Multimedia, Graphic Design, and Illustration, AAS

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 101 or MGD 102 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 110 - Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 3 Credits OR
ART 111 - Art History I Ancient to Medieval: GT-AH1 3 Credits OR
ART 112 - Art History II Renaissance to Modern: GT-AH1 3 Credits OR
ART 207 - Art History-1900 to Present: GT-AH1 3 Credits
BUS 115 - Introduction to Business 3 Credits OR
MAN 241 - Project Management in Organizations 3 Credits
COM 115 - Public Speaking 3 Credits OR
COM 125 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits OR
COM 225 - Organizational Communication 3 Credits
ENG 121 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 3 Credits OR
ENG 131 - Technical Writing I 3 Credits
PSY 101 - General Psychology I: GT-SS3 3 Credits OR
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3 3 Credits

Major Courses (42 credit hours)

ART 121 - Drawing I 3 Credits
MGD 141 - Web Design I 3 Credits OR
MGD 207 - Illustration I 3 Credits OR
ART 221 - Drawing II 3 Credits
ART 131 - Visual Concepts 2-D Design 3 Credits
MGD 103 - Intro to Production Design 3 Credits
MGD 105 - Typography and Layout 3 Credits
MGD 111 - Adobe Photoshop I 3 Credits
MGD 112 - Adobe Illustrator I 3 Credits
MGD 114 - Adobe Indesign 3 Credits
MGD 117 - Introduction to Visual Communications 3 Credits
MGD 143 - Motion Graphic Design I: (Software) 3 Credits OR
MGD 280 - Internship 3 Credits OR
MGD 287 - Cooperative Education 1-6 Variable Credits
MGD 217 - Typography II 3 Credits
MGD 256 - Graphic Design Production 3 Credits
MGD 260 - Graphic Design Production II 3 Credits
MGD 289 - Capstone 1-6 Variable Credits

Elective Courses (3 credit hours)

ART 210 - Marketing for Visual Arts 3 Credits
JOU 215 - Publications Production and Design 3 Credits
MAR 220 - Principles of Advertising 3 Credits
MGD - Any MGD course not already taken as part of the “Major Courses” listed above

Total: 60 credit hours

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must apply for graduation and complete the graduation survey (available via myACC). (form available at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation)
After applying for graduation, all correspondence to a student about the status of their program conferral will be sent to their student email address only.
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.