The Art, Architecture, and Design department offers two Graphic Design options—an Associate in Science Career Program, and a Certificate Program for College Graduates.
Graphic Design A.S. Career Program
Graphic Design Certificate Program for College Graduates
The Graphic Design program serves to introduce students to the fundamental skills, principles,techniques, terminology, technology and history of graphic design while also providing a strong liberal arts background. Students must complete a minimum of 22-23 credits in graphic design courses; at least 15 of these credits must be completed at NCC.
Working with the program advisor, students are required to create a portfolio of design work that exhibits proficiency in visual communication. The contents of the portfolio provide evidence of student skill level, aesthetic sensibility and technical mastery to future employers or transferring institutions.
Students should also work closely with their faculty advisor to choose electives that best meet their goals.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
Download Program Checksheet
Download Program Checksheet (for students enrolled in the program prior to July 2011)
Requirements for the A.S. Degree (61-63 credits) |
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| College Core Requirements (24-26 credits) | Credits |
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| ENG | 101 | Composition | 3 |
| ENG | 102 | Literature and Composition | 3 |
| MAT | 136 | Intermediate Algebra (or higher level math) |
3-4 |
| COM | 173 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Humanities elective‡ | 3 | ||
| Science elective‡ | 3-4 | ||
| Social Science elective‡ | 3 | ||
| General elective | 3 | ||
| Major Requirements (37 credits) | |||
| ART | 109 | Color Theory | 3 |
| ART | 111 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART | 112 | Drawing II | 3 |
| or | |||
| ART | 113 | Figure Drawing | |
| GRA | 151 | Graphic Design I: Skills and Principles | 3 |
| GRA | 202 | Typography | 3 |
| GRA | 241 | Digital Page Design: Adobe InDesign | 3 |
| ART | 250 | Digital Photography I | 3 |
| or | |||
| ART | 141 | Photography I | |
| GRA | 231 | Digital Imaging: Adobe Photoshop | 3 |
| GRA | 236 | Digital Illustration: Adobe Illustrator | 3 |
| GRA | 252 | Graphic Design II: Process and Presentation | 3 |
| ART | 207 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| or | |||
| ART | 102 | Art History II: Modern Art | |
| GRA | 292 | Co-Op Work Experience++ | 3 |
| or | |||
| GRA* or ART* course | |||
| GRA | 290 | Portfolio Preparation | 1 |
| Recommended Sequence of Study | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
| ENG | 101 | Composition | 3 |
| COM | 173 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ART | 109 | Color Theory | 3 |
| ART | 111 | Drawing I | 3 |
| GRA | 151 | Graphic Design I: Skills and Principles | 3 |
| Semester 2 | |||
| ENG | 102 | Literature and Composition | 3 |
| MAT | 136 | Intermediate Algebra (or higher level math) |
3-4 |
| ART | 112 | Drawing II | 3 |
| or | |||
| ART | 113 | Figure Drawing | |
| GRA | 202 | Typography | 3 |
| GRA | 236 | Digital Illustration: Adobe Illustrator | 3 |
| Semester 3 | |||
| ART | 250 | Digital Photography I | 3 |
| or | |||
| ART | 141 | Photography I | |
| ART | 207 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| or | |||
| ART | 102 | Art History II: Modern Art | |
| GRA | 231 | Digital Imaging: Adobe Photoshop | 3 |
| GRA | 241 | Digital Page Design: Adobe InDesign | 3 |
| Social Science elective‡ | 3 | ||
| Semester 4 | |||
| GRA | 252 | Graphic Design II: Process and Presentation | 3 |
| Humanities elective‡ | 3 | ||
| Science elective‡ | 3-4 | ||
| General elective | 3 | ||
| GRA | 292 | Co-Op Work Experience++ | 3 |
| or | |||
| GRA* or ART* course | |||
| GRA | 290 | Portfolio Preparation | 1 |
‡ Interdisciplinary requirement -of the three courses in science, humanities, and social science, one of the courses must be an interdisciplinary course.
++ GRA 292 can be taken in any semester, including summer, after completing 30 credits of the program, of which at least 12 credits are ART/GRA requirements, being in good academic standing, and the recommendation of the Department Chair or Program Coordinator.
A one-year course of study for people who hold an Associate or Bachelor’s degree and who wish to concentrate in the field of Graphic Design. Not all courses are offered each semester and night/daytime scheduling varies.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
Download Program Checksheet
Download Program Checksheet (for students enrolled in the program prior to July 2011)
Requirements for the Certificate (28 credits) |
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Credits |
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| ART | 109 | Color Theory | 3 |
| ART | 111 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART | 207 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| or | |||
| ART | 102 | Art History II: Modern Art | |
| ART | 250 | Digital Photography I | 3 |
| GRA | 151 | Graphic Design I: Skills and Principles | 3 |
| GRA | 202 | Typography | 3 |
| 200 Level Graphic Design (GRA) Studio course | 3 | ||
| GRA | 241 | Digital Page Design: Adobe InDesign | 3 |
| GRA | 252 | Graphic Design II: Process and Presentation | 3 |
| GRA | 290 | 290 Portfolio Preparation I | 1 |
