Graphic Design Technology [2033 / 2533] †

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Associate in Science Degree

(64 Credit Hours)

Program Goal

The graphic design technology program offers a curriculum based on a combination of basic design principles and the latest technology. Instruction is distributed between both print and Web design and their respective industry applications. Focus is placed on preparing the student for immediate employment in the field of graphic design.

Program Entrance Requirements

In addition to the admission requirements of the College, the following are requirements for admission to the Graphic Design Technology Program:

Mathematics proficiency which qualifies the student for entry into +MAC 1105 or higher, as demonstrated by the standard placement criteria currently in use at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF); and
Successful completion of GRA 1100C with a grade of ”C” or better.

Program Manager

Sherri Hill
941-752-5560 Bradenton
941-408-1300, ext. 65560 Venice
hills@scf.edu

General Academic Courses

Students may take these courses at any time during their program of study.

ENC 1101 - Written Communication I (3 Credit Hours) **
Mathematics Choose from Area II, A.S. (3 Credit Hours) +**
Behav. Sci. Choose from Area III, A.S. (3 Credit Hours) **
Humanities Choose from Area IV, A.S. (3 Credit Hours) **
CGS 1000 - Computer Information Systems (3 Credit Hours) **
ART 1300C - Drawing I (3 Credit Hours)
GRA 1203C - Digital Pre-Press (3 Credit Hours) OR
CGS 2820C - Web Page Development (3 Credit Hours)
PGY 1800C - Digital Imaging I
(3 Credit Hours)
ART 1205C - Color Fundamentals (3 Credit Hours)

Electives

Choose 6 credits—any combination of courses (6 Credit Hours)

Total Credit Hours: 33

Program Core Courses**

Please consult the course description section of the Catalog for any prerequisites.

GRA 1100C - Introduction to Computer Graphics (3 Credit Hours)
GRA 2190C - Graphic Design Basics (3 Credit Hours)
GRA 1206C - Typography (3 Credit Hours)
GRA 2152C - Computer Image Making (3 Credit Hours)
GRA 2121C - Communication Design (3 Credit Hours)
GRA 2122C - Desktop Publishing (3 Credit Hours)
GRA 2425 - Business Applications for the Graphic Designer (1 Credit Hour)
GRA 2950C - Professional Practices (3 Credit Hours)
GRA 2949 - Internship in Graphic Design (3 Credit Hours)
GRA 2721C - Web Design (3 Credit Hours)
GRA 2160C - Web Interactivity (3 Credit Hours)

Total Credit Hours: 31

Note(s):

** A grade of “C” or better must be attained for each core course and the courses meeting the general education requirements for this degree.

⁺ Students may elect to earn an SCF A.A.S. degree if they complete MAT 1033 in place of the A.S. degree program’s minimum mathematics requirement [2533]. Note: The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree currently is being reviewed at the state
level with the probability that it will no longer be available effective Fall 2013.

Articulated credit from a technical institute/secondary school may be applicable. Contact the SCF director of career and technical education for more information.