Visual Art AAS - Graphic Design Emphasis: Full-time

Plan of Study

The following is a plan of requirements to complete this Associate of Applied Science degree in 2 years. Each student’s experience will vary slightly, as this plan does not include transfer work, Advanced Placement (AP), or other institutions’ concurrent enrollment credits. Math and English placement will be based on the student’s appropriate placement scores. If developmental courses are required, they should be taken in the student’s first semester.

NOTE: This plan assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with the Academic Program Advisor and consult DegreeWorks for specific degree requirements.

First Year

Fall Semester (14 credits)			Spring Semester (18 credits)
☐ ART 1110 Foundation I Drawing - 3 credits			☐ ART 1135 Printing Fundamentals - 3 credits
☐ ART 1120 Design - 3 credits			☐ ART 1200 InDesign Software - 3 credits
☐ ART 1150 Art Foundation Seminar (HR) - 2 credits			☐ ART 1210 Math for Visual Arts (QS) - 3 credits
☐ ART 1280 Photoshop Software - 3 credits			☐ ART 1230 Typography & Layout - 3 credits
☐ ART 1310 Photography 1 - 3 credits			☐ ART 2412 Illustrator Software - 3 credits
			☐ ENGL 1010 Introduction to College Writing (WC) - 3 credits

► Progress Check: Log in and check your Degree Audit via MySLCC			► Progress Check: Meet with Academic Program Advisor

Second Year

Fall Semester (18 credits)			Spring Semester (15 credits)
☐ ART 1260 Figure Drawing - 3 credits			☐ ART 1070 Creative Printmaking (AR) - 3 credits
☐ ART 2010 History of Graphic Design - 3 credits			☐ ART 2070 Graphic Design Portfolio Development - 3 credits
☐ ART 2220 Advanced Design - 3 credits			☐ ART 2110 Foundation II - 3 credits
☐ ART 2230 Advanced Typography & Layout - 3 credits			☐ ART 2240 Package Design - 3 credits
☐ ART 2440 Web Site Design - 3 credits			☐ ART 2280 Advertising Workshop - 3 credits
☐ COMM 1010 Elements of Effective Communication (CM) - 3 credits

► Progress Check: Apply for Graduation