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.
Catalog Term Year: 2022 Summer
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
CIS-088
Adobe Photoshop 
+
3.0
CIS-092
Adobe Illustrator 
+
3.0
CIS-099
Introduction to Web Technology 
3.0
CIS-160
Practical Software Applications 
3.0
BUS-094
Business Math 
OR
MAT-090
Math for Computer Applications 
3.0

Semester Totals

15.0
Second Semester
CIS-090
Adobe InDesign 
+++
3.0
ITT-053
Digital Media Arts 
*+++
3.0
CIS-051
Designing for the Web 
*+++
3.0
BUS-114
Advanced Formatting 
*
3.0
ART-250
Understanding Art 
OR
ART-110
2-D Design 
3.0

Semester Totals

15.0
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
Hours
CIS-098
Advanced Desktop Skills 
*+
3.0
CIS-056
Advanced Software Applications 
*+
3.0
CIS-058
Specialized Software Applications 
*+
3.0
CIS-049
Content Management Systems 
*+
2.0
BUS-247
Principles of Marketing 
3.0
BUS-141
Business Communications 
OR
COM-111
Intro to Speech Communication 
3.0

Semester Totals

17.0
Second Semester
BUS-060
Automated Ofc Procedures 
*+++
3.0
BUS-079
Professional Development 
+++
3.0
CIS-047
Graphic Design Capstone 
*+++
3.0
ENG-095
Business English 
OR
ENG-119
Composition I Pathway 
OR
ENG-120
Composition I 
3.0
SOC-280
Introduction to Sociology 
OR
PSY-271
Intr/Psychology 
3.0

Semester Totals

15.0

Total Program Hours

62.0