Associate in Arts Degree in Graphic Design
2018-2019 Map
Total Units: 35 - 52
Term 1
12 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| ART-8: Basic Drawing | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to principles, elements, and practices of drawing, employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses is placed on materials and subject matter. |
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| RTVF-12: Mass Media & Society | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
Survey of mass communication and the interrelationships of media with society including history, structure and trends in a digital age. Discussion of theories and effects, economics, technology, law and ethics, global media, media literacy, and social issues, including gender and cultural diversity. (C-ID JOUR 100). |
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| ENGL-2: Reading and Composition | 3 | Recommended placement varies. | |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 118 or ENGL 119 This course develops college-level critical reading and writing practices. Students will critically read expository, argumentative, and fictional texts and develop expository, persuasive, and argumentative academic writing. Essays will demonstrate reading comprehension, analysis, critique, academic research, and synthesis. (C-ID ENGL 100). |
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| Butte Local Area F - Self-Integration (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| Elective | Department recommends MSP-96. | ||
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Term 2
15 - 21 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| ART-31: Graphic Design I | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the general field of graphic design. Students will explore and apply professional skills in design, layout, and production. Areas of study will include advertising design and layouts, corporate identity, publication design, packaging and producing print-ready artwork. |
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| ART-7: 2-D Foundations | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to two-dimensional art and composition, including the study of the basic principles and elements of line, shape, texture, value, color and spatial illusion. Students develop visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations, studio projects, problem solving, and written assignments. (C-ID ARTS 100). |
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| PHO-2: Introduction to Photography | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the processes, principles, and tools of photography. Topics include the development of technical and aesthetic skills, elements of design and composition, camera technology (film and digital), materials and equipment, and contemporary trends in photography. |
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| Butte Local Area E - Communication and Analytical Thinking or Elective (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Area E not required if student satisfied Math Competency with College Math coursework. | |
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| Math Competency (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Math choice determined by recommended placement. Math level V placement by Multiple Measures or test meets Math Competency. If Math Competency satisfied by placement, take an Area E course to satisfy the graduation requirement. | |
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Term 3
3.5 - 4.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Required Core Choice (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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| Elective | If transferring, take other General Education for target school(s). For CSUs, consider A1, A3 and B4. See www.assist.org. For CSUC Graphic Design, also consider MSP-5 and MSP-74. | ||
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| Elective | If transferring, take other General Education for target school(s). For CSUs, consider A1, A3 and B4. See www.assist.org. For CSUC Graphic Design, also consider MSP-5 and MSP-74. | ||
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| Elective | If transferring, take other General Education for target school(s). For CSUs, consider A1, A3 and B4. See www.assist.org. For CSUC Graphic Design, also consider MSP-5 and MSP-74. | ||
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| Elective | If transferring, take other General Education for target school(s). For CSUs, consider A1, A3 and B4. See www.assist.org. For CSUC Graphic Design, also consider MSP-5 and MSP-74. | ||
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Term 4
4.5 - 14.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Butte Local Area A - Natural Science (Select One) | 1 - 5 | ||
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| Multicultural Breadth Competency or Elective (Select One) | 3 - 8 | Multicultural not required if double counted in area F prior. | |
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| Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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| Elective | If transferring, take other General Education for target school(s). For CSUs, consider A1 and B4. See www.assist.org. For CSUC Graphic Design, also consider MSP-5 and MSP-74. | ||
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| Elective | If transferring, take other General Education for target school(s). For CSUs, consider A1 and B4. See www.assist.org. For CSUC Graphic Design, also consider MSP-5 and MSP-74. | ||
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| Elective | If transferring, take other General Education for target school(s). For CSUs, consider A1 and B4. See www.assist.org. For CSUC Graphic Design, also consider MSP-5 and MSP-74. | ||
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