Graphic Design Technology

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(Perkinston Campus)

Students in Graphic Design Technology gain the interactive, research, design, and technical skills necessary to create graphic solutions for clients. Core topics include publication production, visual literacy, typography, and layout design. Through incorporation of these topics, students complete projects focused on logo design, corporate identity, packaging design, and/or interactive technologies. Graphic Designers work closely with their clients and must be strong communicators in order to achieve the client’s objectives successfully.

This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to four-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with an MGCCC advisor.

All students completing a career or technical program must complete an MGCCC Board-approved Technical Skills Attainment where applicable. Students should see an advisor for further details.

Graphic Design Technology Certificate

Semester One

ART 1433 - Design I Credit(s): 3
CAT 1113 - Graphic Design and Production I Credit(s): 3
CAT 1143 - Typography Credit(s): 3
CAT 1213 - Fundamentals of Graphic Computers Credit(s): 3
WDT 1413 - Web Design Applications I Credit(s): 3

Semester Two

BOT 1493 - Social Media Management Credit(s): 3
CAT 1123 - Graphic Design and Production II Credit(s): 3
CAT 1323 - Advertising Principles for Digital Design Credit(s): 3
CAT 2223 - Basic Photography Credit(s): 3
CAT 2313 - Basic Advertising Design Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 30/31

Graphic Design Technology Diploma

Semester Three

CAT 2133 - Graphic Design Studio Credit(s): 3
CAT 2263 - Web Graphic Production Credit(s): 3
CAT 2323 - Advanced Advertising Design Credit(s): 3
CAT 2333 - Practical Advertising Techniques Credit(s): 3
ART 1313 - Drawing I Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 15

Total Clock Hours: 1,456

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Semester Four

ENG 1113 /1114 English Composition I Credit(s): 3/4
SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I Credit(s): 3 or LLS 1721 - Employment Readiness and SPT 2172 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
Math/Natural Science Credit(s): 3/4 *
Social/Behavioral Sciences Credit(s): 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 14/17

Note:

Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means” section of this catalog regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.

*MAT 1033 - Technical Mathematics , MAT 1313 - College Algebra or Higher or Any Lab Science.