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St. Charles Community College
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Cottleville, MO 63376 | 636-922-8000
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Graphic Design


Graphic Design
Associate of Applied Science

Combining traditional art fundamentals with cutting-edge technology, the Graphic Design A.A.S. degree consists of comprehensive coursework that prepares students for a variety of jobs, including Web design, video editing, computer animation, print production, and others. These skills can be applied to many jobs, including advertising, promotion, printing, broadcast, the cinema, etc. This degree encompasses all current and near-future baseline skills required by graphic employers and includes information and techniques designed to maximize students' employability.

General Education Requirements
Must Include:
 
24
PHL 160 Ethics 3  
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology - or - 3  
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3  
     
Required Courses for Graphic Design  
31
ART 110 Drawing I 3  
ART 120 Drawing II 3  
ART 150 Art History I 3  
ART 170 Design I 2  
ART 180 Design II 2  
ART 190 Macintosh Basics 2  
ART 285 Sculpture I 3  
ART/BAS 290 Page Layout - InDesign/QuarkXpress 4  
ART 291 Digital Imaging 3  
ART 292 Graphic Design for the Web 3  
ART 293 Video Production/Portfolio Development (capstone embedded) 3  
       
Additional Courses for Graphic Design  
12
ART 220 Photography I 3  
ART 260 Printmaking I 3  
ART 270 Commercial Illustration I 3  
ART Art Elective 3  
       
Total Required Hours  
67

For more information, call 636-922-8241.