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Associate of applied science degree: Graphic DesigN -

Graphic Design

  • Associate of Applied Science Degree: Graphic Design
    Specialization: Graphic Design (514.03)

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Graphic Design with a specialization in Graphic 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 industry.

 

An Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students for employment as a computer graphic artist, a freelance graphic designer or an advertising layout specialist.

 

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
SDV 101 Orientation to Visual Arts
1

Co-req: ART 133

  Health/Physical Education1
1
 
                SEMESTER TOTAL
16
 
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 122 Drawing II
3
ART 121
ART 251 Communication Design I
3
ART 141
ART 209 Creative Concepts and Copy Writing
3
ENG 111
HIS 111

History of World Civilization I

3
Placement into ENG 111
PHT 101 Photography I
3
 
 

Natural Science Elective1

or  Mathematics Elective1

3

Placement for MTH elective

                SEMESTER TOTAL
18
 
SEMESTER 4
Course Number
Course Title
Credits
Prerequisite
ART 252 Communication Design II
3
ART 251
ART 263 Interactive Design I        4 ART 141 and ART 283
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
 
                SEMESTER TOTAL
15-16
 
                TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS
66-67
 

 

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 semester 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 Center Director.

 

Visual Arts Center in Olde Towne Portsmouth


2008-2009 Catalog

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