Graphic Design Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Code: 10-201-1
For more information:wctc.edu/graphic-design
Graphic designers create appealing, informative and on-message visual communications requested by clients. In this program, design materials for business, industry and non-profit areas. Refine creative processes in layout, illustration and photography for print, web and social media campaigns, and advance your knowledge of desktop publishing software InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:
Core Courses = C
General Studies Courses = C-
Program GPA = 2.0
Related Certificates that can be earned along the way.
Digital Production/DTP Technical Certificate
Web Design Technical Certificate
Digital Photography Technical Certificate
Program Outcomes
- Apply the principles of design to develop strategic marketing and communication products and services.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of design software, tools and technology.
- Implement creative solutions from concept through completion using a formal process.
- Apply effective legal and ethical business practices and project management skills.
- Communicate artwork rationale in formal and informal settings.
Critical Life Skills
To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that isincreasingly global, multi-cultural, and collaborative,all students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate Critical Life Skills, both in and out of the classroom. The following Critical Life Skills are learning outcomes for WCTC students.
- Communication:Demonstrate appropriate communication.
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving:Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
- Relationships:Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
- Self-management:Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.
Listed below are the required courses for the program. To view the recommended sequence for taking courses click on the plan of study tab(s) above.Work with your Academic Advisor to design a program plan!
View your Program Matrix to find out when each course will be offered (term and time of day).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| 201-110 | Webpage Design I | 3 |
| 201-112 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| 201-118 | Design Drawing & Color Theory | 3 |
| 201-122 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
| 201-124 | Animation/Motion Graphics | 3 |
| 201-125 | Introduction to WordPress | 2 |
| 201-134 | Typography | 3 |
| 201-138 | Internship-Graphic Design | 1 |
| 201-141 | Professional Studies | 2 |
| 201-148 | Graphic Design Portfolio | 2 |
| 201-156 | Advanced Digital Design I | 2 |
| 201-157 | Advanced Digital Design II | 2 |
| 204-110 | Print Media/Digital Pub I | 3 |
| 204-113 | Page Layout/InDesign | 3 |
| 204-121 | Digital Illustration | 3 |
| 204-131 | Image Editing/Photoshop | 3 |
| 204-132 | Integrated Digital Production | 3 |
| 890-108 | Employment Success | 1 |
| General Studies | ||
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 801-223 | ||
| 801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 801-198 | ||
| 804-123 | Math w Business Apps | 3 |
Approved Substitutes: 804-133 OR 804-107 OR 804-115 OR 804-116 OR 804-118 OR 804-195 OR 804-198 OR 804-211 | ||
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
Approved Substitutes: 809-143 OR 809-287 | ||
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 809-198 | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 1 | Credits | |
| 201-118 | Design Drawing & Color Theory | 3 |
| 204-121 | Digital Illustration | 3 |
| 804-123 | Math w Business Apps | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 204-113 | Page Layout/InDesign | 3 |
| 204-131 | Image Editing/Photoshop | 3 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 201-112 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| 204-110 | Print Media/Digital Pub I | 3 |
| 890-108 | Employment Success | 1 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 201-110 | Webpage Design I | 3 |
| 201-122 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
| 801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer Term | ||
| 201-138 | Internship-Graphic Design | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Fall Term 1 | ||
| 201-134 | Typography | 3 |
| 204-132 | Integrated Digital Production | 3 |
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 201-124 | Animation/Motion Graphics | 3 |
| 201-125 | Introduction to WordPress | 2 |
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 201-141 | Professional Studies This couse will run 16 weeks. | 2 |
| 201-148 | Graphic Design Portfolio This course will run 16 weeks. | 2 |
| 201-156 | Advanced Digital Design I | 2 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 201-157 | Advanced Digital Design II | 2 |
| Credits | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 1 | Credits | |
| 204-121 | Digital Illustration | 3 |
| 804-123 | Math w Business Apps | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 204-113 | Page Layout/InDesign | 3 |
| 204-131 | Image Editing/Photoshop | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 204-110 | Print Media/Digital Pub I | 3 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 201-110 | Webpage Design I | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Term 1 | ||
| 201-118 | Design Drawing & Color Theory | 3 |
| 801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 201-124 | Animation/Motion Graphics | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 201-112 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| 890-108 | Employment Success | 1 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 201-122 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Summer Term | ||
| 201-138 | Internship-Graphic Design | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Fall Term 1 | ||
| 201-134 | Typography | 3 |
| 204-132 | Integrated Digital Production | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 201-125 | Introduction to WordPress | 2 |
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 201-141 | Professional Studies This course will run 16 weeks. | 2 |
| 201-148 | Graphic Design Portfolio This course will run 16 weeks. | 2 |
| 201-156 | Advanced Digital Design I | 2 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 201-157 | Advanced Digital Design II | 2 |
| Credits | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
