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IT-Graphic Design (AAS.DPGD)

This program is designed to prepare graduates for careers requiring a solid knowledge of graphic design skills. Emphasis is placed on current graphic arts software for print and web page design techniques combined with marketing and the latest office technology trends. Students will design and create artwork for commercial publication and see the process through to print. Students may fill various positions as full-time graphic designers, desktop publishers, pre-press operators, or positions involving a blend of administrative office duties and graphic designing. Some students succeed as freelancers and open their own businesses.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Summer

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First Year
First Semester

CORECIS-088

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-092

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-099

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-160

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENBUS-094

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

CORECIS-090

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREITT-053

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-051

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREBUS-247

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENBUS-141

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
First Semester

CORECIS-098

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-056

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-058

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-049

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREBUS-114

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENART-250

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
Second Semester

COREBUS-060

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREBUS-079

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-047

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENENG-095

-OR-
-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

GENSOC-280

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	CIS-088	Adobe Photoshop CIS-088 Adobe Photoshop This course introduces the basics of Photoshop, an image-editing program. These basics include working with layers, selections, color adjustment, paint tools, filters, and type transforming. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline +	3.0
CORE	CIS-092	Adobe Illustrator CIS-092 Adobe Illustrator Adobe Illustrator software, a PostScript-based drawing program, is used to create sophisticated artwork which can be imported into other programs for further manipulation. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline +	3.0
CORE	CIS-099	Introduction to Web Technology CIS-099 Introduction to Web Technology This introductory course teaches web page design principles, including proper use of HTML5 and CSS3 and introductory JavaScript. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CIS-160	Practical Software Applications CIS-160 Practical Software Applications Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
GEN	BUS-094	Business Math BUS-094 Business Math Covers basic applications of mathematics in the business world - fractions, decimals, percentages, elementary algebra, banking, buying & selling, payroll and interest. It is designed to reinforce and expand business concepts through the use of mathematics. Course Outline OR
GEN	MAT-090	Math for Computer Applications MAT-090 Math for Computer Applications Covers mathematical concepts used in the computer and business field. Topics include algebra; addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of decimals and fractions; hexadecimal, binary and octal number systems. Problem solving techniques will be used to solve business-related narrative problems. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0
Second Semester
CORE	CIS-090	Adobe InDesign CIS-090 Adobe InDesign Adobe InDesign is a graphic design software used to create design layouts. Students will integrate text, graphics, photos, and other elements to create documents. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline +++	3.0
CORE	ITT-053	Digital Media Arts ITT-053 Digital Media Arts An introduction to using digital technology to produce artistic creations on the computer. Students will learn basic art theories of design, color, typography, and visual elements and how to apply them in a digital environment. Course Outline * +++	3.0
CORE	CIS-051	Designing for the Web CIS-051 Designing for the Web Tools, techniques, design workflow process and design theory for creating well-designed, interactive web sites utilizing Adobe Dreamweaver. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline * +++	3.0
CORE	BUS-247	Principles of Marketing BUS-247 Principles of Marketing Covers the selection of target markets; the controllable variables of the marketing mix including product, place, price and promotion; and the uncontrollable variables including legal environment, economic environment and cultural environment. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	BUS-141	Business Communications BUS-141 Business Communications Provides students with practical strategies for improving written and oral communication, including employment communication, in business settings. Course Outline OR
GEN	COM-111	Intro to Speech Communication COM-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	CIS-098	Advanced Desktop Skills CIS-098 Advanced Desktop Skills InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop are used to create advanced graphic designs. Emphasis is placed on creating your own styles, graphics, and layouts. Pre-press and printing techniques are also covered. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline * +	3.0
CORE	CIS-056	Advanced Software Applications CIS-056 Advanced Software Applications Advanced instruction in an office suite program with emphasis on advanced topics in word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline * +	3.0
CORE	CIS-058	Specialized Software Applications CIS-058 Specialized Software Applications Students handle office activities and use career-related software such as a computerized accounting system, desktop publishing, PowerPoint, form management, calculator, medical scheduling and invoicing, and legal document preparation. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline * +	3.0
CORE	CIS-049	Content Management Systems CIS-049 Content Management Systems This course covers the creation and maintenance of a website using a content management system. Hands-on coursework includes applying plugins, building blogs, theme development, user account setup and management. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline * +	2.0
CORE	BUS-114	Advanced Formatting BUS-114 Advanced Formatting Development of skill in formatting business correspondence, reports, forms, and tables to meet mailability and production standards. Instruction on word processing software is integrated throughout the course. Course Outline *	3.0
GEN	ART-250	Understanding Art ART-250 Understanding Art A survey of the visual arts from Ancient to contemporary times, an understanding the major cultural and historical relationships to the art forms. Course Outline OR
GEN	ART-110	2-D Design ART-110 2-D Design Students will learn a comprehensive study of the elements and principles of a two-dimensional design through assignments and individual and group critiques. Experience with a variety of tools, materials and techniques will also be employed. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		17.0
Second Semester
CORE	BUS-060	Automated Ofc Procedures BUS-060 Automated Ofc Procedures Students manage office activities using computer software and equipment in a simulated office environment. Students use word processing, electronic mail and calendaring, and other specialized software. Course Outline * +++	3.0
CORE	BUS-079	Professional Development BUS-079 Professional Development Covers topics related to seeking employment and interviewing, understanding the workplace environment, and improving career success and communication. Course Outline +++	3.0
CORE	CIS-047	Graphic Design Capstone CIS-047 Graphic Design Capstone This capstone course will integrate InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Web Page Design concepts. The course features a simulated work environment. Students will complete graphic design applications in print and on the web for a simulated business. (Repeatable 2 Times) Course Outline * +++	3.0
GEN	ENG-095	Business English ENG-095 Business English Using critical thinking skills, students will study and reinforce the basics of the English language as they apply to business communications. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, spelling, word usage and sentence structure. Course Outline OR
GEN	ENG-119	Composition I Pathway ENG-119 Composition I Pathway Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts and writing, revising and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion. Course Outline OR
GEN	ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	SOC-280	Introduction to Sociology SOC-280 Introduction to Sociology Study of human interaction focusing on social influences shaping personality, structure and dynamics of human society. Topics include: sociological perspective, culture, society, social interaction; social change in global perspective; socialization; families; social class; and social stratification; race and ethnicity; and deviance. Course Outline OR
GEN	PSY-271	Intr/Psychology PSY-271 Intr/Psychology Focuses on psychology as a science, presenting concepts, research methods and research in a variety of subfields, including neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, cognition, motivation and emotion, development, personality, disorders and therapy and social psychology. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0

Total Program Hours

62.0

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Faculty Contact: Marcy L. Satterwhite
Faculty Email: msatterw@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5359

* There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+ Course only offered fall semester
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++ Course only offered spring semester
++++ Course offered in summer term only
^ SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^ Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^ Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition to classroom lecture hours
^^^^ ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

IT-Graphic Design (AAS.DPGD)

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Summer

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

Second YearFirst Semester

Second YearSecond Semester

CIS-088Adobe Photoshop

CIS-092Adobe Illustrator

CIS-099Introduction to Web Technology

CIS-160Practical Software Applications

BUS-094Business Math

MAT-090Math for Computer Applications

Semester Totals

CIS-090Adobe InDesign

ITT-053Digital Media Arts

CIS-051Designing for the Web

BUS-247Principles of Marketing

BUS-141Business Communications

COM-111Intro to Speech Communication

Semester Totals

CIS-098Advanced Desktop Skills

CIS-056Advanced Software Applications

CIS-058Specialized Software Applications

CIS-049Content Management Systems

BUS-114Advanced Formatting

ART-250Understanding Art

ART-1102-D Design

Semester Totals

BUS-060Automated Ofc Procedures

BUS-079Professional Development

CIS-047Graphic Design Capstone

ENG-095Business English

ENG-119Composition I Pathway

ENG-120Composition I

SOC-280Introduction to Sociology

PSY-271Intr/Psychology

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

Second Year
First Semester

Second Year
Second Semester

CIS-088
Adobe Photoshop

CIS-092
Adobe Illustrator

CIS-099
Introduction to Web Technology

CIS-160
Practical Software Applications

BUS-094
Business Math

MAT-090
Math for Computer Applications

CIS-090
Adobe InDesign

ITT-053
Digital Media Arts

CIS-051
Designing for the Web

BUS-247
Principles of Marketing

BUS-141
Business Communications

COM-111
Intro to Speech Communication

CIS-098
Advanced Desktop Skills

CIS-056
Advanced Software Applications

CIS-058
Specialized Software Applications

CIS-049
Content Management Systems

BUS-114
Advanced Formatting

ART-250
Understanding Art

ART-110
2-D Design

BUS-060
Automated Ofc Procedures

BUS-079
Professional Development

CIS-047
Graphic Design Capstone

ENG-095
Business English

ENG-119
Composition I Pathway

ENG-120
Composition I

SOC-280
Introduction to Sociology

PSY-271
Intr/Psychology