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Graphic Design and Print Production AAS Degree

The Graphic Design/Print Production emphasis within the Visual, Audio, and Media Department prepares you to work in the traditional graphic design and printing industries. You will develop designs for electronic production for both digital and traditional press. In addition, you will learn design techniques for packaging and point of sale and other forms of print media. Printing press technology is also addressed.

Requirements

Required Courses

MGD 101Intro to Computer Graphics

3
MGD 103Intro to Production Design

3
MGD 111Adobe Photoshop I

3
MGD 112Adobe Illustrator I

3
MGD 114Adobe InDesign

3
MGD 202Point of Purch Package Design

3
MGD 211Adobe Photoshop II

3
MGD 212Adobe Illustrator II

3
MGD 118Digital Color Theory

3
or
MGD 116Typography I

3
MGD 213Electronic Prepress

3
MGD 268Business for Creatives

3
or
MGD 280Internship

3
or
MGD 289Capstone

3
Total Credit Hours:33

General Education Courses

See AAS Degree Requirements

*ART 121 and ART 132 or ART 139 may be used to fulfill one Arts & Humanities and the General Education Elective. Students may substitute additional MGD/PHO classes if ART 121 and ART 132 or ART 139 are used for the Arts & Humanities and General Education Course Requirements.

Total Credit Hours:15

MGD Approved Electives

CWB 130Web Editing Tools: (Editor)

3
MGD 121Painter for Digital Media

3
JOU 225New Media

3
ART 139Digital Photography I

3
Total Credit Hours:12

Total Credit Hours: 60