Graphic Design
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Curriculum Requirements
As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 64 credit hours with a grade point average of no lower than C (2.0). For this degree program, you must successfully complete the following:
Program Core
Complete one of the following:
General Education
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENG-102 | Introduction to Reading Literature | 3 |
| -Mathematics | SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| -Natural Science | SUNY General Education approved course in Natural Science (and Scientific Reasoning) | 3 |
HPE-
| Health and Physical Education (HPE) Electives | 1 |
Complete one of the following:
Complete one of the following:
| -US History | SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement | 3 |
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| Or | |
| -World History | SUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness | 3 |
Approved Art Electives
Choose six (6) credits from the following:
Sample Schedule
The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.
First Semester (15 Credit Hours)
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| ART-102 | Foundation Drawing I | 3 |
| ART-104 | Design I | 3 |
| ART-109 | Art Portal | 2 |
| -Natural Science | SUNY General Education approved course in Natural Science (and Scientific Reasoning) | 3 |
HPE-
| Health and Physical Education (HPE) Electives | 1 |
Second Semester (18 Credit Hours)
Complete one of the following:
| ART-100 | Art History: Prehistory to Middle Ages | 3 |
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| Or | |
| ART-101 | Art History: Renaissance to Modern Art | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
| -US History | SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement | 3 |
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| Or | |
| -World History | SUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness | 3 |
Third Semester (16 Credit Hours)
| ART-215 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART-225 | Typography: Evolution & Application | 3 |
| ART-251 | Portfolio Prep | 1 |
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| Approved Electives | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
| ART-100 | Art History: Prehistory to Middle Ages | 3 |
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| Or | |
| ART-101 | Art History: Renaissance to Modern Art | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
Fourth Semester (15 Credit Hours)
| ART-116 | Computer Publishing | 3 |
| ART-216 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
| -Mathematics | SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
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| Approved Electives | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree program, students will be able to:
- Communicate visually using traditional and digital media.
- Explore the execution of ideas from concept through to production, documenting with intentionality.
- Constructively give and receive feedback as it pertains to successful creation of works of visual communication.
- Model competency in craftsmanship, presentation, quality of rendering and the development (refinement) of a unique portfolio of work.