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Visual Communication, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Visual Communication will be able to:

  • Demonstrate analytical problem solving in the development and implementation of effective visual communication.
  • Cultivate and apply creativity through free association, brainstorming, the group process, and original research.
  • Demonstrate appropriate behavior in giving and/or receiving constructive criticism and remain flexible to make the necessary changes.
  • Integrate awareness of personal strengths and limitations with significant historic and current design trends, attitudes and values in developing effective visual communication.
  • Contribute successfully to the group process by being a team player, maintaining accessibility, remaining involved, and demonstrating reliability.
  • Develop and apply technical competencies necessary for employment in the Graphic Arts or Web/Media industries.

Requirements

First Year

Fall Term

AA 156Foundation Digital Page Layout

4
BA 218Personal Finance Planning

3
WR 121English Composition

3

WR 121 satisfies the Communication related instruction requirement.

BA 218 satisfies the Computation related instruction requirement.

Winter Term

ART 115Basic Design I: Composition

4
ART 121Computers in Visual Arts

4
ART 131Drawing I

4
ART 204History of Western Art

3
or
ART 205History Of Western Art

3
or
ART 206History of Western Art

3
or
ART 207Indigenous Art Of The Americas

3

ART 204, ART 205, ART 206, ART 207 satisfy the Human Relations related instruction requirement.

Spring Term

AA 193Digital Image Processes III

4
AA 224Typographical Design I

4
ART 263Digital Photography

4
BA 223Principles of Marketing

4

Second Year Graphic Design Track

Second year courses will be offered starting the 2018-2019 academic year. See your advisor with questions.

Fall Term

AA 221Graphic Design I

4
AA 226Typographic Design II

4
ART 122Foundations in Motion 4-D

4
CIS 195Web Development I

4

Winter Term

AA 222Graphic Design II

4
AA 225Packaging and 3D Design

3
AA 237Illustration I

4
AA 161Web Design Basics

3
AA 174Screen Printing

3

Spring Term

AA 200Design Studio

2
or
AA 280CWE GRAPHICS

1 TO 12
AA 223Graphic Design III

4
AA 228Portfolio & Professional Practices

4
AA 162Web Design II

3
ART 205History Of Western Art

3
or
ART 206History of Western Art

3
or
ART 207Indigenous Art Of The Americas

3
or
ART 210Women In Art

3

If taking AA 280 Cooperative Work Experience, students need to take a minimum of 2 credits. 

Second Year Web/Multimedia Design Track

Second year courses will be offered starting the 2018-2019 academic year. See your advisor with questions.

Fall Term

AA 221Graphic Design I

4
AA 226Typographic Design II

4
ART 122Foundations in Motion 4-D

4
CIS 195Web Development I

4

Winter Term

AA 200Design Studio

2
or
AA 280CWE GRAPHICS

1 TO 12
AA 260User Interface Design

3
AA 161Web Design Basics

3
AA 275Advances Video/Multimedia

4
CIS 197Content Management Systems

4
If taking AA 280 Cooperative Work Experience, students need to take a minimum of 2 credits.

Spring Term

AA 228Portfolio & Professional Practices

4
AA 162Web Design II

3
CS 133JProgramming in Javascript

4
CIS 296Web Development Using Open-Source Software

4

Total Credit Hours: 92-94