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Nov 23, 2024
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2015-2016 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Graphic Design and Visual Media, AAB (GPS)
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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.
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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 |
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.
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