LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Graphic Design
Associate in Applied Arts Degree
Curriculum Code: 0219 (Effective Fall 2001 - Summer 2006)
A graphic designer is an artist who creatively and effectively designs
informational or promotional materials for publication and/or use in a variety
of mass media situations. Artistic skills related to producing effective
visual information are essential for a graphic designer. An understanding of
the principles of typography, color theory, computer graphic applications, and
pre-press techniques is necessary. Graphic designers are employed by design
studios, advertising agencies, printing companies, publishers, newspapers,
sign companies, and businesses that generate their own publications. Not all
courses in this program transfer to all colleges. Students planning to
transfer should see an academic advisor or counselor before enrolling in any
course.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the
Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment
and advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a
mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency
requirement, students may need to complete specific course work in
mathematics. For information on how to fulfill all general education
requirements, see page 23.
INFORMATION
Contact the Art, Design and Multimedia Program, Academic and Office Facility,
Room 314, telephone number (517) 483-1476.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 57 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ARTS 102 2-Dimensional Design 3
ARTS 131 Drawing I 3
ARTS 132 Life Drawing 3
ARTS 162 Typography 3
ARTS 171 Computer Graphics/Photography 3
ARTS 175 Electronic Design 3
ARTS 195 Employ/Busn Issues for Artists 1
ARTS 228 Advanced Digital Imaging 3
ARTS 251 Graphic Design I 4
ARTS 252 Graphic Design II 4
ARTS 253 Graphic Design III 4
ARTS 257 Computer Prepress Prod Tech 4
ARTS 269 The Portfolio 2
ARTS 281 Art Internship 3
ARWS 133 Introduction to Adobe InDesign 1
CABS 195 Microsoft Windows 2
HUMS 211 History of Art I 4
HUMS 212 History of Art II 4
MKTG 140 Introduction to Advertising 3
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 11-12 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 9 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area 3
Speech Communication Core Area 3
Science/Technology Core Area 3
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area (See Note 1) 0
Mathematics Competency (See page 23 for information on
how to fulfill this requirement. Course work may be needed.)
CHOICE 2: Illustration 2-3 Credits
ARTS 213 Illustration Fundamentals 3
ARTS 231 Comp Graphics/Advanced Illustr 3
ARTS 260 Topics in Design & Multimedia 2
ARTS 261 Topics in Design & Multimedia 3
MINIMUM TOTAL 68
NOTE:
1. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have
transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill)
should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
ARTS 102 ARTS 132 ARTS 171 ARTS 228
ARTS 131 ARTS 175 ARTS 252 ARTS 253
ARTS 162 ARTS 251 ARWS 133 ARTS 257
HUMS 211 HUMS 212 CABS 195 ARTS 281
Lim.Ch.1 MKTG 140 Lim.Ch.2
V
ARTS 195
ARTS 269
Lim.Ch.1
Lim.Ch.1
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