2015-2016 Academic Catalog 
    
    Nov 23, 2024  
2015-2016 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Graphic Design and Visual Media, AAB (GPS)


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


Total: 15 Credit Hours


Term Two


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


Total: 16 Credit Hours


Total: 15 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

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