Graphic Design, AAS

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Length: Two years, 90 credits

Program Contacts

Offered by the Division of the Arts
Program Coordinator: Contact the Division, Bldg. 11, Room 101, 541.463.5411
Media Arts Academic Advising Team: ArtsPrograms@lanecc.edu; drop-in advising calendar https://www.lanecc.edu/advising/drop-advising; 541.463.3800
Cooperative Education: https://www.lanecc.edu/cooped/contact

Estimated Cost: $14,151

Instruments/Tools - $1,500
Resident Tuition and General Student Fees - $12,651

Tuition and fee estimates are based on the prior academic year’s rates. Course tuition and fees may change during the year. Learn more and view updated tuition and fee information at www.lanecc.edu/esfs/credit-tuition.

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:

Design a variety of graphic materials including advertising, corporate identity, publications, packaging, signage, marketing, and web graphics.
Solve graphic communication problems through the use of computer technology used in the field.
Demonstrate understanding of fundamental art, communication, and marketing principles in the development of design solutions.
Demonstrate understanding of professional business standards and practices.
Demonstrate ability to design and produce materials that will meet professional standards for reproduction.
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

All of the following courses must be completed with a letter grade of B- or better. P/NP is not accepted.
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)
GD 110 - Introduction to Graphic Design 1 Credit(s)
MUL 212 - Digital Imaging 4 Credit(s)
Drawing 1 (3 credits) - Complete the following:
ART 131 - Introduction to Drawing 3 Credit(s)
Graphic Design and Production (15 credits):
ART 221 - Graphic Design 1 4 Credit(s)
ART 222 - Graphic Design 2 4 Credit(s)
ART 227 - Graphic Design Production 1 3 Credit(s)
ART 228 - Graphic Design Production 2 4 Credit(s)
All of the following courses must be completed with a letter grade of C- or better. P/NP is not accepted.
ART 290 - Design Concepts for the Web 3 Credit(s)
MUL 105 - Digital Photography 4 Credit(s)
MUL 205 - Design Studio 3 Credit(s)
MUL 220 - Intermediate Typography 3 Credit(s)
MUL 227 - Graphic Design Literacy 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 245 - Drawing for Media 4 Credit(s)
Graphic Design and Production (8 credits):
ART 223 - Graphic Design 3 4 Credit(s)
ART 229 - Graphic Design Production 3 4 Credit(s)

Cooperative Education

Cooperative Education must be completed with a letter grade of C- or better. P/NP is not accepted. Complete 6 credits of Cooperative Education.

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

Electives

Program Electives must be completed with a letter grade of C- or better. P/NP is not accepted. Complete 5 credits of Program 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. Through Co-op, students connect theory and practice, develop skills, expand career knowledge, and make contacts for the future. Work schedules and work sites vary. A minimum of six credits of Co-op in graphic design is required for completion of the graphic design program. Contact Teresa Hughes, Graphic Design Cooperative Education Coordinator, Bldg. 17, Rm. 106, 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.