Graphic Design, AAS

The purpose of this program is to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in the fields of graphic and digital design.

90 credits

Program Contacts

Cost

Estimated Cost: $ 18,656

  • Resident Tuition: $ 13,410
  • 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

This program is open admission for the first year, but admission is limited for second year. For more information, view the Procedures for Admission to the Second Year Graphic Design Program.

Program Requirements

All courses in this program require default grading (completed with a letter grade of C- or better, or Pass).

General Education

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
WR 121Z/WR 121HZComposition 1

4

Human Relations - choose one course from list

3-4

MTH 098Math Literacy

5

Or

MTH 105ZMath in Society

4

List of accepted Human Relations Courses  (Graphic Design also accepts MUL 218 as meeting Human Relations)

MTH: See Footnote 1.

Program Core Courses

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART 115/ART 115HCore Studio: 2D Design

4

ART 116Core Studio: Color Theory

4

ART 119Typography 1

3

ART 126Digital Photography 1

4

ART 131Core Studio: Drawing 1

4

ART 216Digital Design Tools

3

ART 219Digital Imaging

4

ART 225Digital Illustration

3

ART 289Web Production

3

ART 290Design Concepts for the Web

3

MUL 205Design Studio

3

MUL 220Intermediate Typography

3

MUL 227Graphic Design Literacy

3

Drawing

Complete one of the following:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART 231Drawing 2: Composition and Thematic Development

4

ART 234Drawing 2: Life Drawing

4

ART 237Illustration 1

4

ART 240Natural Science Drawing

4

ART 245Drawing for Media

4

Graphic Design & Production

Complete all of the following:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MUL 228Graphic Design 1

3

MUL 229Graphic Design 2

3

MUL 230Graphic Design 3

3

MUL 231Graphic Design Production 1

3

MUL 232Graphic Design Production 2

3

MUL 233Graphic Design Production 3

3

Cooperative Education

Complete 6 credits of:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MUL 280GDCo-op Ed: Graphic Design

3-12

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

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.