Graphic Design, AAS

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Length: 90 credits

Program Contacts

Offered by the Arts & Humanities Division
Faculty Coordinator: Media Arts Department, artshumanities-office@lanecc.edu
Academic Advising: https://www.lanecc.edu/get-support/academic-support/academic-advising/connect-advising; 541-463-3800; academicadvising@lanecc.edu
Cooperative Education: https://www.lanecc.edu/programs-academics/internships-cooperative-education

Estimated Cost: $ 18,053

Resident Tuition: $ 11,925*
Technology Fees: $ 1,170
General Student Fees: $ 813**
Online Course Fee: $ 140 (If applicable)
Books / Course Materials: $ 1,200 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
Program Specific Fees: $ 1,065 (Course Fees)
Other Cost / Expenses: $ 1,740*** (Computer / Internet, adobe software)

Costs provided are estimates only. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information at https://www.lanecc.edu/costs-admission/tuition-fees-and-payments/credit-tuition

* Resident tuition is based on all program requirements (general education, core, directed electives).

**General Student fees are paid once each term, depending on whether you are taking classes on Main Campus, or at one of the outreach centers or by distance learning.

*** Any special info about program costs or expenses.

**** This is the total of all the differential fees attached to the courses in this program.

Term-by-Term Plan

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2022-23 Graphic Design AAS Term Plan

Program Learning Outcomes

The purpose of this program is to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in the fields of graphic and digital design.

Students who complete this program will be able to:

PLO 1 - Design a variety of graphic materials including advertising, corporate identity, publications, packaging, signage, marketing, and web graphics
PLO 2 - Solve graphic communication problems through the use of computer technology used in the field
PLO 3 - Demonstrate understanding of fundamental art, communication, and marketing principles in the development of design solutions
PLO 4 - Demonstrate understanding of professional business standards and practices
PLO 5 - Demonstrate ability to design and produce materials that will meet professional standards for reproduction
PLO 6 - Use appropriate library and information resources to research design problems, issues, and technology, as well as, to support lifelong technical learning

Admission Information

This program is open admission for the first year, but admission is limited for second year. For more information, go to lanecc.edu/mediaarts/graphicdesign/second-year-graphic-design-program.

Program Requirements

General Education

General Education courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass.

Writing (4 credits) - Complete the following:

WR 121 - Academic Composition (or WR 121_H )

Math (4-5 credits) - Complete one of the following:

MTH 098 - Math Literacy
MTH 060 - Beginning Algebra
Any Mathematics course higher than MTH 060

Human Relations (3-4 credits) - Complete one of the following:

Program Core Courses

Program Core courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass.

ART 115 - Basic Design: Fundamentals 3 Credit(s)
ART 116 - Basic Design: Color 3 Credit(s)
ART 119 - Typography 1 3 Credit(s)
ART 216 - Digital Design Tools 3 Credit(s)
ART 225 - Digital Illustration 3 Credit(s)
ART 289 - Web Production 3 Credit(s)
ART 290 - Design Concepts for the Web 3 Credit(s)
MUL 105 - Digital Photography 4 Credit(s)
MUL 110 - Introduction to Graphic Design 1 Credit(s)
MUL 205 - Design Studio 3 Credit(s)
MUL 212 - Digital Imaging 4 Credit(s)
MUL 220 - Intermediate Typography 3 Credit(s)
MUL 227 - Graphic Design Literacy 3 Credit(s)
Drawing 1 (3 credits) - Complete the following:
ART 131 - Introduction to Drawing 3 Credit(s)
Drawing 2 (3-4 credits) - Complete one of the following:
ART 231 - Drawing: Intermediate 3 Credit(s)
ART 234 - Drawing: Figure 3 Credit(s)
ART 237 - Illustration 1 3 Credit(s)
ART 240 - Natural Science Drawing 3 Credit(s)
ART 245 - Drawing for Media 4 Credit(s)
Graphic Design and Production (23 credits):
MUL 228 - Graphic Design 1 4 Credit(s)
MUL 229 - Graphic Design 2 4 Credit(s)
MUL 230 - Graphic Design 3 4 Credit(s)
MUL 231 - Graphic Design Production 1 3 Credit(s)
MUL 232 - Graphic Design Production 2 4 Credit(s)
MUL 233 - Graphic Design Production 3 4 Credit(s)

Cooperative Education

Cooperative Education courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass. Complete 6 credits of Cooperative Education.

MUL 280GD - Co-op Ed: Graphic Design 3-12 Credit(s)

Electives

Electives courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass.

Complete 5 credits of Electives. Choose any combination of courses from the following subject list (see complete course listing for information about specific courses):

ARH - Art History
ART - Art
AUD - Audio Production
CINE - Cinema Studies
FA - Film Arts
J - Journalism
MDP - Multimedia Production
MUL - Multimedia
VP - Video Production

Notes

This program follows the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Requirements unless otherwise specified.
Cooperative Education (Co-op) offers students college credit and a grade for on-the-job work experience related to their educational and career goals. Contact Teresa Hughes, Graphic Design Cooperative Education Coordinator, Bldg. 18, Rm. 222, 541-463-3179, hughest@lanecc.edu
Students using lower-credit courses to meet General Education requirements may need to take additional credits to meet the 90-credit minimum.