Graphic Design-Print (GDD)
2017-2018
AN OPTION OF MARKETING
Type: Career, Degree (AS)
Open Admissions
Division: Career & Tech Education & Bus
The Graphic Design-Print Degree prepares students for a dynamic career in the graphic design or marketing communications fields. This specialized program expands traditional business and marketing offerings with the inclusion of a broad range of graphic design courses that serve to enhance a student's creativity and preparation for the job market. Course work prepares students for entry-level employment in various aspects of the marketing communications field including advertising or promotion, as well as for positions in print-focused graphic design or electronic publishing. As part of the program, students produce a portfolio of their designs and can gain valuable work experience with hands-on work experience through Cooperative Education and Internships which integrate classroom study with a supervised work experience.
First Year
Fall
| ART114 | Visual Design Theory | 3 |
| CMP101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| CPS100 | Information Technology and Its Applications | 3 |
| GRA102 | Graphic Production | 3 |
| GRA202 | Digital Illustration | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| ART110 | Basic Drawing 1 | 3 |
| BUS100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
CMP102-150
| Composition 2 Elective | 3 |
| GRA116 | Electronic Imaging | 3 |
| GRA118 | Digital Page Layout | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year
Fall
Spring
| COP202 | Cooperative Education/Internship | 3 |
| CPS158 | Dreamweaver | 3 |
| GRA216 | Graphic Design Portfolio | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| MKT204 | Advertising | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Requirement Notes
CPS100: May be fulfilled by challenge exam and 3 liberal arts credits.
ART116 is equivalent to GRA130.
COP202: Students may be eligible for COP202 exemption. Please see the COP202 Coop Ed/Internship Exemption Form found on the Academic Program Web page for details. If exemption is approved, student must complete a 3-credit open elective.
Program Note
Communications and Mathematics proficiencies required to graduate.
See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.
Total Credit Hours: 60