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Apr 29, 2024
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2023-2024 Catalog
Graphic Design Technology, A.A.S.
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The Graphic Design Technology A.A.S. program provides training for a variety of careers in visual communication and graphic design. This A.A.S. program is a career degree, preparing students for the workforce after graduation. However, students can opt to transfer to a four-year program rather than start a career, but should confer with advisors and transferring institutions for specific requirements.
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
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Students will have applied software and hardware skills to solve introductory visual design problems typically found in a visual communications program.
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Students will create a portfolio plus a digital portfolio site that demonstrates mastery of visual design and communication skills.
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Student will be able to compose and or implement a “design brief” which explains the project, what they were trying to achieve and how they have accomplished this using the language of a graphic designer.
Program Pathway
| First Year Fall |
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First Year Spring |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| ENG 101 |
English Composition
*(ENG 101E and ENG 101P are approved substitutions for ENG 101) |
3 |
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ENG 112 |
Technical Writing |
3 |
| MAT 115 |
Quantitative Reasoning |
3 |
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Gen Ed |
Diversity |
3 |
| ART 101 |
Introduction to Visual Arts |
3 |
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WEB 101 |
Web Design I |
3 |
| ART 103 |
Drawing I |
3 |
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GDT 116 |
Digital Imaging |
3 |
| GDT 112 |
Computer Graphics |
3 |
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GDT 143 |
Digital Layout/Prepress |
3 |
| TOTAL |
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15 |
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TOTAL |
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15 |
| Second Year Fall |
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Second Year Spring |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| Gen Ed |
Biological/Physical Science |
3 |
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SDE 102 |
2D Animation and Interactive Design |
3 |
| GDT 215 |
Typography |
3 |
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Gen Ed |
Behavioral/Social Science |
3 |
| GDT 146 |
Graphic Design I |
3 |
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GDT 220 |
Digital Video and Audio |
3 |
| GDT 142 |
Computer Illustration: Adobe Illustrator |
3 |
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GDT 246 |
Graphic Design II |
3 |
| Restricted Elective |
Choose from the list |
3 |
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Restricted Elective |
Choose from the list |
3 |
| TOTAL |
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15 |
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TOTAL |
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15 |
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General Education Requirements (21-22 Credits)
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Biological/Physical Science
English
*A minimum grade of “C” or better is required for ENG-101, ENG-101E, and ENG-101P
Program Requirements (33 Credits)
Restricted Electives (5-6 Credits)
Select Restricted Elective credits from the following list:
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)
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