Graphic Communication Technology, A.A.S.
Entry Time
Fall
Award
Associate of Applied Science degree
2 years (5 terms including summer)
Those interested in our program should have a strong interest in managing, manipulating and merging text and graphic components used to communicate information that sells a product or idea. Skills in art, photography, marketing and interactive design interest, will increase enjoyment and overall design opportunities within the program. Students should be able to work under tight deadlines both individually and as part of a team. Students need to be open to the fact that not all graphic solutions are computer-based.
The Graphic Communication Technology program prepares students for employment in the technical graphic production and graphic design industry. Following an introduction to the graphics industry, the core program develops students' practical knowledge and provides hands-on experience with current standards in graphic communication. Students learn design, layout, image manipulation and illustration principles to applying final graphics used in 2D design, print, web and motion graphics, plus receive extensive experience using industry standard software from Adobe.
Career Opportunities
- printing and publishing companies
- advertising agencies
- Web design
- in-house graphics
- design and marketing departments
Degree Requirements
Term 1 | ||
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Fall | Credit Hours | |
GRA-101 | Survey of Graphic Communicatio 1 | 3 |
ART-133 | Drawing | 3 |
ART-120 | 2-D Design | 3 |
MKT-110 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
ENG-105 or ENG-101 | Composition I or Elements of Writing | 3 |
Term Totals: | 15 | |
Term 2 | ||
Spring | ||
GRA-127 | Illustrator I | 3 |
GRA-131 | Digital Layout | 3 |
GRA-140 | Digital Imaging | 3 |
MKT-140 or SPC-101 | Principles of Selling or Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
ENG-106 or ENG-105 | Composition II or Composition I | 3 |
Term Totals: | 15 | |
Term 3 | ||
Summer | ||
GRA-132 | Digital Layout II | 3 |
GRA-141 | Digital Imaging II | 3 |
Term Totals: | 6 | |
Term 4 | ||
Fall | ||
GRA-128 | Illustrator II | 3 |
CIS-290 | Web Content & E-Commerce Sys | 3 |
GRA-195 | Intro to Web Media | 3 |
GRA-151 | Web Design | 3 |
CIS-207 | Fundamentals of Web Program | 3 |
Term Totals: | 15 | |
Term 5 | ||
Spring | ||
GRA-153 | Web Media II | 3 |
GRA-157 | Web Design II | 3 |
GRA-191 | Graphic Communication Apps | 3 |
MGT-145 or PSY-111 | Human Relations in Management or Intro to Psychology | 3 |
WBL-157 | Job Shadow: Digital/Vis Art | 1 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Business Math and Calculators | ||
Approved Math Course | ||
Term Totals: | 16 | |
Program Totals: | 67 |
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GRA-101 Survey of Graphic Communicatio must be completed in the first semester.
Note: Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should verify transfer credits before proceeding with this program. See your advisor to discuss appropriate course selection.