Graphic Design

Program Overview

The Graphic Design program offers two degrees: an Associate of Arts (A.A.) for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution and an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) for those seeking entry-level employment in design services. The A.A. degree focuses on art and design foundations, while the A.A.S. degree emphasizes technical skills in areas such as publishing, prepress, and printing. Both programs prepare students for careers in graphic design, web design, and related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

Graphic Design, A.A.

• Overview: The Associate of Arts Degree in Graphic Design is a course of study for students who intend to transfer to professional art schools or universities to complete a baccalaureate degree in graphic design.
This major combines art and design foundations with an introduction to the field of graphic design.
• Course Schedule:
• Term 1:
• ART 1005 - Drawing I
• ART 1101 - Art & Graphic Design First Year Seminar
• ART 1510 - Introduction to Graphic Design Production
• ENGL 1010 - English Composition I
• QR 0000 - Quantitative Reasoning
• Term 2:
• ART 1130 - Foundation: Color
• ART 1810 - Electronic Publishing: InDesign
• ART 2100 - Digital Illustration: Adobe Illustrator
• BIOL 1010 - General Biology I
• ENGL 2020 - Literature, Media, and Culture
• Term 3:
• ART 1110 - Foundation: Two Dimensional
• ART 2010 - Art History I
• ART 2110 - Typography
• ART 2120 - Graphic Design I
• ART 2465 - Art Portfolio
• Term 4:
• ART 1120 - Foundation: Three Dimensional
• ART 2020 - Art History II
• ART 2130 - Graphic Design II
• ART 2155 - Web Design I: Foundations
• GOV 0000 - U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions

• Overview: The Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design is a two-year technical program that prepares students for entry-level employment in a variety of specialized design services such as publishing, prepress, and printing.
• Course Schedule:
• Term 1:
• ART 1005 - Drawing I
• ART 1101 - Art & Graphic Design First Year Seminar
• ART 1110 - Foundation: Two Dimensional
• ART 1510 - Introduction to Graphic Design Production
• ENGL 1010 - English Composition I
• Term 2:
• ART 1610 - Offset Production I
• ART 1810 - Electronic Publishing: InDesign
• ART 2100 - Digital Illustration: Adobe Illustrator
• CM 0000 - Communication
• QR 0000 - Quantitative Reasoning
• Term 3:
• ART 1720 - Imaging for Print Reproduction
• ART 2110 - Typography
• ART 2120 - Graphic Design I
• ART 2465 - Art Portfolio
• One of the following:
• ART 2010 - Art History I
• ART 2020 - Art History II
• Term 4:
• ART 2130 - Graphic Design II
• ART 2155 - Web Design I: Foundations
• ART 2750 - Magazine Design and Production
• GOV 0000 - U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions
• One of the following:

Careers:

• Potential Careers:
• Graphic artist
• Web designer
• Prepress specialist
• Offset printer
• Account representative
• Creative director