Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science

The graphic design technology program prepares students for employment in the graphic design and visual communication profession. A broad based program in both theory and practice provides students with a foundation in the elements and principles of graphic design, the practical and conceptual application of typography, and the necessary computer skills for producing art and illustration. The program includes career orientation, instruction in professional practice, human relations, and verbal and written communication for the graphic designer.

Prospective students should be advised by a graphic design professor to ensure proper sequence. Graduates may find employment in a design or advertising agency, corporation, or be self-employed.

NOTE: Students have two degree alternatives in this program: The associate in science (A.S.) and the associate in applied science (A.A.S.). If you intend to pursue further education at the university level, you should enroll in the A.S. option. If you intend to go directly to work after completing your associate’s degree, consider the A.A.S. While the A.A.S. will not provide you with the articulation benefits of the A.S., the A.A.S. will provide you with the skills required to begin working in the field immediately upon graduation. If you are unsure of which option is best for you, please see an advisor for further counseling.

Required Courses

The following is a list of courses required for this program presented in a recommended sequence of completion. The sequence is only a suggested guide, and there is no requirement to follow the sequence precisely. Students in this program may register for any course as long as the student has met any prerequisites for that course. Where a "professional elective" is indicated in the course sequence, students may choose any course from the group of professional electives that follows the full course sequence.