Graphic Design for Web and Interaction AAS

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An in-depth investigation of visual design as it applies to web technologies and interaction. Students will study layout, spatial relationships, typography, and color; and investigate why some designs work on paper but not on the screen, in addition to how format, resolution, and platform contribute to successful design. Students will prepare effective designs, content, and graphics for web and interaction, and content management systems, and acquire the ability to effectively communicate with professional developers and other constituents.

General Education Course Selections

Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses for selection to fulfill the General Education Course Requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence

A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows. All students should consult an advisor.

First Semester

ARTT 100 - Introduction to Drawing 3 semester hours (ARTD)
ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours *
GDES 116 - Digital Tools for the Visual Arts 4 semester hours
Mathematics foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)
Speech foundation 3 semester hours (SPCF)

Second Semester

GDES 124 - Fundamentals of Graphic Design II 3 semester hours
GDES 212 - Publication Design with InDesign 4 semester hours
GDES 214 - Photoshop for Graphics and Photography 4 semester hours
English foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)

Third Semester

GDES 216 - Illustrator for Vector Graphics 4 semester hours
GDES 218 - Graphic Design for the Web 4 semester hours
Behavioral and social science distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)
Health foundation 1 semester hour (HLTF)
Natural science distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)

Fourth Semester

GDES 228 - Advanced Graphic Design for Web and Interaction 4 semester hours
TECH 299 - Web Certificate/Degree Portfolio 3 semester hours
TVRA 140 - Video Editing 3 semester hours
Program elective 4 semester hours +

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or choose GDES elective.

+ Select from GDES 120 , GDES 136 , GDES 269 , GDES 285 , TECH 125 , TECH 274 , or TECH 276 .

Program Outline/Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Foundation Courses

English foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
Health foundation 1 semester hour (HLTF)
Mathematics foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)
Speech foundation 3 semester hours (SPCF)

Distribution Courses

ARTT 100 - Introduction to Drawing 3 semester hours (ARTD)
Behavioral and social science distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)
Natural sciences distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)

Program Requirements

ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours *
GDES 116 - Digital Tools for the Visual Arts 4 semester hours
GDES 124 - Fundamentals of Graphic Design II 3 semester hours
GDES 212 - Publication Design with InDesign 4 semester hours
GDES 214 - Photoshop for Graphics and Photography 4 semester hours
GDES 216 - Illustrator for Vector Graphics 4 semester hours
GDES 218 - Graphic Design for the Web 4 semester hours
GDES 228 - Advanced Graphic Design for Web and Interaction 4 semester hours
TECH 299 - Web Certificate/Degree Portfolio 3 semester hours
TVRA 140 - Video Editing 3 semester hours
Program elective 4 semester hours +

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or choose GDES elective.

+ Select from GDES 120 , GDES 136 , GDES 269 , GDES 285 , TECH 125 , TECH 274 , or TECH 276 .

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Demonstrate competency in fundamental design skills.
Create effective and persuasive designs for web and interaction.
Prepare images and video for streaming and inclusion in web and interaction design.
Communicate effectively with professional developers and other constituents.
Demonstrate visual problem solving that employs appropriate technical skills and techniques.
Demonstrate the ability to use the vocabulary of design.
Demonstrate the ability to express ideas and concepts creatively.
Demonstrate the ability to present and critique concepts and designs.
Demonstrate general education competencies.