The purpose of this program is to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in the fields of graphic and digital design.
Cost
Estimated Cost: $ 18,295
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Resident Tuition: $ 13,050
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Technology Fees: $ 1,260
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General Student Fees: $ 900
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Online Course Fee: $ 190
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Books / Course Materials: $ 1,200 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
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Program Specific Fees: $ 1,140 (Course Fees)
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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
This program is open admission for the first year, but admission is limited for second year. For more information, view the admissions procedures on our website.
Program Requirements
All courses in this program require default grading (completed with a letter grade of C- or better, or Pass).
General Education
| WR 121Z | Composition 1 | 4 |
| Human Relations - choose one course from list | 3-4 |
| MTH 098 | Math Literacy | 5 |
| Or | |
| MTH 105Z | Math in Society | 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 7 credits from any of the following courses and subjects:
MUL 110 - Introduction to Graphic Design (1cr)
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
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.