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2025-2026 Catalog [Effective Fall 2025]

Graphic Design, AAS - CIP Code: 50.0409


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A 30 10 0

Contact: (336) 334-4822, ext. 50361

The Graphic Design curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the graphic design profession which emphasizes design, advertising, marketing, and illustration for printed and digital media.

Students will be trained in the creative process and application of design principles for advertisements, branding, corporate identity, layouts, typography, visual assets, custom graphics, self-promotional material, and preparation of files for printed and digital distribution.

Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities with design, branding, advertising agencies, signage and printing companies, organizations with in-house marketing operations, freelance work, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Advertising and Graphic Design degree, the graduate should be able to:

  • Create visual communications using industry-standard software and tools.
  • Apply effective design principles to print and digital media.
  • Design solutions that address client goals and audience needs.
  • Demonstrate technical skill and creative range in a professional portfolio.

Fall Semester I


Total Credits: 15-16


Total Credits: 16


Summer Semester I


Total Credits: 9


Fall Semester II


Total Credits: 15


Spring Semester II


Total Credits: 11-13


Total credit hours required for degree: 66-69


Electives


1. Major Elective


Take one course from the following:

2. Graphic Design Technical Electives


Choose one course from the following:

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Pick List


Note:


* A student must complete the pre-requisite courses with a minimum grade of “C” or better before advancing to the next course.

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