Recommended Semester Planner for Graphic Design
FIRST
SEMESTER
ART 100: Art Fundamentals
ART 103: Design Foundations
ART 102: Computers in Design I
ART 110: Basic Drawing I
ENGL 101: Composition and Reading I
SECOND
SEMESTER
ART 202: Computers in Design II
ART 123: Color Theory
ART 115: Orientation to Graphic Communications *
ART 160: Graphic Design I *
HIST 110: U.S. History I or
HIST 121: U.S. History II (recommended)
THIRD
SEMESTER
ART 139: Introduction to Photography I
ART 260: Graphic Design II *
ART 250: Printmaking or
ART
254: Silk Screen Printing I
ART 108: Survey of Art (or ART 150 or ART 151- recommended)
MATH 100: Mathematics for Business (recommended)
FOURTH
SEMESTER
ART 244: Digital Photography
ART 245: Web Design
ART 281: Intro. to Digital Prepress - File Preparation *
ART 264: Art Portfolio - Graphic Design *
SPDR 100: Fundamentals of Speech
ART _____: Elective ____________________
————TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED —— 63
RECOMMENDED
ELECTIVES
ART 165: Cartooning
ART 170: Ceramics I
ART 220: Painting I
ART 230: Sculpture
ART 242: Photography II
ART 246: Advanced Web Design
ART 250: Printmaking *
ART 254: Silk Screen Printing I
ART 270: Illustration
ART 280: Spceial Studies
ART 255: Silk Screen Printing II
ART 282: Digital Prepress-Adv. Color Corrections *
ART 283: Advanced Prepress *
* Penn Valley Campus only
/ All other courses can be taken at our other MCC campuses.
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Course Descriptions
WHAT DO GRAPHIC
DESIGNERS DO?
Graphic designers create newspaper and magazine layouts and advertising,
newpaper inserts, catalogs, brochures, direct mail pieces, logotypes,
fonts, billboards, posters, CD covers, product packaging, annual
reports, television graphics, Internet web pages, and much more.
Most of the work is computer generated but also includes traditional
art techniques.
WHERE
CAN I WORK?
You'll find graphic designers working at newspapers, advertising
agencies, design firms, printers, marketing firms, in-house corporate
and organizational agencies, television stations, and freelance.
HOW
LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET AN ASSOCIATE in APPLIED SCIENCE
DEGREE?
As a full-time sudent, you can earn an associate in applied science
degree in graphic design in just two years. The program is also
open to part-time students, so you can work around your job schedule.
You may want to take a course or two in digital prepress while
you're att MCC-Penn Valley. Understanding how your work will
print can make you a better designer and improve your job prospects.
WILL
MY CREDITS TRANSFER TO ANOTHER COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY?
Yes, all general education credits will transfer to most colleges,
and many art course will transfer to a four-year degree. Check
with your advisor or counselor before starting the program to
make sure your transfer will be as smooth as possible. [Check
here for MCC's transfer agreements]
HOW
MUCH MONEY CAN I MAKE AS A GRAPHIC DESIGNER?
A graphic designer can make an annual salary of $26,000 for an
entry-level position and up to $70,000 annually as an Art Director/Creative
Director.
WHAT'S
THE JOB OUTLOOK FOR SOMEONE IN THIS FIELD?
Kansas City employs about 25% of the graphic designers in Missouri.
Talented designers are always in demand. The continuing growth
of the Internet will provide many job opportunities for designers
of web pages and multimedia.
WHAT
KIND OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WILL I FIND AT MCC-PENN VALLEY?
Classes are held in the new Carter Art Center using the latest
technologies in hardware (Apple Macintosh) and software. You'll
experience a hands-on and interactive learning environment that
is both supportive and challenging. We keep classes small so
you can receive personal instruction.
WHAT
ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF TAKING CLASSES AT MCC-PENN VALLEY?
You'll enjoy the convenience of flexible class times and
nearby location. You'll get dedicated instructors and excellent
student services—all at an affordable cost.
Graphic
Design A.A.S. degree program