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 101 Basic Mathematics (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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