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
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
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