College Catalog Programs of Study 2011-2012
COMMUNICATION DESIGN
Associate of Applied Science Degree
AL, LO
Purpose: The curriculum is designed for persons who seek full-time employment in the communication design field. The occupational objectives include graphic designer in the communication design marketplace.
Recommended Preparation: Proficiency in high school English and a satisfactory aptitude for drawing.
Equipment and Supplies: Communication Design students are required to purchase certain basic equipment and materials necessary to achieve professionally-oriented objectives. Most of the equipment is purchased in the beginning class (Introduction to Graphic Skills) and can be used throughout the two-year program.
| Two Years |
Credits |
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| 1st Semester | ||||||
| ART | 140 | 4 | ||||
| ART | 131 | 3 | ||||
| 1PED | 116 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 17 | |||||
| 2nd Semester | ||||||
| ART | 132 | 4 | ||||
| ART | 122 | 4 | ||||
| Total | 16 | |||||
| 3rd Semester | ||||||
| ART | 142 | 4 | ||||
| ART | 265 | 3-4 | ||||
| PHT | 101 | 3 | ||||
| 4___ | 3 | |||||
| ART | 218 | 3 | ||||
| ART | 287 | 3 | ||||
| 1PED/RPK | PED/RPK Elective | 1 | ||||
| Total | 18 | |||||
| Total credits for the Communication Design A.A.S.=69-70 | ||||||
1 The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK activities course. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
2 Students may substitute the SDV 101 Orientation section related to this program.
3Division approval required for substitution. The laboratory science elective may be selected from biology, chemistry, physics, geology, or natural science courses with a lab component, listed under General Education Electives. Some four-year colleges require a two-semester sequence.
4The social science elective may be selected from the social/behavioral sciences courses listed under General Education Electives.