Academic Program Model

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.

FIRST YEAR
First Semester		Hours
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
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
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. Prerequisites: CIS 040 or equivalent experience Course Outline	3.0
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
SFS-101	Strategies for Success SFS-101 Strategies for Success Designed to improve student performance in college and beyond. Topics include: college resources; identification of college and career goals; implementation of study, note-taking, and test-taking strategies; and development of life management skills including time management, stress management, and relationship skills. Course Outline	2.0
BUS-094	Business Math BUS-094 Business Math Covers basic applications of mathematics in the business world percentages, elementary algebra, purchasing, selling, interest, future value, present value, etc. It is designed to reinforce and expand business concepts held by the student through the use of mathematics. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals	17.0
Second Semester
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
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
CIS-051	Designing for the Web CIS-051 Designing for the Web Tools, techniques, and design theory for creating well-designed web sites. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline * +++	3.0
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
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
ART-110	2-D Design ART-110 2-D Design A comprehensive study of the elements and principles of a two-dimensional design. Experience with a variety of materials and techniques. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals	15.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester		Hours
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
CIS-056	Advanced Software Applications CIS-056 Advanced Software Applications Covers topics in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline * +	3.0
CIS-058	Spec Software Applications CIS-058 Spec 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
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. Coursework includes applying plugins, blogging, commenting, theme development and user account setup. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline * +	2.0
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, resources and objectives, cultural environment and the existing business structure. Course Outline	3.0
BUS-141	Business Communications BUS-141 Business Communications Provides students practical strategies for improving written and oral communication, including employment communication, in business settings. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals	17.0
Second Semester
BUS-060	Automated Office Procedures BUS-060 Automated Office 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
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
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 3 Times) Course Outline * +++	3.0
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
SPE-111	Intro to Speech Communication SPE-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences. Course Outline OR
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
ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students will study the writing process by reading essays that illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing writing tasks and texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course Outline *	3.0
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
PSY-271	Intro to Psychology PSY-271 Intro to Psychology Focuses on psychology as a science, introducing 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

64.0

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Faculty Contact: Marcy L. Satterwhite
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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