Digital Design & Graphics (GRPH)

Digital Design and Graphics incorporates all of the processes and industries that create, develop, produce or disseminate ideas, concepts, and information utilizing words or images. Digital Design and Graphics is the interaction of advertising, graphic design, publishing, package design, marketing, interactive media and photography.

This program will prepare the student for various positions in the expanding field of visual communications or for transfer to a four-year institution. Students will prepare a portfolio that will show the work they created in this program, develop a strong visual and verbal resume, and practice the skills needed to effectively present their portfolio to prospective employers.

Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Digital Design and Graphics, the graduate will be able to:

• Understand the Digital Design and Graphics business and be able to interact with clients, marketing, copy writers, Web designers, photographers and printing companies.
• Utilize the most widely used industry software programs: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Corel Painter X and be introduced to Fireworks, Dreamweaver and Flash.
• Understand the management of color for print media, photography, and interactive media.
• Understand digital photography and how it works with other creative areas.
• Understand how an advertising agency works on projects for clients.
• Work in a creative environment as an individual and as a team member.
• Effectively prepare and present a creative portfolio.
• Understand the importance of good verbal and written communications.

Certificates in Desktop Publishing and Digital Design combine design and typography basics with focused instruction on industry-standard page layout, image manipulation, and computer illustration software. These certificates are designed for working professionals with significant experience in digital design and graphics.

The Digital Media Certificate is a multi-disciplinary certificate combining the fields of branding, design and graphics, digital audio/video production, e-Commerce, interactive media, photography, and marketing communications. This certificate prepares students for employment in the advertising industry.

Software/Hardware Requirements

Students taking courses in this curriculum may need to own or have access to hardware or software to pursue this degree. This is particularly important for students who are enrolled in online/distance learning sections of a particular course. Check with the program advisor to discuss specific course needs and options.

 

Digital Design and Graphics Associate Degree

Quarter 1

Course	Name	Credits
GRPH 110	Survey of Digital Design	5
GRPH 112	Introduction to Computer Design	4
GRPH 113	Fundamentals of Storyboarding	.4
ENGL 101	Beginning Composition	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	16

Quarter 2

Course	Name	Credits
FOTO 114	Digital Photography	4
GRPH 123	Electronic Publishing with InDesign II	4
GRPH 251	Photoshop and Design I	5
ENGL 102	Essay and Research	3
MATH 104	Intermediate Algebra	5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS…	.	21

Quarter 3

Course	Name	Credits
GRPH 131	Advertising Design I	5
GRPH 115	Fundamentals of Illustration	4
COMM 105	Speech	3
MKTG 102	Branding	3
GRPH 255	Digital Painting	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	19

Quarter 4

Course	Name	Credits
FOTO XXX	Digital Photography Technical Elective	4
GRPH 292	Business of Design	4
GRPH 150	Packaging Design I	5
IMMT 112	Fundamentals of Interactive Design	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS…	.	16

Quarter 5

Course	Name	Credits
IMMT 262	Web Publishing: Site Design	4
BMGT 257	Project Management	3
COMM 200	Business Communications	3
SSCI 100	Globalization and the Social Sciences	5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	15

Quarter 6

Course	Name	Credits
GRPH 291	Portfolio Development	4
GRPH 260	Digital Design and Graphics Practicum and	4
GRPH 261	Digital Design and Graphics Seminar (or)	1
GRPH xxx	Technical Elective	4 – 5
HUM xxx	Humanities 111,112,113,151,152 (or) 224	5
GRPH 284	Ad Agency I	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	17 – 18
TOTAL DEGREE CREDIT HOURS	.	104 – 105

Technical Electives must be selected from the following list of courses:

Course	Name	Credits
FOTO 111	Black and White Photography	4
FOTO 150	Advanced Black and White Photography	4
FOTO 160	Color Photography	4
FOTO 178	Photo Lab	1
FOTO 214	Advanced Digital Photography	3
FOTO 220	Studio Lighting	4
FOTO 265	Photojournalism	3
GRPH 242	Media Color Management	5
GRPH 243	Vector Illustration	5
GRPH 252	Digital Imaging II	3
GRPH 273	Advertising Design II	5
GRPH 297/298/299	Special Topics in Digital Design and Graphics	1– 3
IMMT 123	Video Basics	3
IMMT 216	Media Graphics and Optimization	4
IMMT 250	File Transfer Using Adobe	2
MKTG 223	Sales Principles and Practices	4
MKTG 226	Customer Service Principles and Practices	4

Students should request a program plan of study from their faculty advisor.

Desktop Publishing Certificate

Quarter 1

Course	Name	Credits
GRPH 123	Electronic Publishing with InDesign II	4
GRPH 112	Introduction to Computer Design	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	8

Quarter 2

Course	Name	Credits
GRPH 131	Advertising Design I	5
GRPH 251	Photoshop and Design I	5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	10

Quarter 3

Course	Name	Credits
GRPH 282	Digital Publishing II	5
GRPH 291	Portfolio Development	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	9
CERTIFICATE TOTAL	.	27

Digital Design Certificate

Quarter 1

Course	Name	Credits
GRPH 112	Introduction to Computer Design	4
GRPH 123	Electronic Publishing with InDesign II	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	8

Quarter 2

Course	Name	Credits
GRPH 131	Advertising Design I	5
GRPH 251	Photoshop and Design I	5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	10

Quarter 3

Course	Name	Credits
GRPH 284	Ad Agency I	4
GRPH 291	Portfolio Development	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	8
CERTIFICATE TOTAL	.	26

Digital Media Certificate

Quarter 1

Course	Name	Credits
GRPH 112	Introduction to Computer Design	4
IMMT 112	Fundamentals of Interactive Design	3
IMMT 150	Videography and Editing	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	11

Quarter 2

Course	Name	Credits
IMMT 216	Media Graphics and Optimization	4
FOTO 114	Digital Photography	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	8

Quarter 3

Course	Name	Credits
GRPH 251	Photoshop and Design I	5
IMMT 262	Web Publishing Site Design	4
IMMT 280	Rich Media Communications	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	13
CERTIFICATE TOTAL	.	32

Photoshop for Illustration and Design Certificate

Quarter 1

Course	Name	Credits
GRPH 112	Introduction to Computer Design	4
GRPH 115	Fundamentals of Illustration	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	8

Quarter 2

Course	Name	Credits
GRPH 243	Vector Illustration	5
GRPH 251	Photoshop and Design I	5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	10

Quarter 3

Course	Name	Credits
GRPH 252	Digital Imaging II	3
GRPH 255	Digital Painting	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	7

Quarter 4

Course	Name	Credits
GRPH 254	Advanced Illustrator	4
GRPH 262	Photoshop WOW!	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	8
CERTIFICATE TOTAL	.	33