Graphic Design, AA

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Emphasis: Graphic Design

Degree: Associate in Arts

Total Units: 93

Purpose: Graphic design is art that interests, informs, persuades, or sells. It has taken the traditional form of printed material and now includes computer imaging.

The Associate in Arts degree with emphasis in graphic design is for students who want to complete a two-year program or transfer to a four-year college or university. This educational plan gives students a solid base in studio art. A portfolio of artwork is required to demonstrate studio abilities upon completion of the program.

Suggested Order of Classes

Term 1

ART 110 - 2D Design (H) 5 Unit(s)
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I (C) 5 Unit(s)
Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) 1 Unit(s)
Humanities Distribution (H) 5 Unit(s)

Total Units: 16

Term 2

ART 112 - Color Theory (H) 5 Unit(s)
CMST& 102 - Introduction to Mass Media (H) 5 Unit(s)
Quantitative Skills Distribution (M) 5 Unit(s)

Total Units: 15

Term 3

ART 102 - Drawing I (H) 5 Unit(s)
ART 202 - Art History: 18th-20th C (D)(H) 5 Unit(s)
ENGL& 102 - Composition II (C) 5 Unit(s)

Total Units: 15

Term 4

ART 130 - Computer Graphics (H) 5 Unit(s)
Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) 1 Unit(s)
Natural Science Distribution (NS) 5 Unit(s)
Social Science Distribution (SS) 5 Unit(s)

Total Units: 16

Term 5

ART 111 - 3D Design (H) 5 Unit(s)
OR
ART 220 - 3D Modeling & Animation (H) 5 Unit(s)
OR
I T 119 - Introduction to Web Development 5 Unit(s)
Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) 1 Unit(s)
Natural Science Distribution (NS) 5 Unit(s)
Social Science Distribution (SS) 5 Unit(s)

Total Units: 16

Term 6

ART 106 - Printmaking I (H) 5 Unit(s)
OR
ART 174 - Digital Photography (H) 5 Unit(s)
Natural Science Distribution (NS) 5 Unit(s)
Social Science Distribution (SS) 5 Unit(s)