Graphic Design Technology Overview (AS 2011)
Type of Award
AS - Associate in Science
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-art.aspx
Program Description
This degree program is designed to prepare the student to enter the graphic design field, especially as it relates to the printing industry.
Each student will develop a portfolio, crucial for employment, while enrolled in the program. Course content includes design fundamentals, Macintosh computer applications, typography, photography and color design.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes.
Admission Requirements
Program/Interview Counseling: Students are required to seek advisement from the Graphic Design department chair to ensure that they enroll in the necessary courses to graduate on schedule.
Completion Requirements
A grade of C or higher is required to advance in the program. All Macintosh computer courses must to be taken within five years of graduation or must be repeated. For exceptions, see department chair. Students should be prepared to take day, evening and summer courses to complete their degree requirements.
Program Length
The program can be finished in two years of full-time enrollment or three years part-time.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.
For More Information
Victoria Martin, martinv@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3924
Employment Opportunities
Students who complete this program may find work as graphic designers, artists, web page designers, illustrators, preflight administrator service providers, art directors, freelance designers or junior designers.
Career Path Notes
Courses from this program may transfer into Palm Beach State's Bachelor of Applied Science program in Supervision and Management. For more information, visit: www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelors.
In addition, the Graphic Design program is approved for transfer to Florida Atlantic University's B.F.A. Graphic Design program. Courses with an asterisk indicate transferability to FAU. For information on transfer agreements, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/Transfer.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
General Education (Credits: 15)
| ARH1000 | Art Appreciation (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Any course from Mathematics - Area III | 3 credits |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Any course from Social Science - Area V | 3 credits |
Required Courses (Credits: 36)
| ART1201C | Design Fundamentals (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ART1205C | Color Design (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ART1300C | Drawing 1 (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA2171C | Portfolio Composition (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA1190C | Graphic Design 1 (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA1530C | Typography (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA2100C | Introduction to Macintosh Graphics (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA2121C | Publication Design 1 (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA2151C | Illustrator 1 (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA2191C | Graphic Design 2 (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA2156C | Photoshop 1 (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| PGY1401C | Introduction to Photography (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
Electives - Choose 13 credits
| ART1301C | Drawing 2 (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| COP2822 | Web Site Design (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| GRA2122C | Publication Design 2 (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA2131C | Multimedia Graphics (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA2152C | Illustrator 2 (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA2160C | Multimedia Animation (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA2722C | Dreamweaver (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA2144C | Graphic Web Design (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA2157C | Photoshop 2 (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA2940 | Graphic Design Internship (AS) | 3 credits (5 lab hours) |
| GRA2132C | Multimedia Design (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA2136C | Multimedia Video Editing (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| PGY2801C | Digital Photography 1 (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
ART1201C, ART1205C, ART1300C, PGY1401C, GRA2131C, GRA2160C, GRA2132C, GRA2136C: Students completing these courses can apply for and receive the Multimedia Arts College Credit Certificate. Those certificate students going onto the AS degree would reduce their elective courses to 1 credit.
ART1201C, ART1205C, ART1300C, COP2822, GRA2131C, GRA2160C, GRA2722C, GRA2144C: Students completing these courses can apply for and receive the Web Design College Credit Certificate. Those certificate students going on to complete the AS degree may substitute GRA2131C for the required course GRA2100C and will reduce their elective courses to 1 credit.
Total Credit Hours: 64
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| ART1201C | Design Fundamentals (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ART1300C | Drawing 1 (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA2100C | Introduction to Macintosh Graphics (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| PGY1401C | Introduction to Photography (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 13)
| Any program elective | 1 credit |
| GRA2121C | Publication Design 1 (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA2151C | Illustrator 1 (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA1190C | Graphic Design 1 (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| GRA1530C | Typography (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
Term Three - Summer (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| GRA2156C | Photoshop 1 (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ART1205C | Color Design (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ARH1000 | Art Appreciation (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Term One - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 15)
| Any program elective, GRA2144C suggested | 3 credits |
| Any program elective | 3 credits |
| Any program elective | 3 credits |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| GRA2191C | Graphic Design 2 (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
Term Two - Spring (Year Two) (Credits: 12)
| GRA2171C | Portfolio Composition (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| Any program elective, GRA2722C suggested | 3 credits |
| Any course from Mathematics - Area III | 3 credits |
| Any course from Social Science - Area V | 3 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 64