The purpose of this program is to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in the fields of graphic and digital design.
Cost
Estimated Cost: $ 18,836
- Resident Tuition: $ 13,590
- Technology Fees: $ 1,260
- One Time Credit Enrollment Fee: $ 31
- General Student Fees: $ 850
- Course Fee: $ 150
- Books / Course Materials: $ 1,200 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
- Program Specific Fees: $ 1,200 (Course Fees)
- Other Cost / Expenses: $ 555 (External hard drive, adobe software)
Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Design a variety of graphic materials including advertising, corporate identity, publications, packaging, signage, marketing, and web graphics
PLO 2 - Solve graphic communication problems through the use of computer technology used in the field
PLO 3 - Demonstrate understanding of fundamental art, communication, and marketing principles in the development of design solutions
PLO 4 - Demonstrate understanding of professional business standards and practices
PLO 5 - Demonstrate ability to design and produce materials that will meet professional standards for reproduction
PLO 6 - Use appropriate library and information resources to research design problems, issues, and technology, as well as, to support lifelong technical learning
Admission Information
The Graphic Design program is now open-access for the full two-year sequence. The "Procedures for Admission to the Second Year" have been retired, and a secondary application is no longer required. Students may progress into second-year coursework once all prerequisites are met. While most courses require a minimum grade of C-, please note that ART 119 and either MUL 227 or ARH 200 require a grade of B- or higher for advancement.
Program Requirements
All courses in this program require default grading (completed with a letter grade of C- or better, or Pass).
General Education
Program Core Courses
Drawing
Complete one of the following:
Graphic Design & Production
Complete all of the following:
Cooperative Education
Complete 6 credits of:
Electives
Complete 7 credits from any of the following courses and subjects:
MUL 110 - Introduction to Graphic Design (1cr)
MUL 218 - Business Practices for Media Arts (3cr)
CIS 195 - Web Authoring 1 (4cr)
CS 133JS - Beginning Programming: JavaScript (4cr)
ARH - Art History
ART - Art
CINE - Cinema Studies
FA - Film Arts
J - Journalism
MUL - Multimedia
Note: Students using lower-credit courses to meet General Education requirements may need to take additional credits to meet the 90-credit minimum.
Footnotes
1 – MTH 060 or higher math (MTH/STAT) is also accepted
2 – Accepted Alternative: ARH 200
Notes
- To view all important info for all programs (grading, total credits, honors, etc.), visit the Programs of Study page.
Sample Term Planner
Graphic Design Sample Term Planner
*Subject to change. Connect with an academic advisor to create an individualized academic planner.