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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 |
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| 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 |
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Health/Physical Education1 |
1 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
16 |
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| SEMESTER 2 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
| ART 121 |
Drawing I |
3 |
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| ART 141 |
Typography I |
4 |
ART 133 and
ART 283 |
| ART 202 |
History of Art II |
3 |
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| ART 284 |
Computer Graphics II |
4 |
ART 283 |
| ENG 112 |
College Composition II |
3 |
ENG 111 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
17 |
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| 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 |
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Natural Science Elective1
or Mathematics Elective1 |
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Placement for MTH elective |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
18 |
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| 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 |
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Approved Graphic Design Elective3 |
3-4 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
15-16 |
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TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS |
66-67 |
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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 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
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