Graphic Design & Digital Media Course Descriptions
Associate of Applied Science, (AAS.GDD)
The Graphic Design and Digital Media program provides students with a solid foundation in graphic design concepts and practices and encourages the development of informed responses to issues surrounding visual communication.
In completing the Graphic Design and Digital Media program, students prepare themselves for entry-level positions in the design professions, such as junior designers, designers' assistants and production artists.
Students who wish to transfer are strongly advised to seek information about the admission requirements to a four-year institution of their choice early in their studies at BCC.
Students who successfully complete the GDD degree requirements should be able to:
- Consider historical roots along with primary sources when examining current events
- Communicate effectively verbally an in writing concerning issues relevant to the design problem solving
- Demonstrate proficiency with the tools and with the tools and technologies relevant to common design practices
- Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical and legal considerations relevant to common design practices.
- Demonstrate effective working habits, including an ability to meet deadlines and incorporate constructive criticism while generating alternative solutions to design problems
- Produce a portfolio of original work demonstrating an ability to solve problems in visual communications in a unique and meaningful way
- Develop a strategy to research and pursue employment opportunities suitable to the level of personal abilities and talents evidenced by the portfolio
Students of graphic design should display an aptitude in the visual arts. An interview and/or portfolio review may be helpful before enrolling in this program to assess student interests and aptitudes, and to ensure appropriate placement in the program.
| General Education Courses | Credits |
| Written Communications |
3 |
| Arts and Humanities |
3 |
| Social Science |
6 |
| Mathematics (MTH 104 or MTH 107 recommended) |
3 |
| Natural Science |
4 |
| Computer Science |
3 |
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| Total |
22 |
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| Program Courses | Credits |
ART 110  Design I |
3 |
| ART 112 Color: Practice and Theory |
3 |
| ART 120 Drawing I |
3 |
| ART 250 Art History I |
3 |
| GDD 101 Introduction to Computer Graphics |
3 |
| GDD 110 Graphic Design I |
3 |
| GDD 112 Illustrator |
3 |
| GDD 115 Typography |
3 |
| GDD 214 Graphic Design II |
3 |
| GDD 220 Portfolio |
3 |
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| Total |
30 |
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| Electives |
12 |
| Total Required for Degree |
64 |
Cheryl Gelover ext. 7676
Last Updated: 02-02-02
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