		3	3

ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3		3	3
MAT 143	Quantitative Literacy	2	2	4	3

Select one course each from Humanities/Fine Arts and Social/Behavioral Sciences.

Major Courses

Core (Required Courses)

Course Number	Course Name	Class	Lab	Work/Clinical	Contact	Credits
GRD 110	Typography I	2	3		5	3
GRD 280	Portfolio Design	2	4		6	4

Required Subject Area

Course Number	Course Name	Class	Lab	Contact	Credits
ART 121	Two-Dimensional Design		6	6	3
GRD 141	Graphic Design I	2	4	6	4
GRD 142	Graphic Design II	2	4	6	4
GRD 151	Computer Design Basics	1	4	5	3
GRD 152	Computer Design Technology	1	4	5	3

Other Major Courses (Take 33 credits)

Course Number	Course Name	Class	Lab	Contact	Credits
ART 171	Digital Design I		6	6	3
ART 275	Introduction to Graphic Design		6	6	3
ART 276	Interactive Media and Design Solutions		6	6	3
GRA 121	Graphic Arts I	2	4	6	4
GRD 121	Drawing Fundamentals I	1	3	4	2
GRD 188	Graphic Design for Web I	2	3	5	3
GRD 241	Graphic Design III	2	4	6	4
GRD 242	Graphic Design IV	2	4	6	4
GRD 249	Advanced Design Practice	1	9	10	4
WEB 120	Introduction to Internet Multimedia	2	2	4	3

*WBL XXX: See Work-Based Learning (WBL).

Other Required Courses

Course Number	Course Name	Class	Lab	Work/Clinical	Contact	Credits
ACA 115	Success & Study Skills		2		2	1

Total Credit Hours: 73

*Subject to the approval of the Work-Based Learning Coordinator, students enrolled in designated programs of study may have the opportunity to participate in Work-Based Learning with a maximum of 8 credits for applicable associate degree programs, 4 credits for diploma programs, or 2 credits for certificate programs. For students in a registered apprenticeship, credits are increased to a maximum of 16 credits for associate degree programs, 8 credits for diploma programs, or 4 credits for certificate programs.

Recommended Semester Schedule

First Year Fall

Course Number	Course Name	Class	Lab	Contact	Credits
ACA 115	Success & Study Skills		2	2	1
ART 121	Two-Dimensional Design		6	6	3
ART 275	Introduction to Graphic Design		6	6	3
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3		3	3
GRD 141	Graphic Design I	2	4	6	4
GRD 151	Computer Design Basics	1	4	5	3

First Year Spring

Course Number	Course Name	Class	Lab	Contact	Credits
ART 171	Digital Design I		6	6	3
ART 276	Interactive Media and Design Solutions		6	6	3

COM 120	Introduction to Interpersonal Communication	3		3	3
	Or
COM 231	Public Speaking	3		3	3

GRD 121	Drawing Fundamentals I	1	3	4	2
GRD 142	Graphic Design II	2	4	6	4

First Year Summer

Course Number	Course Name	Class	Lab	Work/Clinical	Contact	Credits
ART 111	Art Appreciation	3			3	3
GRA 121	Graphic Arts I	2	4		6	4

Second Year Fall

Course Number	Course Name	Class	Lab	Contact	Credits
GRD 110	Typography I	2	3	5	3
GRD 152	Computer Design Technology	1	4	5	3
GRD 241	Graphic Design III	2	4	6	4
MAT 143	Quantitative Literacy	2	2	4	3
WEB 120	Introduction to Internet Multimedia	2	2	4	3

Second Year Spring

Course Number	Course Name	Class	Lab	Contact	Credits
GRD 188	Graphic Design for Web I	2	3	5	3
GRD 242	Graphic Design IV	2	4	6	4
GRD 280	Portfolio Design	2	4	6	4
PSY 150	General Psychology	3		3	3

Second Year Summer

Course Number	Course Name	Class	Lab	Work/Clinical	Contact	Credits
GRD 249	Advanced Design Practice	1	9		10	4