Visual Communication AAS Degree: Graphic Design TrackASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
Overview
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Two year program
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Credits earned in the Graphic Design Certificate Level II program may be applied to this degree.
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Full program offered at:
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Partial program offered at:
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Behavioral Skills
Program Pathway
| First Semester Courses | 15 Credits | |
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| ARTS 1316 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTC 1302 | Digital Imaging I | 3 |
| ARTC 1317 | Design Communication I | 3 |
| ARTS 1311 | Design I - 2-D | 3 |
| EDUC 1300 | Learning Framework: 1st Year Experience | 3 |
| Second Semester Courses | 15 Credits | |
| IMED 1301 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| ARTC 1313 | Digital Publishing I | 3 |
| ARTC 1327 | Typography | 3 |
| ARTC 1353 | Computer Illustration | 3 |
| IMED 1316 | Web Design I | 3 |
| Third Semester Courses | 15 Credits | |
| ARTC 2313 | Digital Publishing II | 3 |
| ARTC 2347 | Design Communications II | 3 |
| IMED 1345 | Interactive Digital Media I | 3 |
| IMED 2315 | Web Design II | 3 |
| ARTC 2305 | Digital Imaging II | 3 |
| Fourth Semester Courses | 15 Credits | |
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| ENGL 1301 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Elective | Social/Behavioral Science1 | 3 |
| Elective | Math1 | 3 |
| Elective | Creative Arts / Language, Philosophy & Culture1 | 3 |
| ARTC 2335-or-ARTC 2380 | Portfolio Development2-or-Cooperative Education - Commercial and Advertising Art2 | 3 |
| Visual Communication AAS (Graphic Design Track) Program Total | 60 Credits |
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Program Details
The goal of the Visual Communication program is to create a stimulating learning environment for students where they can pursue their specific interest within six areas of professional study: graphic design, multimedia, web design, video and post production, motion graphics and 3-D animation. Design services, publishing, advertising, public relations, computer systems design and related services contain areas of employment for the visual communication graduate.
Courses in the Graphic Design track emphasize conceptual communication and innovative designs by offering an understanding of ideation, visual organization, typography, and production tools and technology. Students learn to design and/or create graphics to meet specific needs such as packaging, logos, displays, websites, publications and various digital media.
The visual communication associate of applied science degree is awarded for successful completion of 60 credit hours that include a common core of academic and a selection of technical courses. A certificate in Visual Communication is structured to be completed in 2-3 semesters and is designed to provide a core understanding of a specific area.
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