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3/22/2022 12:47:42 PM

Visual Communication—Graphic Design, Associate in Applied Science

Pathway:

Graphic Design

Curriculum Code:

VIC.VIC.AAS (C248C)

Total Program Credits: 60

Explore the exciting world of Visual Communication at Triton College. In this innovative program, you will work with practicing artist-educators to explore the artistic and technical components of Graphic Design, Web Design, Animation, Digital Video, and Digital Photography. Master the tools of Adobe CC including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop with our hands-on approach to learning. Create professional marketing materials as well as works of art. The program teaches you how to develop your eye by exploring the principals of design. For the capstone project you will create a portfolio of your images to be used for self-promotion. Upon successful completion of this program, students will have the technical skills to gain entry level employment in the field of Graphic Design. Additionally, the AAS degree contains general education courses for students who wish to transfer to a four-year school.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science in Graphic Design Degree 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 standard.

(Fall 2021)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
RHT 101 # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I

Communications Gen-ed

3

VIC 100 Graphic Design

Core Course

3

VIC 121 Introduction to Adobe InDesign

Core Course

3

VIC 142 Introduction to Illustrator

Core Course

3

VIC 161 Introduction to Photoshop

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan. Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events (if intending to transfer).

Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102.

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
SPE 101 # Principles of Effective Speaking

Communications Gen-ed

3

VIC 104 Computer Art I

Core Course

3

VIC 202 # Advanced InDesign and Typography

Core Course

3

VIC 242 # Advanced Illustrator

Core Course

3

VIC 261 # Advanced Photoshop

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer). If intending to transfer, create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers and attend a Transfer 101 Workshop.

Note: Grade of ‘C’ or high is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102. Students must complete RHT 101, with SPE 101, or RHT 101 with RHT 102. Students intending to transfer are encouraged to complete all three courses: RHT 101, RHT 102 and SPE 101 to meet university requirements.

Semester Three: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
VIC 162 Digital Photography

Core Course

3

VIC 163 Digital Studio Photography

Core Course

3

VIC 273 Introduction to Animation

Core Course

3

VIC 285 Digital Video

Core Course

3

Take Credits

Physical or Life Science or Mathematics

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer). Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop. (Minus the GECC Credential)

Semester Four: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
MCM 151 Cinema Appreciation

Fine Arts Gen-ed

3

VIC 160 History of Photography

Fine Arts Gen-ed

3

VIC 172 # Web Page Design

Core Course

3

VIC 282 # Portfolio for Graphic Design

Core Course

3

Take Credits

Program Elective

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan and apply to your transfer institution(s) if intending to transfer. Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)

Program Electives (3):

CourseCategoryCredits
ART 117 Drawing I

Core Course

3

ART 119 Two-Dimensional Design

Core Course

3

MCM 160 Reporting and Writing for Multimedia

Core Course

3

VIC 165 # Photography Exploration

Core Course

3

VIC 263 # Advanced Digital Studio Photography

Core Course

3

VIC 264 # Advanced Digital Photography

Core Course

3

VIC 265 # Photo Production and Lightroom

Core Course

3

VIC 275 Designing for Social Media

Core Course

3

VIC 286 # Advanced Digital Video

Core Course

3

VIC 288 Video Editing

Core Course

3

VIC 290 # Cooperative Work Experience

Core Course

1-2

VIC 296 Special Topics in Visual Communication

Program Elective

1 - 4

(Select courses that meet the requirements of your transfer college.)

See Associate in Applied Science Graduation Requirements by discipline: http://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/Triton-College-Catalog/Applied-Science-Programs/Associate-in-Applied-Science-Degree-Requirements

See VIC course descriptions.

Chairperson: Jill LoBianco-Bartalis, Ext. 3528