Palm Beach State College – Graphic Design Technology AS
Graphic Design Technology Overview (AS 2011)
Type of Award
AS – Associate in Science
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-art.aspx
Program Description
This degree program is designed to prepare the student to enter the graphic design field, especially as it relates to the printing industry.
Each student will develop a portfolio, crucial for employment, while enrolled in the program. Course content includes design fundamentals, Macintosh computer applications, typography, photography and color design.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes.
Admission Requirements
- Have a standard high school diploma or GED; and
- Complete an Application for Admission, located at www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions/Admissions-Applications.
Program/Interview Counseling: Students are required to seek advisement from the Graphic Design department chair to ensure that they enroll in the necessary courses to graduate on schedule.
Completion Requirements
A grade of C or higher is required to advance in the program. All Macintosh computer courses must to be taken within five years of graduation or must be repeated. For exceptions, see department chair. Students should be prepared to take day, evening and summer courses to complete their degree requirements.
Program Length
The program can be finished in two years of full-time enrollment or three years part-time.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.
For More Information
Victoria Martin, martinv@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3924
Employment Opportunities
Students who complete this program may find work as graphic designers, artists, web page designers, illustrators, preflight administrator service providers, art directors, freelance designers or junior designers.
Career Path Notes
Courses from this program may transfer into Palm Beach State’s Bachelor of Applied Science program in Supervision and Management. For more information, visit: www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelors.
In addition, the Graphic Design program is approved for transfer to Florida Atlantic University’s B.F.A. Graphic Design program. Courses with an asterisk indicate transferability to FAU. For information on transfer agreements, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/Transfer.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
General Education (Credits: 15)
ARH1000Art Appreciation (AA)
3 Credits
ENC1101College Composition 1 (AA)
3 Credits
AMH2020United States History from 1865 to Present (AA)
3 Credits
Or
POS1041Introduction to American Government (AA)
3 Credits
Choose Any Natural Science Area IV, Tier 1 course
3 Credits
Choose Any Mathematics Area lll, Tier 1 course
3 Credits
Required Courses (Credits: 36)
ART1201CDesign Fundamentals (AA)
3 Credits
ART1205CColor Design (AA)
3 Credits
ART1300CDrawing 1 (AA)
3 Credits
GRA2171CPortfolio Composition (AS)
3 Credits
GRA1190CGraphic Design 1 (AA)
3 Credits
GRA1530CTypography (AS)
3 Credits
GRA2100CIntroduction to Macintosh Graphics (AS)
3 Credits
GRA2121CPublication Design 1 (AS)
3 Credits
GRA2151CIllustrator 1 (AS)
3 Credits
GRA2191CGraphic Design 2 (AA)
3 Credits
GRA2156CPhotoshop 1 (AS)
3 Credits
PGY1401CIntroduction to Photography (AA)
3 Credits
ARH1000, ART1201C, ART1205C, ART1300C, GRA2171C, GRA1190C, GRA2191C and PGY1401C: These courses articulate with the B.F.A. Graphic Design Program at Florida Atlantic University.
Electives – Choose 13 credits
ART1301CDrawing 2 (AA)
3 Credits
COP2822Web Site Design (AA)
3 Credits
GRA2122CPublication Design 2 (AS)
3 Credits
GRA2131CMultimedia Graphics (AS)
3 Credits
GRA2152CIllustrator 2 (AS)
3 Credits
GRA2160CMultimedia Animation (AS)
3 Credits
GRA2722CDreamweaver (AS)
3 Credits
GRA2144CGraphic Web Design (AS)
3 Credits
GRA2157CPhotoshop 2 (AS)
3 Credits
GRA2940Graphic Design Internship (AS)
3 Credits
GRA2132CMultimedia Design (AS)
3 Credits
GRA2136CMultimedia Video Editing (AS)
3 Credits
PGY2801CDigital Photography 1 (AA)
3 Credits
ART1201C, ART1205C, ART1300C, PGY1401C, GRA2131C, GRA2160C, GRA2132C, GRA2136C: Students completing these courses can apply for and receive the Multimedia Arts College Credit Certificate. Those certificate students going onto the AS degree would reduce their elective courses to 1 credit.
ART1201C, ART1205C, ART1300C, COP2822, GRA2131C, GRA2160C, GRA2722C, GRA2144C: Students completing these courses can apply for and receive the Web Design College Credit Certificate. Those certificate students going on to complete the AS degree may substitute GRA2131C for the required course GRA2100C and will reduce their elective courses to 1 credit.
Total Credit Hours: 64
Course Sequence
Term One – Fall (Year One) (Credits: 15)
ART1201CDesign Fundamentals (AA)
3 Credits
ART1300CDrawing 1 (AA)
3 Credits
GRA2100CIntroduction to Macintosh Graphics (AS)
3 Credits
PGY1401CIntroduction to Photography (AA)
3 Credits
Choose Any Natural Science Area IV, Tier 1 course
3 Credits
Term Two – Spring (Year One) (Credits: 16)
GRA2121CPublication Design 1 (AS)
3 Credits
GRA2151CIllustrator 1 (AS)
3 Credits
GRA1190CGraphic Design 1 (AA)
3 Credits
GRA1530CTypography (AS)
3 Credits
Choose Any Mathematics Area lll, Tier 1 course
3 Credits
Any program elective
1 credit
Term Three – Summer (Year One) (Credits: 12)
GRA2156CPhotoshop 1 (AS)
3 Credits
ART1205CColor Design (AA)
3 Credits
ARH1000Art Appreciation (AA)
3 Credits
ENC1101College Composition 1 (AA)
3 Credits
Term One – Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 15)
Any program elective, GRA2144C suggested
3 credits
Any program elective
3 credits
Any program elective
3 credits
GRA2191CGraphic Design 2 (AA)
3 Credits
AMH2020United States History from 1865 to Present (AA)
3 Credits
Or
POS1041Introduction to American Government (AA)
3 Credits
Term Two – Spring (Year Two) (Credits: 6)
GRA2171CPortfolio Composition (AS)
3 Credits
Any program elective, GRA2722C suggested
3 credits
Total Credit Hours: 64