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Graphic Design Technology • Associate in Applied Science

Occupational Program

Total Credit Hours: 60

Colleague Code: AAS.GRDST

Curriculum Code: ART 150

Program Information:

  • This program is designed for students pursuing a career in the field of graphic design.
  • Students are introduced to a variety of tools and techniques used in the graphic design industry including, but not limited to, traditional studio art methods, desktop publishing, website authoring and motion graphics.
  • This applied science program of study must be taken in its entirety to meet degree requirements.

For Program Information Contact:

Arts and Humanities Department at 217-786-2318 or 217-786-2329 or see an academic advisor.

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

DGM 100Introduction to Digital Media

3

ART 102Two-Dimensional Design I

3

ART 106Introduction to Computer Art

3

EGL 101Composition I

3

CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3

Second Semester:

ART 103Drawing I

3

ART 116Introduction to Graphic Design

3

DGM 110Digital Media Product and Management

3

EGL 102Composition II

3

MAT 104General Education Mathematics

3

Third Semester:

ART 112Silkscreen Graphics Pre-Production

3

ART 113Silkscreen Practice Seminar

0.5 - 1

DAP 120Video Game Design I

3

DAP 150iOS App Production I

3

DME 130Film Production I

3

DME 145Digital Animation

3

Fourth Semester:

ART 110Professional Practices in Art

1

ART 124Digital Photography I

3

BUS 125Entrepreneurship

3

DME 150Motion Graphics I

3

Social Science Selection

3

Course Requirements:

Required General Education Courses (15 credits)

Please see your advisor for course planning.

CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3

EGL 101Composition I

3

EGL 102Composition II

3

MAT 104General Education Mathematics

3

Social Science Selection

3

Required Program Courses (44 credits)

ART 102Two-Dimensional Design I

3

ART 103Drawing I

3

ART 106Introduction to Computer Art

3

ART 110Professional Practices in Art

1

ART 112Silkscreen Graphics Pre-Production

3

ART 113Silkscreen Practice Seminar

0.5 - 1

ART 116Introduction to Graphic Design

3

ART 124Digital Photography I

3

BUS 125Entrepreneurship

3

DAP 120Video Game Design I

3

DAP 150iOS App Production I

3

DGM 100Introduction to Digital Media

3

DGM 110Digital Media Product and Management

3

DME 130Film Production I

3

DME 145Digital Animation

3

DME 150Motion Graphics I

3