2012-2013 Catalog

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Graphic Design Technology, A.A.S.

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The graphic design technology program provides training for a variety of careers in visual communication and graphic design.

General Education Requirements (21 Credits)

Arts/Humanities

ART 101 - Introduction to Visual Arts (3 Credits)

Behavioral/Social Sciences

Select from approved General Education course list (3 Credits)

Biological/Physical Science

Select from approved General Education course list (3-4 Credits)

English

ENG 101 - English Composition (3 Credits)
ENG 112 - Technical Writing I (3 Credits)
OR
SPD 103 - Public Speaking (3 Credits)
OR
SPD 108 - Introduction to Human Communication (3 Credits)

Information Literacy

GDT 112 - Computer Graphics (3 Credits)

Mathematics

MAT 101 - College Algebra (3 Credits)

Program Requirements (33 Credits)

ART 102 - Two-Dimensional Design (3 Credits)
ART 103 - Drawing I (3 Credits)
GDT 116 - Digital Imaging (3 Credits)
OR
ART 116 - Digital Imaging (3 Credits)
GDT 142 - Computer Illustration: Adobe Illustrator (3 Credits)
OR
ART 142 - Computer Illustration: Adobe Illustrator (3 Credits)
GDT 143 - Digital Layout/Prepress (3 Credits)
OR
ART 143 - Digital Layout/Prepress (3 Credits)
GDT 146 - Graphic Design I (3 Credits)
GDT 215 - Typography (3 Credits)
GDT 220 - Digital Video and Audio (3 Credits)
GDT 246 - Graphic Design II (3 Credits)
SDE 102 - Multimedia Authoring (3 Credits)
WEB 101 - Web Design I (3 Credits)

Restricted Electives (6 Credits)

Electives should be selected in consultation with the Technology and Computer Studies Division to satisfy career goals.

Select two courses from the following:

ART 104 - Painting I (3 Credits)
ART 108 - Three-Dimensional Design (3 Credits)
ART 115 - Photography I (3 Credits)
ART 203 - Drawing II (3 Credits)
ART 209 - Figure Drawing (3 Credits)
ART 211 - Portraiture (3 Credits)
GDT 269 - Internship I (3 Credits)
WEB 110 - Web Design II (3 Credits)
WEB 210 - Web Developer II (3 Credits)

Degree Requirement (60 Credits)