Graphic Communications Degree
Students may enter the program in Fall or Spring!
The Graphic Communications program courses are divided into three course categories. Students will be awarded an Associate of Applied Arts (AAA) Degree upon completion of the following…
- General Education courses:
Students must earn a minimum of 12 general education course credits. - Program Core courses:
Students must successfully complete 43 core course credits. - Program Elective courses:
Students must earn a minimum of 9 program elective course credits.
Note: Course electives are designed to allow students the opportunity to choose a career pathway in graphic design for print or web and mobile design.
Sequence of Study
The following list of courses is organized in the suggested sequence of study for a full-time student starting the program in the fall term. Spring start or part-time students should visit with a program advisor for a modified sequence of study.
First Semester
| Course ID | Course Title | Category | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| COM781 ENG105 |
Written Communication in the Workplace -OR- Composition I – |
General Education | 3 |
| GRA105 | Drawing and Composition – | Core | 4 |
| GRA133 | Desktop Publishing –  |
Core | 4 |
| GRA196 | Design and Layout I – |
Core | 4 |
| Mouse over or tap a course ID to view a course description. Click or tap description to exit. | Total Credits 15 | ||
Second Semester
| Course ID | Course Title | Category | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT772 | Applied Math -OR- Math Elective – | General Education | 3 |
| GRA124 | Electronic Illustration – |
Core | 4 |
| GRA142 | Graphic Imaging –  |
Core | 4 |
| GRA197 | Design and Layout II – |
Core | 4 |
| Mouse over or tap a course ID to view a course description. Click or tap description to exit. | Total Credits 15 | ||
Third Semester
| Course ID | Course Title | Category | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY102 PSY111 SOC110 |
Human and Work Relations -OR- Introduction to Psychology -OR- Introduction to Sociology – |
General Education | 3 |
| GRA162 | Web Page Graphics – |
Core | 3 |
| GRA205 | Design and Layout III – |
Core | 4 |
| GRA238 | Web Design & Layout –    |
Core | 4 |
| CHOOSE | Graphic Communications Elective – | Program Elective | 3 |
| Mouse over or tap a course ID to view a course description. Click or tap description to exit. | Total Credits 17 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Course ID | Course Title | Category | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPC101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication – | General Education | 3 |
| GRA206 | Advanced Design and Layout – |
Core | 4 |
| GRA239 | CMS Web Design –  |
Core | 3 |
| GRA290 | Portfolio Preparation – | Core | 3 |
| CHOOSE | Graphic Communications Elective – | Program Elective | 3 |
| Mouse over or tap a course ID to view a course description. Click or tap description to exit. | Total Credits 16 | ||
Program Electives
| Course ID | Course Title | Category | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRA221 | Principles of Illustration – | Program Elective | 3 |
| GRA227 | Interactive Multimedia –   |
Program Elective | 3 |
| GRA231 | Photo Direction – | Program Elective | 2 |
| MKT110 | Principles of Marketing – | Program Elective | 3 |
| Mouse over or tap a course ID to view a course description. Click or tap description to exit. | Minimum 9 | ||
Associate of Applied Arts Degree
Award
| Degree ID | Degree Title | Terms | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA | Associate of Applied Arts – | Four Semesters | 4 Term Total |
| Mouse over or tap the degree ID to view the program description. Click or tap description to exit. | Minimum 63 | ||
