LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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CURRICULUM GUIDE |
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Graphic Design |
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Associate in Applied Arts Degree |
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Curriculum Code: 0219 (Effective Fall 2004 - Summer 2009) |
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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. |
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PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or
Course Offerings for course prerequisite information.
See the Assessment and Placement Testing section for
skills assessment and advising information. |
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INFORMATION
Contact the Art, Design and Multimedia Program, Academic and
Office Facility, Room 314, telephone number (517) 483-1476. |
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REQUIREMENTS |
TOTAL:
61
CREDITS |
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CREDIT HOURS |
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ARTS 102 |
Design & Communication |
3 |
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ARTS 131 |
Drawing |
3 |
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ARTS 132 |
Figure Drawing |
3 |
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ARTS 162 |
Typography |
3 |
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ARTS 171 |
Computer Graphics/Digital Imag |
3 |
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ARTS 173 |
Computer Graphics/Web Design |
3 |
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ARTS 175 |
Electronic Design |
3 |
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ARTS 195 |
Employ/Busn Issues for Artists |
1 |
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ARTS 228 |
Advanced Digital Imaging |
3 |
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ARTS 251 |
Graphic Design I |
4 |
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ARTS 252 |
Graphic Design II |
4 |
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ARTS 253 |
Graphic Design III |
4 |
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ARTS 257 |
Computer Prepress Prod Tech |
4 |
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ARTS 269 |
The Portfolio |
2 |
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ARTS 281 |
Art Internship |
3 |
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ARWS 133 |
Intro Electronic Page Layout |
1 |
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HUMS 211 |
History of Art I |
4 |
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HUMS 212 |
History of Art II |
4 |
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MATH 118 |
The Art of Geometry (See Note 1) |
3 |
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MKTG 140 |
Introduction to Advertising |
3 |
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LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS |
TOTAL: 9-12 CREDITS |
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Complete the indicated number of credits from EACH
CHOICE listed below. |
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CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas |
7-9 Credits
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(See General Education Core Requirements for information
on how to fulfill these requirements. Core area proficiency
exams, where appropriate, are available for each core area.) |
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Communication Core Area (See Note 2) |
0 |
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Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area (See Note 2) |
0 |
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Mathematics Core Area (See Note 2) |
0 |
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Science Core Area |
4-5 |
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Writing Core Area |
3-4 |
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CHOICE 2: Illustration |
2-3 Credits
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ARTS 213 |
Illustration Fundamentals |
3 |
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ARTS 231 |
Comp Graphics/Advanced Illustr |
3 |
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ARTS 260 |
Topics in Design & Multimedia |
2 |
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ARTS 261 |
Topics in Design & Multimedia |
3 |
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MINIMUM TOTAL |
70 |
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NOTES: |
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1. |
MATH 118 is the minimum Math requirement to meet the General
Education Core Math requirement for this curriculum. Students
wishing to transfer to a four-year college should see an Art,
Design & Multimedia Program advisor for appropriate Math Core
selections. |
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Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the
requirements for this Core area. |
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SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE |
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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. |
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ARTS 102 |
ARTS 132 |
ARTS 171 |
ARTS 228 |
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ARTS 131 |
ARTS 175 |
ARTS 173 |
ARTS 253 |
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ARTS 162 |
ARTS 251 |
ARTS 252 |
ARTS 257 |
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HUMS 211 |
HUMS 212 |
ARWS 133 |
Lim.Ch.1 |
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MATH 118 |
Lim.Ch.1 |
MKTG 140 |
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ARTS 195 |
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ARTS 269 |
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ARTS 281 |
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Lim.Ch.2 |
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