The Graphic Design program focuses on the basics of good design through the iterative design process: problem
definition, analysis, idea exploration, idea development, focus, refinement, and production. As the field of Graphic Design
covers everything from traditional print design to Web site design to motion graphics, the Cowley College program
focuses on a solid grounding in the principles of good design. From this firm foundation, the student can expand to any of
the many visual communication careers. Students seeking an Associate of Arts in Graphic Design will most likely have
the intent to transfer to a four-year institution.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
(Associate of Arts Degree)
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE NAME
1
SEMESTER
2
3
4
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Basic Skills (12 hours)
ENG2211
Composition I
MTH4420
College Algebra
ENG2212
Composition II
COM2711
Public Speaking
Computer Literacy (3 hours)
3
3
CGA2013
Introduction to Computer Graphics
Humanities (9 hours)
3
3
3
ART2141
Art History I
Humanities Elective*
Humanities Elective*
Social Sciences (9 hours) 3 Different Departments
3
3
3
Social Science Elective*
Social Science Elective*
Social Science Elective*
Laboratory Sciences (5 hours)
3
3
3
Laboratory Science Elective*
Health & Physical Education (1 hour)
Health & Physical Education Elective*
GENERAL EDUCATION HOURS 39
5
9
12
1
12
6
3
15
0
9
15
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES Choose 24 credit hours from the following:
ART2126
Foundation Drawing I
ART2130
Foundation Design I
ART2135
Foundation Design II
CGA2012
Introduction to Computer Illustration
CGA2014
Visual Communication
CGA2022
Typography
CGA2025
Page Layout Software
CGA2030
Introduction to Digital Imaging
CGA2037
Graphic Design I
CGA2040
Graphic Design II
CGA2065
Design Portfolio
ART2142
Art History II
NCT0100
CAAP (Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency)-Graduation Requirement
ELECTIVE HOURS 24
6
TOTAL HOURS 63
15
*See List of Electives that fulfill Requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree.
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3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
18
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