A.A.S Graphic Design/Print [2533]
Program Goal:
To prepare the student for immediate employment in the field of graphic design. Students have the option in this program of choosing an area of specialization: print or multimedia (or both). Print design prepares students for entry-level positions as desktop publishers, and production artists. Multimedia trains students for employment as entry level Web designers and interactive media developers.
Program Entrance Requirements
In addition to the admission requirements of the College, the following are requirements for admission to the Graphic Design Technology Program:
1. Mathematics proficiency which qualifies the student for entry into MAT 1033 or higher, as demonstrated by the standard placement criteria currently in use at MCC; and
2. Successful completion of GRA 1100C with a grade of "C" or better..
| General Academic Courses
Students may take these courses at any time during their program of study. |
| Course |
Description |
Semester Hours |
| ENC 1101** |
Written Communication |
3 |
| QMB 1001+** |
Business Mathematics OR |
|
| MAT 1033+** |
Intermediate Algebra |
3 |
| Behav.Sci.** |
Choose from Area III, A.A.S. |
3 |
| Humanities** |
Choose from Area IV, A.A.S. |
3 |
| CGS 1000** |
Computer Info Systems |
3 |
| ART 1300C |
Drawing I |
3 |
| ART 1201C |
Design I |
3 |
| ART 1301C |
Drawing II OR |
|
| PGY 2801C |
Digital Photography |
3 |
| PGY 1801C |
Digital Imaging |
3 |
| ART 1205C |
Color Fundamentals |
3 |
| Recommended Electives |
Choose 6 credits - any combination of courses |
6 |
| GRA 2160C |
Introduction of Multimedia (3) |
|
| MMC 2000 |
Mass Communication (3) |
|
| JOU 1400 |
Student Publication (1-3) |
|
| GRA 2721C |
Web Page Design (3) |
|
| CGS 2820C |
Web Page Development I (1) |
|
| |
Total |
36 |
Program Core Courses**
Please consult the Course Description section of the Catalog for prerequisites. |
Course |
Description |
Semester Hours |
| GRA 1100C |
Intro to Computer Graphics |
3 |
| GRA 2190C |
Graphic Design Basics |
3 |
| GRA 1104C |
Typography |
3 |
| GRA 1203C |
Digital Pre-Press |
3 |
| GRA 2152C |
Computer Image Making |
3 |
| GRA 2121C |
Desktop Publishing I |
3 |
| GRA 2122C |
Desktop Publishing II |
3 |
| GRA 2920 |
Business Applications for Graphic Designers |
1 |
| GRA 2950C |
Professional Practices |
3 |
| GRA 2949 |
Internship in Graphic Design |
3 |
| |
Total |
28 |
| **A grade of "C" or better must be attained for each course taken for this degree. |
+Students may elect to earn an MCC A.S. degree if they complete a Gordon level mathematics course in place of the A.A.S. degree program's minimum math requirement. |
Students enrolling in this program are eligible for the Job Guarantee Program. |
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