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Associate of applied science degree: Graphic DesigN -

Advertising design

  • Associate of Applied Science Degree: Graphic Design
    Specialization: Advertising Design (514.01)

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Graphic Design with a specialization in Advertising Design is a skills-oriented program with instruction in traditional and current technology.  Students will be prepared to transfer to four-year degree programs and/or to begin careers in the graphic design and advertising design field.

 

An Associate of Applied Science degree prepares the student for employment as an advertising or print media layout specialist, advertising copywriter, advertising, marketing, in house sales, or freelance graphic designer.

 

SEMESTER 1 (BASED ON A FALL SEMESTER START)
Course Number
Course Title
Credits
Prerequisite
ART 133 Visual Arts Foundation
4

Co-req: SDV 101

ART 201

History of Art I

3
 
ART 283 Computer Graphics I
4
Co-req: ART 133
ENG 111 College Composition I
3
Placement
MKT 100 Principles of Marketing
3
 
SDV 101 Orientation to Visual Arts
1

Co-req: ART 133

                SEMESTER TOTAL
18
 
SEMESTER 2
Course Number
Course Title
Credits
Prerequisite
ART 121 Drawing I
3
 
ART 141 Typography I
4

ART 133 and

ART 283

ART 202 History of Art II
3
 
ART 284 Computer Graphics II
4
ART 283
ENG 112 College Composition II
3
ENG 111
                SEMESTER TOTAL
17
 
SEMESTER 3
Course Number
Course Title
Credits
Prerequisite
ART 209 Creative Concepts and Copy Writing
3
ENG 111
ART 251

Communications Design I

3
ART 141
HIS 111

History of World Civilization I

3
Placement into ENG 111
MKT 220 Principles of Advertising
3
 
PHT 101 Photography I
3
 
  Health/Physical Education1
1
 
                SEMESTER TOTAL
16
 
SEMESTER 4
Course Number
Course Title
Credits
Prerequisite
ART 252 Communication Design II
3
ART 251
ART 287 Portfolio and Resume Preparation2
2
Instructor Permission
HIS 112 History of World Civilization II
3
Placement into ENG 111
  Approved Graphic Design Elective3
3-4
 
 

Natural Science Elective1

or  Mathematics Elective1

3
Placement for MTH elective
                SEMESTER TOTAL
14-15
 
                TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS
65-66
 

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1        Eligible courses are listed on page 64 in the 2008-2009 catalog.  See your

          academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).

2        ART 287 should be taken in the final semester before graduation and is offered

          in the fall and spring semesters only.

3        Students may choose from any of the listed courses for which they have the

          prerequisite and that is not already a requirement in their specialization:

          ART 122, ART 203, ART 208, ART 250, ART 251, ART 252, ART 263, ART 264,

          ART 270, ART 290*, ART 297*, and PHT 135.

          * Requires permission of Visual Arts Director.

Visual Arts Center in Olde Towne Portsmouth


2008-2009 Catalog

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