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Visual Communication—Graphic Design, Associate in Applied Science
Curriculum VIC.VIC.AAS (C248C)
Offers students an opportunity to acquire specific skills in the diverse industry of Visual Communication-Graphic Design. The associate’s degree program provides background in art and design theories, typography and layout, print, web, photography and digital media. Computer skills are developed through design, projects using software, including Adobe Creative Suite and others.
Qualified individuals may find employment in advertising agencies, art departments and media studios. Typical job titles include: Graphic Designer, Web Designer, Photography Assistant and Media Assistant.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design program, the graduate will be able to:
- design digital and print layouts that are based on foundational design principles;
- create digital and print layouts that are based on proficiencies in typography;
- develop visual narratives using illustration, raster images and photos in print and digital media;
- define the production output process for print and media; and
- produce a professional-level portfolio that gives evidence of meeting industry standards.
Associate in Applied Science Degree
| ART 119 ◊ Two-Dimensional Design | | 3 credits |
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| VIC 104 ◊ Computer Art I | | 3 credits |
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| RHT 101 ◊ # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I | | 3 credits |
| VIC 100 ◊ Graphic Design | | 3 credits |
| VIC 160 ◊ History of Photography | | 3 credits |
| VIC 161 ◊ Introduction to Photoshop | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | | 3 credits |
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| MCM 151 ◊ Cinema Appreciation | | 3 credits |
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| MCM 152 ◊ Cinema History | | 3 credits |
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| VIC 121 ◊ Introduction to Adobe InDesign | | 3 credits |
| VIC 142 ◊ Introduction to Illustrator | | 3 credits |
| VIC 162 ◊ Digital Photography | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| VIC 163 ◊ Digital Studio Photography | | 3 credits |
| VIC 172 ◊ # Web Page Design | | 3 credits |
| VIC 202 ◊ # Advanced InDesign and Typography | | 3 credits |
| VIC 204 # Digital Mixed Media I | | 3 credits |
| VIC 242 ◊ # Advanced Illustrator | | 3 credits |
| VIC 261 ◊ # Advanced Photoshop | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 18 |
| VIC 282 ◊ # Portfolio for Graphic Design | | 3 credits |
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| VIC 285 ◊ Digital Video | | 3 credits |
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| VIC 190 # Introduction to Digital Media and Animation | | 3 credits |
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| General education/Mathematics and/or Science | | 3 credits |
| General education/Social and Behavioral Sciences | | 6 credits |
| Program electives | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 18 |
Total Credit Hours: 66
See VIC course descriptions.
Program electives (3): ART 117◊, ART 119◊, ART 125◊, MCM 160◊, VIC 165, VIC 190, VIC 205, VIC 213◊, VIC 263, VIC 264◊, VIC 272◊, VIC 275, VIC 286◊, VIC 288◊, VIC 296◊
Coordinator: Jill LoBianco-Bartalis, Ext. 3528