Graphic Design
Associate Degree of Applied Arts
Program Number:
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Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
This program prepares students who are interested in a professional career of combining art and technology to communicate ideas in a variety of media. The major career opportunities are graphic designer, production artist, or illustrator. Jobs are in advertising agencies, publishing companies, art studios, and advertising and art departments within companies. Graduates can also work as freelance artists. Some aptitudes necessary for success include aesthetic appreciation and creative imagination, visual acuity, attentiveness to detail, a willingness to complete tasks according to technical requirements, and an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Previous courses that may be helpful include art and typewriting or computer skills. Students should have a good command of the English language, having earned B grades in English courses.
Admissions
Requirements for Program Application
The following is required to process your application:
- High School transcript - or
- HSED/GED Test Scores - or
- College transcript showing an Associate Degree, Bachelor's or higher Degree
Requirements for Program Eligibility for the Current Academic Year
The following are required to be eligible for the program*:
- 2.0 GPA or above
*This program may potentially have a 1 year waiting list. However, Graphic Design core classes open up to wait-listed students just prior to Open Enrollment each semester. After a student has completed Drawing Fundamentals, Design Fundamentals, Concept Development, and Intro Computer Graphics (grades of C or better), they can be pulled off the waiting list and entered officially into the program.
Admission Processing Deadlines:
Spring 2010
For this program applications must be received by January 15, 2010 to be considered for the spring semester. All supporting documentation (transcripts, test scores, etc.) must be received by February 2, 2010.
Fall 2010
For this program applications and credentials must be received by April 16th, 2010 to be considered for the fall semester.
Admission information and Next Steps:
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
- Develop and Implement solutions to problems encountered in all phases of the graphic design process.*
- Create effective visual communication through the application of design theories and principles to develop design solutions.
- Apply typographic skills and knowledge to create effective visual communication.
- Create and integrate illustrations and imagery to develop and communicate design solutions.
- Use a variety of technologies to create, capture, and manipulate design elements in producing an appropriately prepared final product.
- Communicate clearly and professionally, hear, follow and give directions, in both verbal and written formats.
- Apply effective business practices and project management skills appropriate to job requirements in the graphic design field.
- Demonstrate professional ethics and collaborate as a productive and responsible team member.
- Manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
- Assume responsibility for career development and continuing education.
*Graphic design process: the stages (for example, assessment of client needs, solutions development and analysis, collaboration, concept design client consultation, pre-press, production) involved in the creation of designs and illustrations which effectively communicate the clients’ messages to their target audience.
Employment
Graduation Requirements:
A grade of "C" of higher is required for all core (program specific) courses to graduate.
Career Potential:
- Art Direction/Editing
- Computer Animation
- Computer Graphics
- Graphic Design and Layout
- Illustration
- Package Design
- Promotion
- Publication Design
- Production Print
Additional Info
Additional Info about the Program:
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Last Modified: October 9, 2009