Graphic Design
Associate in Arts
Transfer Preparation * (Major Code: 01090)
Designed for the art student desiring to enter the field of graphic communication and intended for students who plan to transfer to a university or seek employment after completion of coursework at Southwestern College. Employment is possible at advertising agencies, design studios, printers, typesetters, sign companies, newspapers, corporate art departments, government agencies, television studios, and publishers. Self-employment as a freelance artist is also an option. In all cases, internships should be part of the preparation for employment.
Program Student Learning Outcome
- Demonstrate competence in analyzing and critiquing graphic design works.
| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 101 | DESIGN I | 3 |
| ART 150 | ART HISTORY SURVEY---STONE AGE TO THE AGES OF FAITH | 3 |
| ART 159 | GRAPHIC DESIGN---LAYOUT | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ART 161 | GRAPHIC DESIGN | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ART 151 | ART HISTORY-RENAISSANCE TO CONTEMPORARY | 3 |
| ART 160 | GRAPHIC DESIGN---TYPOGRAPHY | 3 |
| CIS 123 | WEB DESIGN I | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ART 168 | GRAPHIC IMAGERY | 3 |
| FTMA 102/ART 131 | INTRODUCTION TO MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Total Units | 27 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended Electives | ||
| ART 114 | COLOR THEORY | 3 |
| ART 157 | NINETEENTH THROUGH TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY ART | 3 |
| ART 192 | INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL IMAGING | 3 |
| ART 205 | BEGINNING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY | 3 |
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Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses specific to the transfer institution of choice. University requirements vary from institution to institution and are subject to change. Therefore, it is important to verify transfer major preparation and general education requirements through consultation with a counselor in either the Counseling Center or Career and Transfer Connections. See catalog Transfer Courses Information section for further information.
To earn an associate degree, additional general education and graduation requirements must be completed.