Graphic Design (AAS)
Program Code: APGRD
Credential: Associate in Applied Science
High Demand Occupation, High Skill Occupation, High Wage Occupation
This program prepares students for a career as a graphic designer. Graphic designers are specialists in the field of visual communication, trained to communicate, inform, instruct or sell. Students gain skills in the principles of graphic design, publication design, interface and mobile design working on a variety of projects that focus on theory, concept development, typography and production techniques that culminates in the production of a portfolio. Creative and artistic ability is required for careers in graphic design, as well as originality and the capacity for experimentation in visual problem-solving. Students also need the ability to master software skills as they relate to each medium.
Articulation
- Eastern Michigan University, BFA degree
- Wayne State University, BFA degree
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: http://www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php.
Program Admission Requirements
Basic proficiency with desktop computers is required to enroll in GDT computer-based courses.
Graphic Design computer-based courses are taught on Macintosh computers.
Minimum Credits Required for the Program: 60
Full-Time Students
| First Fall Semseter | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Composition I | 4 |
| GDT 104 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 4 |
| WEB 115 | Interface Design I | 4 |
| Math Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| First Winter Semester | ||
| GDT 100 | Typography I | 4 |
| GDT 101 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| GDT 112 | Principles and Problem-Solving in Graphic Design | 4 |
| WEB 215 | Interface Design II | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Fall Semester | ||
| GDT 215 | Typography II | 4 |
| GDT 220 | Publication Design | 4 |
| GDT 239 | Imaging and Illustration | 4 |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Winter Semester | ||
| COM 101 | Fundamentals of Speaking | 3 |
| GDT 252 | Advanced Digital Studio 1 | 4 |
| GDT 290 | Professional Practices 1 | 4 |
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Open Elective(s) to reach a minimum of 60 total credits. | 1 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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For a Winter start, GDT 252 and GDT 290 must be taken in 4th term but are not not offered in the Fall.
Part-Time Students
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| GDT 104 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 4 |
| WEB 115 | Interface Design I | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GDT 100 | Typography I | 4 |
| GDT 112 | Principles and Problem-Solving in Graphic Design | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ENG 111 | Composition I | 4 |
| Math Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| GDT 215 | Typography II | 4 |
| GDT 239 | Imaging and Illustration | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| GDT 220 | Publication Design | 4 |
| WEB 215 | Interface Design II | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| COM 101 | Fundamentals of Speaking | 3 |
| GDT 101 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| GDT 252 | Advanced Digital Studio 1 | 4 |
| GDT 290 | Professional Practices 1 | 4 |
| Open Elective(s) to reach a minimum of 60 total credits. | 1 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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- <p>For a Winter start, GDT 252 and GDT 290 must be taken in 4th term but are not not offered in the Fall.</p>