Program: Graphic and Multimedia Design, AAB, Lake Campus (GPS) - Wright State University

2021-2022 Academic Catalog

Apr 02, 2025

This plan outlines a two-year path to graduation. You are expected to satisfy all “success marker” courses, grades, and GPAs as specified. For part-time students and students needing to complete background material, this schedule represents the order in which courses should be taken. This suggested plan to two-year graduation does not replace regular advising appointments. Some course offerings may change.

Term One

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 1010 - Graphic Terminology and Design Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 1400 - Layout and Typography Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 2010 - Photoshop I Credit Hour(s): 3
CORE - Wright State Core Element 4 (Arts/Humanities) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Term Two

IT 1300 - Illustration Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 1410 - Digital Media I Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 2020 - Photoshop II Credit Hour(s): 3
CORE - Wright State Core Element 5 (Social Science) Credit Hour(s): 3
CORE - Wright State Core Element 2 (Mathematics) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS:

Completion of ENG 1100 with a grade of C or better
Completion of IT 2020 with C or better by end of Freshman year

Term Three

IT 1210 - Introduction to Photography for Design and Science Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 2200 - Web Theory and Design I Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 2220 - Digital Animation Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 2350 - Branding Experience Concepts Credit Hour(s): 3
CORE - Wright State Core Element 6 (Natural Science) Credit Hour(s): 4

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Term Four

IT 2210 - Web Theory and Design II Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 2300 - E-Commerce Advertising Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 2320 - Publication Design Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 2400 - Employment Portfolio Development Credit Hour(s): 2
IT 2500 - Promotional Design Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Program Description

The Graphic Design and Visual Media program prepares students for employment after two years of study. Students will gain necessary skills in branding, information design, promotional and advertising design, publication design and type and letter design as well as web design. Students will use various software packages and design techniques to develop products for business, communications, marketing and other related areas.

Students will develop a strong foundation in the field of graphic and visual communication building a base of knowledge of color, type, illustration, page layout, image and video manipulation. Classes have hands-on experience with software including industry standards such as PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, and Premiere Pro. Students completing the program will develop a portfolio of work to showcase design skills and software aptitude when applying for a position in the design field.

Career Opportunities

For career information, please visit Wright State University Career Services:

http://www.wright.edu/careerservices

Campus Contact Information

Lake Campus Learning Center: http://www.wright.edu/lake/libraries/

Admissions: http://www.wright.edu/lake/admissions/

Financial Aid: http://www.wright.edu/lake/admissions/dollars/#FinancialAid

Lake Campus Advising: http://www.wright.edu/lake/academics/advising.html

Transitional Advising WebPage (TAP): http://www.wright.edu/semesters-advising

Additional Comments

Wright State University Lake Campus
7600 Lake Campus Drive
Celina, Ohio 45822

(800) 237-1477

email: discoverlakecampus@wright.edu

http://www.wright.edu/lake