2023-2024 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 1021English Composition I (GT-CO1)

3

ENG 1022English Composition II (GT-CO2)

3

COM 1150Public Speaking

3

Or

COM 1250Interpersonal Communication (GT-SS3)

3

Mathematics

(4 Credits)

MAT 1240Mathematics for Liberal Arts (GT-MA1)

4

Or

MAT 1340College Algebra (GT-MA1)

4

Arts and Humanities

(3 Credits)

Select one course

ART 1111Art History - Ancient to Medieval (GT-AH1)

3

OR

ART 1112Art History – Renaissance to Modern: GT-AH1

3

Graphic and Web Design Core Course Requirements: 38 credits

Take all courses

ART 1201Drawing I

3

ART 1002Visual Concepts 2-D Design

3

CIS 2003Technology for Career Success

2

CWB 1010Complete Web Authoring (HTML)

3

MGD 1002Introduction to Multimedia

3

MGD 1015Type & Layout

3

MGD 1011Adobe Photoshop I

3

MGD 1012Adobe Illustrator I

3

MGD 1013Adobe InDesign

3

MGD 1033Graphic Design I

3

MGD 1041Web Design I

3

MGD 1043Motion Graphic Design I (Software)

3

MGD 2027Marcomm Practices

3

Electives: 6 credits

Select any two courses below

ART 1110Art Appreciation: GT-AH1

3

ART 10033-D Design

3

ART 10044-D Design: Time-Based Art

3

ART 1401Digital Photography I

3

CWB 2005Client-side Scripting

3

MGD 2033Graphic Design II

3