Graphic Design

Program #102011

Associate Degree of Applied Arts

This program prepares students who are interested in a professional career in a variety of challenging areas for print media. The major career opportunities are graphic designer, production artist, or illustrator. Jobs are in advertising agencies, publishing companies, art studios, and advertising and art departments within companies. Graduates can also work as freelance artists. Some aptitudes necessary for success include aesthetic appreciation and creative imagination, visual acuity, attentiveness to detail, a willingness to complete tasks according to technical requirements, and an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Previous courses that may be helpful include art and typewriting or computer skills. Students should have a good command of the English language, having earned B grades in English courses.

Classes in Graphic Design

last updated: 07:15:19 AM Sep 7 2008

Following is a list of potential clases in the Graphic Design program. A list of program and graduation requirements (PDF) is available on the Graphic Design information page.

• Catalog # Class name
 
• 10201182 Adv Computer Graphics
   
• 10201112 Color Media
   
• 10201136 Concept Development
   
• 10809197 Contemporary American Society
   
• 10201102 Design Fundamentals
   
• 10201152 Drawing for Illustration
   
• 10201103 Drawing Fundamentals
   
• 10809195 Economics
   
• 10201184 Electronic Page Layout
   
• 10201121 Graphic Design 1
   
• 10201106 Illustration 1
   
• 10201181 Intro Computer Graphics
   
• 10203130 Intro Digital Photo
   
• 10804123 Math w Business Apps
   
• 10801196 Oral/Interpersonal Comm
   
• 10201162 Portfolio Prep
   
• 10201128 Print & Production 1
   
• 10809199 Psychology Of Human Relations
   
• 10801197 Technical Reporting
   
• 10201151 Typographic Design
   
• 10201177 Web Page Design 1
   
• 10801195 Written Communication