Graphics Technology - Graphic Design Option (AS)

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Admission Program Objective Code GRTH
State CIP Code 1611080300

The Graphics Technology (Graphic Design Technology) A.S. degree is intended for students interested in careers in Graphic Design and Commercial Art where creativity and visual communication are core competencies. Students are encouraged, but not required, to contact Graphic Arts faculty at 729-6019 for detailed advising to plan a program of study before enrolling in courses.

Students who successfully complete selected courses from this program of study may be eligible to receive the Graphic Design Production (CCC) (State CIP Code 0650040204), and/or Graphic Design Support (CCC) (State CIP Code 0650040202).

General Education

Select one course from each category; see the AS Degree General Education Requirements section of catalog for specific course listings:

____ ____ Communication Skills 3 Credit Hours
____ ____ Humanities 3 Credit Hours
____ ____ Mathematics 3 Credit Hours
____ ____ Natural Sciences 4 Credit Hours
____ ____ Social Sciences 3 Credit Hours
____ ____ Additional General Education Credits 2 Credit Hours

Total General Education Credits Required: 18

Core Courses

ART 2602C - Digital Imaging I 4 Credit Hours
ART 2603C - Digital Imaging II 4 Credit Hours
GRA 1151C - Illustration I 3 Credit Hours
GRA 1152C - Illustration II 3 Credit Hours
GRA 2190C - Graphic Design I 3 Credit Hours
GRA 2191C - Graphic Design II 3 Credit Hours
PGY 1801C - Digital Photography I 4 Credit Hours

Total Core Credits Required: 24

Technical Elective Courses

With the approval of an advisor, select 22 credits from the following:

CGS 2820 - Web Design 3 Credit Hours
GRA 2142C - Web Design I 4 Credit Hours
GRA 2905 - Independent Study – Graphic Design 1 Credit Hour
GRA 2950C - Advanced Graphic Projects 4 Credit Hours
PGY 1220C - Commercial Photography I 4 Credit Hours
PGY 2221C - Commercial Photography II 4 Credit Hours
PGY 2802C - Digital Photography II 4 Credit Hours
PGY 2804C - Digital Photography III 4 Credit Hours
____ ____ Other Approved College Credits (COP 2840 , GRA, PGY) _

Total Technical Elective Credits Required: 22

Total Program Credits Required: 64

Suggested Two Year Academic Plan

This program admits students in the fall/spring/summer semester(s). Below is a sample academic plan for these students admitted in the identified semester.

Graphics Technology, Graphics Design Option (AS) (GRTH)

Companion Certificate*

First Year

GRDS

GRAT

Fall Semester

PGY 1801C - Digital Photography I 4 Credit Hours

General Education Course 3 Credit Hours

Technical Elective 2 Credit Hours

Total Semester Hours: 15