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Graphic Design Curriculum
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Semester
First
Second
Third
Fourth
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First Semester |
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Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hrs |
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GRT108 |
Introduction to Graphic Arts Technology |
4 |
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GRA103 |
Introduction to Macintosh & Windows Computing |
1 |
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GRT130 |
Quality Concepts and Regulations for Graphic Arts |
2 |
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GRT220 |
Electronic Color Control (Photoshop) |
3 |
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GRT169 |
Color Theory |
2 |
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ART120 |
2D Design |
3 |
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Technical Elective (optional) |
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JOU171 |
Fundamentals of Photography |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
15-18 |
(top)
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Second Semester |
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Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hrs. |
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GRT110 |
Calculations & Measurements for the Graphic Arts |
3 |
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GRT121 |
Electronic Publishing (InDesign) |
3 |
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GRA150 |
Introduction to Web Design |
3 |
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GRT250 |
Electronic Imaging (Illustator) |
3 |
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General Education (Select one of the following) |
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ENG103 |
Technical Writing |
3 |
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ENG105 |
English Composition I |
3 |
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Technical Elective (Select one of the following) |
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GRT215 |
Advanced Prepress Techniques |
3 |
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GRT163 |
Multimedia and the Internet I |
3 |
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JOU171 |
Introduction to Photography |
3 |
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JOU130 |
Intermediate Photography |
3 |
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JOU234 |
Practicum in Communication |
3 |
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NET303 |
Windows 2000/XP |
3 |
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CSC114 |
Introduction to Computers |
3 |
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ART133 |
Fundamentals of Drawing |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
18 |
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Diploma Awarded (36 credit hours) |
(top)
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Third Semester |
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Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hrs. |
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GRT245 |
Issues in Graphic Arts Technology |
3 |
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General Education Elective (Select one of the following) |
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PSY111 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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SOC110 |
Principles of Sociology |
3 |
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General Education Elective (Select one of the following) |
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ART101 |
Art Appreciation |
3 |
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MUS100 |
Music Appreciation |
3 |
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ART133 |
Fundamentals of Drawing |
3 |
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Technical Elective (Select two of the following) |
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GRT160 |
Electronic Prepress |
3 |
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GRT264 |
Authoring & Web Development II |
3 |
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GRT165 |
Multimedia & the Internet |
3 |
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GRT230 |
Advanced Electronic Color Control |
3 |
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JOU171 |
Fundamentals of Photography |
3 |
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JOU172 |
Intermediate Photography |
3 |
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JOU120 |
Beginning Newswriting |
3 |
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JOU941 |
Practicum in Communication |
3 |
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NET107 |
Hardware/Software Installation & Troubleshooting |
3 |
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CIS606 |
Visual Basic NET I |
3 |
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CIS307 |
Introduction to Databases |
3 |
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ART133 |
Fundamentals of Drawing |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
15 |
(top)
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Fourth Semester |
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Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hrs. |
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MKT110 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
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OR |
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BUS102 |
Intro to Business |
3 |
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GRT222 |
Digital Output for Graphic Arts Management |
3 |
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GRA805 |
Graphic Arts Process Production Co-Op |
5 |
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GRT266 |
Technology Changes for the Graphic Arts |
2 |
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GRA900 |
Special Projects in Graphic Arts Technology |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
16 |
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Associate in Applied Science Degree Awarded 64 credit hours |
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