Associate of Arts – Graphic Design
The Associate of Arts degree with a major in Graphic Design is designed to provide students with foundational knowledge and skills in visual arts, design principles, and digital media techniques as preparation for careers in graphic design or further education in the field.
Curriculum
General Education (42 hours)
Same as other Associate Programs
Graphic Design Courses (24 Hours)
- GR101 Introduction to Visual Art (3 hrs)
- GR110 Art History I (3 hrs)
- GR105 Foundations of Drawing & Design (3 hrs)
- GR111 Art History II (3 hrs)
- GR210 Graphic Design Studio I (3 hrs)
- GR201 Bitmap Techniques (1 hr)
- GR203 Vector Techniques (1 hr)
- GR205 Motion Techniques (1 hr)
- GR215 Typography I (3 hrs)
- GR310 Graphic Design Studio II (3 hrs)
Total Credit Hours: 66 Hours
Graphic Design Minor
The Graphic Design minor provides students with essential skills and knowledge in visual design while complementing their primary field of study.
Required Courses (18 Hours)
- GR101 Introduction to Visual Art (3 hrs)
- GR105 Foundations of Drawing & Design (3 hrs)
- GR210 Graphic Design Studio I (3 hrs)
- GR201 Bitmap Techniques (1 hr)
- GR203 Vector Techniques (1 hr)
- GR205 Motion Techniques (1 hr)
- GR215 Typography I (3 hrs)
- GR310 Graphic Design Studio II (3 hrs)
Total Credit Hours: 18 Hours
Graphic Design Certificate
The Graphic Design Certificate program offers focused training in graphic design fundamentals for students seeking to develop practical design skills.
Required Courses
- 15 Hours taken with a ‘GR’ prefix
Total Credit Hours: 15 Hours
