Graphic Design
Associate of Applied Science Degree
(NEW Program approved by BOR 09/2008)
Advisor: Tim Paul
Outcomes - Graduates are prepared to:
- Create appropriate typographic solutions for a variety of applications and situations;
- Decide the correct medium (printed materials, packages, manufacturing and fabrication techniques, environments, websites, kiosks, or virtual environments) based on use and overall intended effect on the viewer;
- Utilize aesthetics (principles of organization, composition, color, hierarchy, balance, contrast, emphasis, depth, rhythm, use of symbolism and overall level of craft in execution) to create an emotional impact;
- Maintain a structured approach to creative process development (research, observation, analysis, prototyping, testing, evaluation) while remaining flexible and adapting to changing circumstances and parameters and gibing rigorous and unfailing attention to detail;
- Work with diverse teams (clients, audiences, content providers, researchers, administrative personnel) in an intense collaborative environment;
- Persuade clients, creative directors, sponsors, colleagues to go along with a plan, and deliver the results of the plan on time;
- Ask precise questions, convert research into design strategy, and successfully evaluate and discuss their own design efforts and the efforts of others.
Estimated Resident Program Cost:
| Tuition and Fees | $6000 |
| Application Fee | $30 |
| Lab Fees | $70 |
| Books/Supplies | $1850 |
| TOTAL: | $7950 |
Fall Semester 1
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| ART | 101 | Intro to Visual Art | 3† |
| ART | 140 | Drawing I | 3† |
| BUS | 106 | Intro to Business | 3† |
| CIT | 110 | Intro to Computers OR | 3† |
| CIT | 111 | Intro to Comp. for Tech Majors | 3† |
| ENGL | 124** | Bus and Prof Comm. | 3† |
| GSDN | 100 | Intro to Graphic Design Seminar | 1† |
SUBTOTAL |
16 |
Spring Semester 1
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| ART | 114 | Art Fundamentals | 3† |
| BUS | 240* | Advertising | 3† |
| COMM | 135 | Interpersonal Communication | 3† |
| GSDN | 109* | Digital Photography | 4† |
| GSDN | 130* | Typography | 3† |
SUBTOTAL |
16 |
Fall Semester 2
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| BUS | 235* | Marketing | 3† |
| GSDN | 217* | Digital Graphic Design | 3† |
| GSDN | 220* | Digital Illustration & Packaging | 3† |
| MATH | 104** | Business Math | 4† |
| Elective Option | 3+ | ||
SUBTOTAL |
16 |
Spring Semester 2
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| CIT | 231* | Web Page Design | 3† |
| CIT | 280* | Desktop Publishing | 3† |
| GSDN | 221* | Publishing and Pre-Press | 3† |
| GSDN | 222* | Capstone Portfolio/Internship | 3† |
| Elective Option | 3+ | ||
SUBTOTAL |
15 |
Suggested Electives
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| CIT | 205* | Database Management | 3 |
| CIT | 229* | Web Page Construction | 3 |
| CIT | 250* | Web Programming | 3 |
| CIT | 290* | New Web Technologies | 3 |
Total Program Credits: 63~
~ Many students need preliminary math and English courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and English placement before planning out their full program schedules.
+ A grade of "C-" or above required for graduation
* Indicates prerequisites needed
** Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment
