Graphic Design | Associate in Applied Science Pathway

Pathway Information

• Total Credits | 66
• Pathway Result | Associate in Applied Science
• Program Code | AAS.DESIGN

Pathway Course Sequence

Semester 1 | 18 Credits

• ART.105 Drawing I-Introductory (3 Credits) ^
• ART.115 Design I (3 Credits) ^
• ART.135 Introduction to Graphic Design (3 Credits) ^
• ART.211 Introduction to Editorial Graphic Design (3 Credits) ^
• ART.283 Art History I (3 Credits) ^
• MAT.104 Basic Algebra (3 Credits) ^

Semester 2 | 18 Credits

• ART.130 Introduction to Oil Painting (3 Credits) ^
• ART.205 Drawing II (3 Credits) ^
• ART.210 Digital Painting and Illustration (3 Credits) 
• ART.215 Design II (3 Credits) ^
• ART.235 Introduction to Digital Imagery (3 Credits) ^
• COM.101 Fundamentals of Communication OR (3 Credits) ^
  • COM.257  Public Speaking (3 Credits) ^

Semester 3 | 18 Credits

• ART.110 Basic Photography (3 Credits) ^
• ART.152 Introduction to Website Design (3 Credits) ^ OR
  • CIS.135 Introduction to Website Design (3 Credits)
• ART.236 Logo and Corporate Identity (3 Credits) ^
• ART.239 Advanced Editorial Graphic Design (3 Credits) ^
• ENG.111 Freshman English Composition (3 Credits) ^
• SSC.200 The Social Sciences & Contemporary America (3 Credits) ^

Semester 4 | 12 Credits

• ART.237 Photography II (3 Credits) 
• ART.240 Professional Practices/Portfolio (3 Credits) ^
• ART.284 Art History II (3 Credits) ^
• ENV.200 Environmental Biology (3 Credits) ^

Additional Pathway Information

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