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CGVC Publication Design

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Statewide Program

General Education Requirements:		Credits
____SPCM 101	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
____ENGL 101	College Composition I	3
____CINS 101	Introduction to Computers	3
____ARTS 104 ____ARTS 106	Art Appreciation OR History of Art II	3 or 3
General Education Electives: (Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education courses. One course must be a Diversity course.)
____Biological and Physical Sciences		3-4
____Mathematics		3-4
____Social and Behavioral Sciences		3
Total General Education:		21-23
Program Core:
____CGVC 101	Introduction to Computer Graphics	3
____CGVC 102	Design Basics	3
____CGVC 108	Designing with Type	3
____CGVC 120	Digital Imaging I	3
____CGVC 121	Computer Illustration	3
____CGVC 123	Design and Layout I	3
____CGVC 167	Introduction to Web Publishing	3
Total Credits Program Core:		21
Option Requirements
____CGVC 202	Design and Layout II	3
____CGVC 205	Business Graphics	3
____CGVC 207	Digital Imaging II	3
____CGVC 237	Computer Illustration II	3
____CGVC 246	Graphic Design for Communication	3
____CGVC 248	Digital Prepress	3
____CGVC 254	Portfolio Workshop	3
	Total Credits Option Requirements:	21
Total Number of Credits Required for Degree:		63-65

 

 

Program Description:

The Publication Design degree curriculum is designed to prepare students for positions as graphic designers, technical computer artists, electronic publication design specialists and desktop publishers in business, government and industry.

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

1. Develop computer-generated images for both graphic and publication design applications
2. Operate computer systems and workstations designed to generate electronic publication design
3. Plan a publication cycle from start to finish, incorporating all elements necessary to produce complete communication pieces
4. Understand and work with industry-standard software programs related to word processing, file management, electronic layout and design, and image editing/creation
5. Find solutions to communication problems through concept development and design application
6. Plan and develop documents such as newsletters, marketing materials, training guides, catalogs, case studies, service procedures, assembly instructions, organization charts, financial data, reports, visual aids, contracts and more.