Graphic Design, AAS

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Program Code: AASGD
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCE DEGREE

Graphic design merges computer-aided technology with visual thought. Students in the Graphic Design degree program at St. Clair County Community College will learn to solve visual communication problems through a comprehensive program of study that incorporates basic design principles, typography and advanced production technology. Courses completed will support transfer to other institutions and offer entry-level training in the field of print design.

Program Outcomes/Objectives:

When students complete this program, they will be able to:

demonstrate creative and aesthetic talents with a visual body of work,
present professional skills and behaviors to compete as a graphic designer in the current marketplace,
identify the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary in art and design,
solve creative problems that can connect with an intended audience using visual, oral and written presentation skills,
evaluate and execute visual work using professional terminology based on an understanding of art and design.

Suggested Course Sequence

First Year

1st Semester - 15/24 Credit Hours/Contact Hours

ACD 110 - Advertising Design 3 credits
ACD 140 - Introduction to Graphic Arts 3 credits
ART 101 - Foundation Drawing 3 credits
ART 106 - Color and Design 3 credits
ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 credits

2nd Semester - 17/23 Credit Hours/Contact Hours

ACD 240 - Digital Imaging 3 credits *
ART 107 - 3-Dimensional Design 3 credits
ENG 102 - English Composition II 3 credits
MTH 102 - Elementary Algebra 5 credits **
THA 105 - Oral Interpretation 3 credits ***

Second Year

1st Semester - 15/27 Credit Hours/Contact Hours

ACD 120 - Typography I 3 credits
ACD 230 - Digital Illustration 3 credits
ACD 235 - Production Processes 3 credits
ACD 250 - Graphic Design I 3 credits
ART 121 - Art of the Western World I 3 credits

2nd Semester - 16.5/29 Credit Hours/Contact Hours

ACD 220 - Typography II 3 credits
ACD 255 - Graphic Design II 3 credits
ACD 280 - Web Design for Graphic Artists 3 credits
ACD 290 - Portfolio Presentation 1.5 credits
ART 122 - Art of the Western World II 3 credits
PS 101 - Introduction to Political Science 3 credits

Total Credit Hours/Total Contact Hours = 63.5/103

* ACD 241 can be substituted for ACD 240 .

** MTH 102 or higher. Some transfer degree programs require MTH 110 or MTH 112 or higher for transfer credit. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with representatives from their prospective transfer school to ensure course transferability.
*** SPC 101 can be substituted with THA 105 .