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Graphic Design Technology • Associate in Applied Science

Occupational Program

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 Communication Department at 217-786-2286 or see a Student Success Coach.

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

ART 102Two-Dimensional Design I

3
ART 103Drawing I

3
ART 107Introduction to Photoshop

1.5
ART 108Introduction to Illustrator

1.5
DGM 100Introduction to Digital Media

3
EGL 101Composition I

3

Second Semester:

ART 116Introduction to Graphic Design

3
CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3
DGM 110Digital Media Product and Management

3
DME 145Digital Animation

3
EGL 102Composition II

3

Third Semester:

ART 112Silkscreen Graphics Pre-Production

3
ART 113Silkscreen Practice Seminar

.5 - 1
ART 124Digital Photography I

3
DAP 120Video Game Design I

3
DAP 150iOS App Production I

3
MAT 104General Education Mathematics

3

Fourth Semester:

ART 110Professional Practices in Art

1
ART 113Silkscreen Practice Seminar

.5 - 1
BUS 125Entrepreneurship

3
DME 130Film Production I

3
DME 150Motion Graphics I

3
Social Science Selection

3

ART 113 must be taken for a total of two (2) credit hours to meet degree requirements.

Course Requirements:

Required General Education Courses

Please see your Student Success Coach 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
Total Credit Hours:15

Required Program Courses

ART 102Two-Dimensional Design I

3
ART 103Drawing I

3
ART 107Introduction to Photoshop

1.5
ART 108Introduction to Illustrator

1.5
ART 110Professional Practices in Art

1
ART 112Silkscreen Graphics Pre-Production

3
ART 113Silkscreen Practice Seminar

.5 - 1
ART 113Silkscreen Practice Seminar

.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
Total Credit Hours:45

ART 113 must be taken for a total of two (2) credit hours to meet degree requirements.

Total Credit Hours: 60