Program Overview
In the Graphic Design Program, you will study the concepts of drawing and design, typography, color theory, print processes, digital photography, illustration, page layout, marketing and advertising.
In addition, you will learn to work within budget and time constraints, prepare electronic files for printing, choose appropriate printing and paper supplies, interpret and evaluate criticism of design and present a creative rationale to a client.
Work and Employment
The Graphic Design Program prepares students for entry-level positions such as graphic designer, graphic artist or production artist. Students should also consult with an Academic Advisor, the Dean, or Academic Chair of the GAT program.
Requirements
Graphic Design Core Requirements
| GAT-101 | Introduction to Graphic Arts Technology | 4 |
| GAT-110 | Introduction to Photoshop | 2 |
| GAT-115 | Introduction to Illustrator | 2 |
| GAT-178 | Fundamentals of Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| GAT-190 | Image Generation and Output | 2 |
| GAT-215 | Advanced Illustrator | 2 |
| GAT-220 | Advanced Photoshop for the Graphic Arts Industry | 3 |
| GAT-241 | Intermediate Desktop Publishing | 4 |
| GAT-242 | Advanced Desktop Publishing | 3 |
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| GAT-255 | Color System Management | 3 |
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| ART-104 | Color Theory | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28 |
General Education
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
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| MTH-115 | General Education Mathematics | 3 |
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| MTH-115P | General Education Mathematics Plus Support | 4 |
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| MTH-120 | College Algebra | 3 |
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| MTH-120P | College Algebra Plus Review | 4 |
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| ENG-103 | Composition II | 3 |
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| SPH-131 | Fundamentals of Communication | 3 |
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| BIO-106 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
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| BIO-107 | Environmental Biology Laboratory | 1 |
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| PSY-170 | General Psychology | 3 |
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| SOC-190 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Graphic Design Emphasis #8225 (23 credits)
| ART-101 | Drawing & Composition I | 3 |
| ART-102 | Drawing & Composition II | 3 |
| ART-103 | Design I | 3 |
| BUS-101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| GAT-150 | Typography | 2 |
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| GAT-168 | Graphic Arts Technology Internship | 1-6 |
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| Elective | 3 |
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ART-
| Elective | 3 |
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| MKT-260 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| WEB-225 | Digital Photography | 3 |