Graphic Design Associate of Arts Degree
The Graphic Design Program is a part of UDC’s Art Program. The Graphic Design A.A. degree prepares students for work as professional print and web designers, and helps students to develop a portfolio for entry-level design positions in commercial institutions, design studios, and government agencies. The Graphic Design Program provides a well-rounded education experience for students seeking creative and technical design skills. Graphic Design is offered as a two-year program (culminating in the Associate’s degree), and a four-year program (culminating in the Bachelor’s degree).
Members of the UDC Graphic Design Program faculty have created design work that has been printed, published, and viewed in local, regional, national, and international venues.
Semester One (Fall)
Foundations of Design
Introduction to Drawing
Digital Applications
Semester Two (Spring)
Computer Art
Photography
Desktop Publishing
Visual Thinking
Semester Three (Fall)
Graphic Design I
Computer Illustration
Typography
Digital Imaging
Semester Four (Spring)
Publication Design
Introduction to Interactive Multimedia
History of Graphic Design
Design Practicum I
OR
Portfolio and Marketing Workshop
In addition to the courses required for the Graphic Design A.A. degree, the University has specific requirements for all two-year programs, to be integrated into the regular course of study to complement the major.
General Education Requirements for the Associate’s Degree in Art/Graphic Design (2-year) Degree
English Composition 6 credit hours Social Sciences** 3 credit hours Mathematics*** 6 credit hours Natural Sciences**** 3 credit hours
**Social Science courses may be selected from the offerings in Psychology, Sociology, Economics, History, Social Welfare, Geography, Political Science, and Urban Studies. Students enrolled in the 2-year program may substitute one 3-credit course in Philosophy for the required Social Science.
***Only Mathematics courses numbered MATH-100 and above.
****Lab courses only |
