Graphic Design Technology
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Overview
Our Graphic Design Technology program is a two-year program designed to prepare you for entry-level employment and advancement in the 铿乪ld of graphic design. The curriculum emphasizes digital technology in its instruction of design and execution of typography, layouts, professional illustration, color theory, industry-specific production, digital imaging, and logo design.
Also covered are design principles necessary for publication design, mass distribution, and other forms of visual communications such as ads in magazines and newspapers, book cover designs, posters, billboards, brochures, letterhead, newsletters, t-shirts, etc.
You will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree upon successful completion of the Graphic Design Technology curriculum. The Macintosh computer lab supports the Adobe Creative Suite and dedicates many class hours to the learning and use of these creative programs.
Graphic design is a highly competitive 铿乪ld, where every bit of training and expertise is useful. At 兔子先生, you鈥檒l have the training and experience you need to rise above other candidates in this 铿乪ld and land the job you鈥檙e looking for.
Quick Facts
- Associate of Applied Science: 61鈥63 hrs.
- Career Certificate: 30 hrs.
- Technical Certificate: 45 hrs.
- Raymond
- Face-to-Face
Sample Curriculum
Course | Hours |
---|---|
Technical English or English Composition I | 3鈥4 |
Public Speaking I or Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
Mathematics/Science Elective | 3鈥4 |
Total Hours | 61鈥63 |
Course | Hours |
---|---|
Graphic Design and Production I | 3 |
Graphic Design and Production II | 3 |
Typography | 3 |
Fundamentals of Graphic Computers | 3 |
Drawing I | 3 |
Drawing II | 3 |
Design I | 3 |
Design II | 3 |
Advertising | 3 |
Approved Elective | 3 |
Total Hours | 30 |
Course | Hours |
---|---|
Graphic Design Studio | 3 |
Practical Advertising Techniques | 4 |
Basic Advertising Design | 3 |
Advanced Advertising Design | 3 |
Approved Elective | 3 |
Total Hours | 45 |
The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use .