Graphic Design Technology, A.A.S.
The Graphic Design Technology A.A.S. program provides training for a variety of careers in visual communication and graphic design. This A.A.S. program is a career degree, preparing students for the workforce after graduation. However, students can opt to transfer to a four-year program rather than start a career, but should confer with advisors and transferring institutions for specific requirements.
Program Outcomes:
- Students will have applied software and hardware skills to solve introductory visual design problems typically found in a visual communications program.
- Students will create a portfolio plus a digital portfolio site that demonstrates mastery of visual design and communication skills.
- Student will be able to compose and or implement a "design brief" which explains the project, what they were trying to achieve and how they have accomplished this using the language of a graphic designer.
- 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 |
| ART-101 | Introduction to Visual Arts | 3 credits |
| ART-103 | Drawing I | 3 credits |
| GDT-112 | Digital Tools | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
First Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| English | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Diversity | 3 credits |
| WEB-101 | Web Design I | 3 credits |
| GDT-116 | Digital Imaging | 3 credits |
| GDT-143 | Digital Layout/Prepress | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year Fall
Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 3-4 credits |
| GDT-215 | Typography | 3 credits |
| GDT-146 | Graphic Design I | 3 credits |
| GDT-142 | Computer Illustration: Adobe Illustrator | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year Spring
| SDE-102 | 2D Animation and Interactive Design | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3 credits |
| GDT-220 | Digital Video and Audio | 3 credits |
| GDT-246 | Graphic Design II | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
General Education Requirements (21-23 Credits)
Arts/Humanities
| ART-101 | Introduction to Visual Arts | 3 credits |
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Biological/Physical Science
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 (33 Credits)
Requirements List
| ART-103 | Drawing I | 3 credits |
| GDT-112 | Digital Tools | 3 credits |
| GDT-116 | Digital Imaging | 3 credits |
| GDT-142 | Computer Illustration: Adobe Illustrator | 3 credits |
| GDT-143 | Digital Layout/Prepress | 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 |
| SDE-102 | 2D Animation and Interactive Design | 3 credits |
| WEB-101 | Web Design I | 3 credits |
Restricted Electives (4-6 Credits)
Select Restricted Elective Credits from the Following List
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)