Graphic Design Associate Degree

Program Overview

This comprehensive Graphic Design program provides a solid foundation in design principles, software, and communication skills. Students develop their creativity and technical abilities through a sequence of core courses and electives, preparing them for careers in graphic design, illustration, and related fields. The program emphasizes hands-on experience, portfolio development, and industry-relevant knowledge.

Program Outline

Outline:

• First Semester
• Design Fundamentals (3 credits)
• Drawing Fundamentals (3 credits)
• Concept Development (2 credits)
• Survey of Design (1 credit)
• Introduction to Design Software (3 credits)
• Written Communication (3 credits)
• Math with Business Applications (3 credits)
• Second Semester
• Typography (3 credits)
• Illustration & Color (2 credits)
• Web Design (3 credits)
• Advanced Design Software (3 credits)
• Psychology of Human Relations (3 credits)
• Introduction to Photography and Video (2 credits)
• Third Semester
• Advanced Illustration (3 credits)
• Graphic Design Workshop (3 credits)
• Print & Digital Production (3 credits)
• Motion Design (2 credits)
• Oral/Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
• Fourth Semester
• Integrated Design (2 credits)
• Design Project Management (3 credits)
• Portfolio Preparation (2 credits)
• Advanced Design & Layout (2 credits)
• Contemporary American Society (3 credits)

Electives:

• Principles of Letterpress: Design and Printing (3 credits)
• Introduction to Screen Printing (2 credits)
• Advanced Screen Printing Workshop (2 credits)
• Advanced Letterpress Workshop (2 credits)
• Front-End Web Design (3 credits)
• Social Media Concepting (3 credits)
• Advanced Digital Design (2 credits)
• UX Foundations (3 credits)
• Business of Graphic Design & Illustration (2 credits)
• Applied UX/UI Design (3 credits)
• Electronic Illustration (2 credits)
• Advanced Digital Development (3 credits)
• Art History: Ancient to Medieval (3 credits)

Careers:

• Graphic Designer
• Art Director
• Production Artist
• Illustrator
• Web/Interactive Designer