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  • Department of Humanities
    Graphic Design Technology

Associate in Arts Degree
(Application Curriculum Code - 1390)

Graphic Design Technology is traditional art transfer program infused with computer technology skills. Students may find employment after two years or transfer into art programs at other institutions. Students must earn 66 credits and complete the requirements set out below.

Degree Requirements
To fulfill the requirements for the Associate in Arts degree in Graphic Design Technology, the candidate must complete a minimum of 66 credit hours of academic work with a GPA of not less than 2.00. These include 31 credits of major field requirements, 23 credits of liberal arts and sciences courses, and 12 credits of general electives.

Major Field Requirements

Code Name Credits
ARTS 111 Design I 3
ARTS 114 Drawing I 3
ARTS 124 History of Art I 3
ARTS 125 History of Art II 3
GART 151 Typography and Layout 3
GART 251 Computer Graphics I 3
GART 252 Computer Graphics II 3
GART 260 Photography 3
  OR  
GART 270 Digital Imaging 3
GART 265 Web Design 3
GART 290 Portfolio Preparation and Presentation 3

Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements
ENGL 101 – 3 credits; Composition II/Journalism, other writing course, Literature, Speech – 3 credits; MATH 111 or higher 3 - credits; 1 credit of Physical Education (PHED).

Trustees' General Education Core Requirement details

Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives
ARTS 115 , ARTS 214 or GART 275 recommended – 6 credits

General Electives
13 credits.

Trustees' General Education Core Requirement details
Mathematics Competency Requirement for graduation

Students should check with their advisors to make sure courses are taken in proper sequence and any prerequisites have been met. Some flexibility is available as to when courses must be taken. Students should consult with their advisors during the scheduling process.

Suggested Course Sequence

First Semester

Code Name Credits
ARTS 111 Design I 3
ARTS 124 History of Art I 3
ENGL 101 Composition I 3
GART 151 Typography and Layout 3
PHED Physical Education 1/2

Second Semester

Code Name Credits
ARTS 114 Drawing I 3
ARTS 125 History of Art II 3
GART 251 Computer Graphics I 3
PHED Physical Education 1/2
  Science 3
  General Electives 3

Third Semester

Code Name Credits
GART 252 Computer Graphics II 3
GART 265 Web Design 3
  Composition II/Journalism or other writing course 3
MATH Mathematics 3
  Social Science (Psychology or Sociology) 3
  General Elective 3

Fourth Semester

Code Name Credits
GART 260 Photography 3
  OR  
GART 270 Digital Imaging 3
GART 280 Portfolio Preparation and Preparation 3
  Social Science (History of the United States, World History or Western Civilization) 3
  Liberal Arts and Sciences Elective 3
  General Electives 6