The purpose of this program is to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in the fields of graphic and digital design.
Cost
Estimated Cost: $ 18,775
- Resident Tuition: $ 12,522*
- Technology Fees: $ 1,170
- General Student Fees: $ 813**
- Online Course Fee: $ 190 (If applicable)
- Books / Course Materials: $ 1,200 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
- Program Specific Fees: $ 1,140 (Course Fees)
- Other Cost / Expenses: $ 1,740*** (Computer/Internet, adobe software)
Costs provided are estimates only. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information at https://www.lanecc.edu/costs-admission/tuition-fees-and-payments/credit-tuition
*Resident tuition is based on all program requirements (general education, core, directed electives).
**General Student fees are paid once each term, depending on whether you are taking classes on Main Campus, or at one of the outreach centers or by distance learning.
***Any special info about program costs or expenses.
****This is the total of all the differential fees attached to the courses in this program.
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
This program is open admission for the first year, but admission is limited for second year. For more information, go to www.lanecc.edu/mediaarts/graphicdesign/second-year-graphic-design-program
Program Requirements
General Education
| WR 121Z | Composition 1 | 4 |
| | Human Relations - choose one course from list | 3-4 |
| MTH 098 | Math Literacy | 5 |
| | Or | |
| MTH 060 | Beginning Algebra | 4 |
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 8 credits from any of the following courses and subjects:
CIS 195 - Web Authoring 1
CS 133JS - Beginning Programming: JavaScript
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 – Any math higher than MTH 060 is also accepted
Notes
- Cooperative Education (Co-op) offers students college credit and a grade for on-the-job work experience related to their educational and career goals. Contact Teresa Hughes, Graphic Design Cooperative Education Coordinator, Bldg. 18, Rm. 222, 541-463-3179, hughest@lanecc.edu
Sample Term Planner
Graphic Design Term Plan 23-24
*Subject to change. Connect with an academic advisor to create an individualized academic planner.