2021-2022 Catalog

Graphic and Web Design, A.A.S.

Degree is designed to prepare students to enter the field of graphic design, while focusing on both design and best use of technical tools. Graphic designers create visual representations of complex ideas or messages, typically in an effort to promote a product, company or organization. Designers communicate in print by designing posters, books, catalogs, logos, ads and cards. They also create designs for the digital space including websites, motion graphics and interactive media. Designers work in-house for companies, design firms, and as freelance designers. Students will develop the ability to design efficiently, incorporate text with imagery, use design software, and interface effectively with business clients and marketing teams. 

Degree Requirements: 60 credits

General Education Requirements: 16 credits

English and Communication

(9 Credits)

ENG 121English Composition I (GT-CO1)

3

ENG 122English Composition II (GT-CO2)

3

COM 115Public Speaking

3

Or

COM 125Interpersonal Communication (GT-SS3)

3

Mathematics

(4 Credits)

MAT 120Mathematics for Liberal Arts: GT-MA1

4

Or

MAT 121College Algebra: GT-MA1

4

Arts and Humanities

(3 Credits)

Select one course

ART 111Art History - Ancient to Medieval (GT-AH1)

3

OR

ART 112Art History – Renaissance to Modern (GT-AH1)

3

Graphic and Web Design Core Course Requirements: 38 credits

Take all courses

ART 121Drawing I

3

ART 131Visual Concepts 2-D Design

3

CIS 203Technology for Career Success

2

CWB 110Complete Web Authoring (HTML)

3

MGD 102Introduction to Multimedia

3

MGD 105Type & Layout

3

MGD 111Adobe Photoshop I

3

MGD 112Adobe Illustrator I

3

MGD 114Adobe InDesign

3

MGD 133Graphic Design I

3

MGD 141Web Design I

3

MGD 143Motion Graphic Design I (Software)

3

MGD 227Marcomm Practices

3

Electives: 6 credits

Choose any 2 below:

ART 110Art Appreciation (GT-AH1)

3

ART 132Visual Concepts 3-D Design

3

ART 134Visual Concepts 4-D Design

3

ART 139Digital Photography I

3

CWB 205Client-side Scripting

3

MGD 233Graphic Design II

3