Graphic Design Concentration, Arts and Sciences, A.A.
The concentration in Graphic Design will prepare students for transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor of fine arts degree with a concentration in graphic design. While most courses are transferable to a four-year institution, students who wish to transfer should discuss their choice of courses with an academic advisor from the transfer institution.
Program Outcomes:
- Students have the necessary skills to enter a four-year graphic design program at the junior level.
- Students have software and hardware skills to solve introductory visual design problems typically found in any visual communications program.
- Students will have mastered the "first year foundational art skills" necessary for entry to a four-year program.
- View the Graphic Design Technology Fact Sheet for faculty contact information and additional program information.
Program Pathway
First Year Fall
Gen Ed-
| English | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Mathematics | 3-4 credits |
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| ART-101 | Introduction to Visual Arts | 3 credits |
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| ART-231 | History of Western Art I | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| ART-232 | History of Western Art II | 3 credits |
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| ART-115 | Photography I | 3 credits |
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| ART-102 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| GDT-112 | Digital Tools | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
First Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| English | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Diversity | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3 credits |
| GDT-116 | Digital Imaging | 3 credits |
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| GDT-142 | Computer Illustration: Adobe Illustrator | 3 credits |
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| GDT-143 | Digital Layout/Prepress | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year Fall
Gen Ed-
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 4 credits |
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| ART-120 | Ceramics I | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| ART-122 | Sculpture I | 3 credits |
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| GDT-146 | Graphic Design I | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| GDT-215 | Typography | 3 credits |
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Elective-
| Choose in consultation with advisor | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Gen Ed (Biological/Physical Science): Of your two Science requirements, one must have a lab.
Elective (Choose in consultation with advisor): WEB-101 is preferred.
Second Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 3-4 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
| ART-103 | Drawing I | 3 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with advisor | 3 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with advisor | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Gen Ed (Biological/Physical Science): Of your two Science requirements, one must have a lab.
1st Elective (Choose in consultation with advisor) Course: GDT-246 is preferred.
2nd Elective (Choose in consultation with advisor) Course: GDT-220 is preferred.
General Education Requirements (31-33 Credits)
Arts/Humanities
- Select another course from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (3 Credits)
| ART-101 | Introduction to Visual Arts | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| ART-231 | History of Western Art I | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| ART-232 | History of Western Art II | 3 credits |
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Biological/Physical Science
- Select two courses from the approved General Education course list in the Biological/Physical Science category -one must be a laboratory course (7-8 Credits)
Diversity
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)
English
*A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for one course from the English category.
- Select two courses from the approved General Education course list in the English category (6 Credits)
Mathematics
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Mathematics category (3-4 Credits)
Program Requirements (21 Credits)
Requirements List
| ART-102 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| GDT-112 | Digital Tools | 3 credits |
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| ART-103 | Drawing I | 3 credits |
| ART-115 | Photography I | 3 credits |
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| ART-120 | Ceramics I | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| ART-122 | Sculpture I | 3 credits |
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| | |
| GDT-116 | Digital Imaging | 3 credits |
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| GDT-142 | Computer Illustration: Adobe Illustrator | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| GDT-143 | Digital Layout/Prepress | 3 credits |
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| GDT-146 | Graphic Design I | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| GDT-215 | Typography | 3 credits |
Free Electives (6-8 Credits)
Requirements List
Electives should be selected in consultation with a transfer advisor and/or the transfer institution. Some recommended courses are listed below:
| ART-104 | Painting I | 3 credits |
| ART-203 | Drawing II | 3 credits |
| ART-215 | Photography II | 3 credits |
| COM-103 | Public Speaking | 3 credits |
| COM-108 | Introduction to Human Communication | 3 credits |
| CSC-102 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 credits |
| GDT-112 | Digital Tools | 3 credits |
| GDT-146 | Graphic Design I | 3 credits |
| GDT-215 | Typography | 3 credits |
| GDT-220 | Digital Video and Audio | 3 credits |
| GDT-246 | Graphic Design II | 3 credits |
| GDT-269 | Internship I | 1-3 credits |
| SDE-102 | 2D Animation and Interactive Design | 3 credits |
| WEB-101 | Web Design I | 3 credits |
| WEB-110 | Web Design II | 3 credits |
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)