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Computer Graphic Design
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Suggested course sequence
Fall semester
Credit hours
ARTS 1503 3
ARTS 1513 3
DSGN 1213 3
DSGN 1243 3
* ENGL 1413 3
Spring semester
* ARTS 1813 3
DSGN 1123 3
* DSGN 1223 3
ELTR 1123 3
* MATH 1123 3
Fall semester
ARTS 2553 3
* ARTS 2643 3
* DSGN 1233 3
DSGN 1113 3
PSCI 1514 4
Technical elective 3
Spring semester
BSNS 1603 3
BSNS 2423 3
DSGN 1133 3
* DSGN 1253 3
SOCY 2513 3
Technical elective 3
Computer Graphic Design
Associate in Applied Science Degree – DSGN.AAS.V01
The Computer Graphic Design curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in desktop publishing
and graphic arts. This degree typically is not designed for transfer.
Desktop Publishing core (16 courses) Credit hours: 51
Complete all four sub-requirements:
1. Desktop Publishing courses - 24 credit hours
DSGN 1113 - Digital Photography
DSGN 1123 - Introduction to Web Design
DSGN 1133 - Package Design
DSGN 1213 - Photoshop Digital Imaging
* DSGN 1223 - Digital Motion Graphics
* DSGN 1233 - Document Design
DSGN 1243 - Computer Illustration
* DSGN 1253 - Portfolio Development
2. Art/computer courses - 15 credit hours
ARTS 1503 - Basic Drawing
ARTS 1513 - Two-Dimensional Design
ARTS 1813 - Three-Dimensional Design
ARTS 2553 - Photography
* ARTS 2643 - Computer Art
3. Technical electives - 9 credit hours
ELTR 1123 - Microcomputer Fundamentals
In addition, Choose two other technical electives with a total of six (6) credit hours. Any courses from
the prefixes ACCT, AIRC, AUTO, BSNS, CNST, COSC, DRFT, DSGN, ELTR, MCHN, MKTG and
WELD may be selected.
4. Internship - 3 credit hours
BSNS 2423 - Internship Experience. Candidates for the internship experience must have completed a minimum
of 40 credit hours in the Computer Graphic Design curriculum.
General Education (5 courses) Credit hours: 16
Complete all four sub-requirements:
1. Communications 1 - 6 credit hours required
* ENGL 1413 - Fundamentals of Writing
BSNS 1603 - Business Communications
2. Mathematics 2 - 3 credit hours required
* MATH 1123 - Technical Mathematics II
3. Physical Science - 4 credit hours required
* PSCI 1514 - Introduction to Physical Science—Chemistry & Physics
4. Social Science - 3 credit hours required
SOCY 2513 - Sociology
MINIMUM CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION - 67
* Course has prerequisite.
1
For transfer students, a higher level English course may be substituted.
2
For transfer students, a higher level mathematics course may be substituted.
Computer Graphic Design
Advanced Certificate
Suggested course sequence
Fall semester
Credit hours
DSGN 1213 3
DSGN 1243 3
ARTS 1503 3
ARTS 1513 3
Spring semester
DSGN 1123 3
* DSGN 1223 3
ARTS 1813 3
Fall semester
* DSGN 1233 3
DSGN 1113 3
ARTS 2553 3
Spring semester
DSGN 1133 3
* DSGN 1253 3
* ARTS 2643 3
Advanced Certificate in Computer Graphic Design – DSGN.CRT.V51
Upon completion of this program, the graduate is prepared for all of the technical aspects needed for entry in
the field of desktop publishing and computer graphic design.
Required courses (13 courses)
Complete both sub-requirements:
1. Desktop Publishing courses - 24 credit hours
DSGN 1113 - Digital Photography
DSGN 1123 - Introduction to Web Design
DSGN 1133 - Package Design
DSGN 1213 - Photoshop Digital Imaging
* DSGN 1223 - Digital Motion Graphics
* DSGN 1233 - Document Design
DSGN 1243 - Computer Illustration
* DSGN 1253 - Portfolio Development
2. Art/computer courses - 15 credit hours
ARTS 1503 - Basic Drawing
ARTS 1513 - Two-Dimensional Design
ARTS 1813 - Three-Dimensional Design
ARTS 2553 - Photography
* ARTS 2643 - Computer Art
MINIMUM CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION - 39
* Course has prerequisite.
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