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Associate in Applied Science Degree
Description:
This program prepares students for a career as a graphic designer. Graphic designers work with writers, publishers, photographers, printers, and other specialists in the field of visual communication design to communicate, inform, instruct, or sell. Students may work on publications, advertising, or the Internet. The program focuses on developing skills in basic design theory, concept development, typography, the major graphic design software, and knowledge of production techniques for print and electronic media as exhibited in a portfolio. Creative and artistic ability is required for careers in graphic design, as well as originality and capacity for experimentation in visual problem-solving. Students also need an aptitude for developing strong skills with desktop computers and graphics software programs.
Contact Information:
Division: Business and Computer Technologies
School: School of Visual Arts
Department: Visual Arts Technology
Advisors:
Lind Babcock, Dennis Guastella, Kristine Willimann
Graphic Design majors should see GDT faculty for academic advisors according to the first letter of their last name: (A-G) Lind Babcock , (H-O) Dennis Guastella, (P-Z) Kristine Willimann.
Articulation:
College for Creative Studies, BFA degree;
Eastern Michigan University, several BS degrees.
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: http://www.wccnet.edu/departments/curriculum/articulation.php?levelone=colleges
Admission Requirements:
Basic proficiency with desktop computers is required to enroll in GDT computer-based courses. Students with no or minimal computer skills are encouraged to take GDT 105, Introduction to Mac Graphics.
Note: Graphic Design computer-based courses are taught on Macintosh computers.
| General Education Requirements | (18 - 21 Credits) | ||
| ENG 107 or | Technical Writing I | ||
| ENG 111 | Composition I | 3 - 4 | |
| COM 101 | Fundamentals of Speaking | 3 | |
| MTH 125 or | Everyday College Math | ||
| MTH 151 | Technical Algebra | 3 - 4 | |
| Nat. Sci. | Elective(s) | 3 - 4 | |
| Soc. Sci. | Elective(s) | 3 | |
| GDT 101 | History of Graphic Design | 3 | |
| Major/Area Requirements | (47 Credits) | ||
| GDT 100 | Typography I | 4 | |
| GDT 112 | Graphic Communication I | 4 | |
| GDT 127 or | QuarkXPress for Print Publishing | ||
| GDT 130 | InDesign for Print Publishing | 4 | |
| GDT 139 | Illustrator Graphics | 4 | |
| GDT 140 | Photoshop Graphics | 4 | |
| GDT 150 | Design for the Internet | 4 | |
| GDT 220 | Publication Design | 4 | |
| GDT 239 | Imaging and Illustration | 4 | |
| GDT 252 | Advanced Digital Studio | 4 | |
| GDT 259 | Graphic Communication II | 4 | |
| GDT 290 | Professional Practices | 4 | |
| INP 152 | Web Graphics I | 3 | |
| Minimum Credits Required for the Program: | 65 - 68 Credits |
Footnotes:
Students must meet the Computer and Information Literacy Graduation Requirement. See General Education Graduation Requirements in the WCC Bulletin.
This website is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a binding offer or contract between WCC and the student. The information presented here is believed accurate, but is NOT guaranteed and is subject to change without notice.
For official information, see an Advisor.