Multimedia, Graphic Design, and Illustration, AAS

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CIP 500409 (GDI)

This program prepares students for entry-level work in the field of print design with additional weight given to either illustration or web design. The curriculum consists of lecture and lab participation involving design theory, typography, production, advertising, and portfolio development. Training in the latest design software is emphasized throughout the degree. Restricted electives allow the student to further explore areas of design they may enjoy. Students entering this program can expect an additional cost of approximately $2,000 for books, drawing and design materials, computer storage media and color printing. Please see the department’s advising guide for a recommended sequence of coursework.

Admission Requirements

Admission to Arapahoe Community College
Proficiency with Macintosh operations is required for classes in MGD labs. Students without these skills must enroll in either MGD 1001 or MGD 1002 prior to taking other MGD computer classes.
Typing and basic math skills are also highly recommended.

Program Requirements

General Education Courses (15 credit hours)

ART 1110 - Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 3 Credits OR
ART 1111 - Art History I Ancient to Medieval: GT-AH1 3 Credits OR
ART 1112 - Art History II Renaissance to Modern: GT-AH1 3 Credits OR
ART 1113 - Art History-1900 to Present: GT-AH1 3 Credits
BUS 1015 - Introduction to Business 3 Credits OR
MAN 2041 - Project Management in Organizations 3 Credits
COM 1150 - Public Speaking 3 Credits OR
COM 1250 - Interpersonal Communication:GT-SS3 3 Credits OR
COM 2250 - Organizational Communication 3 Credits
ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 3 Credits OR
ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1 3 Credits
PSY 1001 - General Psychology I: GT-SS3 3 Credits OR
SOC 1001 - Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3 3 Credits

Major Courses (45 credit hours)

ART 1201 - Drawing I 3 Credits
ART 1002 - Visual Concepts 2-D Design 3 Credits
MGD 1002 - Introduction to Multimedia 3 Credits OR
MGD 1043 - Motion Graphic Design I: (Software) 3 Credits
MGD 1020 - Intro to Production Design 3 Credits
MGD 1015 - Typography and Layout 3 Credits
MGD 1011 - Adobe Photoshop I 3 Credits
MGD 1012 - Adobe Illustrator I 3 Credits
MGD 1013 - Adobe InDesign 3 Credits
MGD 1017 - Introduction to Visual Communications 3 Credits
MGD 1041 - Web Design I 3 Credits OR
MGD 1037 - Illustration I 3 Credits OR
ART 1202 - Drawing II 3 Credits
MGD 2014 - Typography II 3 Credits
MGD 2056 - Graphic Design Production 3 Credits
MGD 2060 - Graphic Design Production II 3 Credits
MGD 2080 - Internship 3 Credits OR
MGD 2087 - Cooperative Education 3 Credits
MGD 2089 - Capstone 3 Credits

Total: 60 credit hours

Graduation Requirements

Apply for graduation online at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation.
As a graduate of a Career and Technical Education program you will be contacted by an ACC employee in approximately six months to verify your employment information. This information gathering is a federal requirement to ensure that ACC receives certain federal funding.