AAS Degree in Visual Communications Technology: Graphic Arts/Printing
NOTE: AAS degrees are primarily intended to prepare students for immediate employment; however, transfer opportunities exist in some areas. If you plan to pursue a four-year degree program, see department chair or faculty advisor as soon as possible.
First Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 11101 | Freshman English I | 3 |
| 3____ | Math or Lib. Arts/Science Elective | 3 |
| 41103 | Drawing I | 2 |
| 41105 | Design I | 3 |
| 41115 | Vis. Com. & Graphic Design I | 3 |
| 51120 | Computer Graphics | 2 |
| 99___ | Physical education | .5 |
| 99197/8 | Concepts of PHysical Wellness | .5 |
| Total: | 17 |
Second Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 11102 | Freshman English II | 3 |
| 41102 | History of Art II | 3 |
| 41104 | Drawing II | 2 |
| 41106 | Design II | 3 |
| 41110 | Color | 2 |
| 41116 | Vis. Com & Graphic Design II | 3 |
| Total: | 16 |
Third Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 14110 | Communication & Arts Practicum | 1 |
| 2____ | Social Science | 3 |
| 41109 | Modern Art: The 20th Century | 3 |
41107 OR 41111 OR 41131 |
Painting I or Figure Drawing I or Photography I |
3-4 |
| 41117 | Vis. Com & Graphic Design III | 3 |
| _____ | Restricted Electives* | 3 |
| Total: | 16-17 |
fourth Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 14110 | Communication & Arts Practicum | 1 |
| 2____ | Social Science | 3 |
| 3____ | Math or Lib. Arts Science Elective | 3 |
41107 or 41111 or 41131 |
Painting II or Figure Drawing II or Photography II |
3 |
| 41117 | Vis. Com & Graphic Design IV | 3 |
| _____ | Restricted Electives* | 3 |
| 99___ | Physical Education | 1 |
| Total: | 16 |
* Students select appropriate restricted electives based on their career goals after consultation with their academic advisor.
Restricted Electives:
- 13101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
- 13201 Television Production I
- 41100 American Art 1700-1945
- 41101 History of Art I
- 41107 Painting I
- 41108 Painting II
- 41207 Painting III
- 41208 Painting IV
- 41111 Figure Drawing I
- 41112 Figure Drawing II
- 41131 Photography I
- 41132 Photography II
- 41200 Portrait Painting
- 52110 Introduction to CAD
- 54105 Architectural Graphics
- 55115 Principles of Advertising
- 55122 Principles of Marketing
- 55173 Internet and HTML
- 41201 Web Page Design