Graphic Arts Technology, AAS

Campus: Clinton Community College

The Graphic Arts Technology Program provides training for students with an interest in the field of graphic arts. Student will learn to prepare typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.

Plan of Study

Term 1

ART 120 - 2-D Design 3.00 Credit(s)
GRA 103 - Introduction to Macintosh 1.00 Credit(s)
GRA 173 - Typography 3.00 Credit(s)
GRD 463 - Photoshop 3.00 Credit(s)
GRT 107 - Introduction to Graphics Arts Technology 3.00 Credit(s)
GRT 169 - Color Theory 2.00 Credit(s)

Term Total: 15.00 Credits

Term 1 Optional Course

GRA 134 - Digital Photography 3.00 Credit(s)

Term 2

ENG 105 - Composition I 3.00 Credit(s) OR
ENG 107 - Composition I: Technical Writing 3.00 Credit(s)
GRD 415 - InDesign I 3.00 Credit(s)
GRD 459 - Illustrator 3.00 Credit(s)
GRT 110 - Calculations and Measurements for Graphic Arts 3.00 Credit(s)
WDV 101 - Intro HTML and CSS 3.00 Credit(s)
___:___ Term 2 Elective 3.00 Credit(s) (from list below)

Term Total: 18.00 Credits

Term 3

ART 101 - Art Appreciation 3.00 Credit(s) OR
ART 133 - Drawing 3.00 Credit(s) OR
MUS 100 - Music Appreciation 3.00 Credit(s)
GRT 245 - Issues in Graphic Arts Technology 3.00 Credit(s)
PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology 3.00 Credit(s) OR
SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology 3.00 Credit(s)
___:___ Term 3 Elective 6.00 - 7.00 Credit(s) (from list below)

Term Total: 15.00-16.00 Credits

Term 4

BUS 102 - Introduction to Business 3.00 Credit(s) OR
MKT 110 - Principles of Marketing 3.00 Credit(s) OR
MKT 150 - Principles of Advertising 3.00 Credit(s)
GRT 266 - Technology Changes in the Graphic Arts 2.00 Credit(s)
GRT 805 - Graphic Arts Process Production Co:op 5.00 Credit(s)
___:___ Term 4 Elective 3.00 Credit(s) (from list below)
GRA 900 - Portfolio 3.00 Credit(s)

Term Total: 16.00 Credits

AAS Total: 64.00-65.00 Credits

Term 2 Electives

Select one course from the following:

CSC 110 - Introduction to Computers 3.00 Credit(s)
ART 161 - Digital Art 3.00 Credit(s)
CIS 140 - Introduction to Game Design 3.00 Credit(s)
JOU 172 - Intermediate Photography 3.00 Credit(s)
JOU 941 - Practicum 1.00 - 3.00 Credit(s)
NET 303 - Windows Workstation Operating Systems 3.00 Credit(s)
WDV 155 - Web Prototyping 3.00 Credit(s)

Term 3 Electives

Select two courses from the following:

CIS 606 - Visual BASIC.NET I 3.00 Credit(s)
GRA 134 - Digital Photography 3.00 Credit(s)
GRD 430 - InDesign II 3.00 Credit(s)
GRT 230 - Color Correction 3.00 Credit(s)
GRT 237 - Packaging Design 3.00 Credit(s)
JOU 120 - Beginning Newswriting 3.00 Credit(s)
JOU 941 - Practicum 1.00 - 3.00 Credit(s) (3.00 Credits)
NET 167 - Computer Systems and Troubleshooting 4.00 Credit(s)
WDV 261 - Flash 3.00 Credit(s)
WDV 245 - Content Management Systems I 3.00 Credit(s)
WDV 221 - JavaScript 3.00 Credit(s)

Term 4 Electives

Select one course from the following:

CIS 140 - Introduction to Game Design 3.00 Credit(s)
CSC 110 - Introduction to Computers 3.00 Credit(s)
GRT 222 - Acrobat 3.00 Credit(s)
NET 303 - Windows Workstation Operating Systems 3.00 Credit(s)
WDV 155 - Web Prototyping 3.00 Credit(s)