Graphic Arts Technology, AAS

Campus: Online

The Graphic Arts Technology Program at Clinton Community College provides training for students with an interest in developing the visual components of print, web, and mobile products. Our two-year program has a proven track record in providing students with the advanced, real-world skills needed to be successful.

Our classes and curriculum provide the core skills necessary for employment as a designer in the Graphic Arts, Marketing, and Advertising Industries. Throughout the program a strong emphasis is placed upon detail-oriented, on-time work. From day one students are placed into a team atmosphere where they learn constructive problem-solving techniques that can be applied to the everyday problems encountered in the industry.

In addition, our curriculum is designed to give students advanced skills in front-end web development, game design, graphic design, mobile app development, packaging design, product design, user experience (UX), web design, prepress, and photography. Students entering their fourth semester create a professional portfolio and register for an internship.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Graphic Arts Technology program, students will be able to:

Prepare high quality images for output.
Control typography for various projects.
Demonstrate the ability to perform entry level job tasks in the graphic arts field.
Manage a graphic arts project from start to finish.
Work with clients to determine project needs.
Work with teams to achieve project goals.
Create a portfolio that demonstrates their abilities.

Plan of Study

Term 1

GRT 110 - Calculations and Measurements for Graphic Arts Credit(s): 3.00
GRD 463 - Photoshop Credit(s): 3.00
GRA 325 - Digital Color Theory Credit(s): 3.00
GRA 120 - Computer Literacy Credit(s): 1.00
ART 120 - 2-D Design Credit(s): 3.00
GRD 459 - Illustrator Credit(s): 3.00 Select this course for the Print Track
GRA 134 - Digital Photography Credit(s): 3.00 Select this course for the Web Track

Term Total: 16.00 Credits

Term 2

ART 101 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3.00 OR
ART 133 - Drawing Credit(s): 3.00 OR
GRT 230 - Color Correction Credit(s): 3.00
GRA 173 - Typography Credit(s): 3.00
Select the following courses for the Print Track:
GRD 415 - InDesign I Credit(s): 3.00
GRT 107 - Introduction to Graphics Arts Technology Credit(s): 3.00
Select the following courses for the Web Track:
WDV 101 - Intro HTML and CSS Credit(s): 3.00
GRA 280 - Audio/Visual Production Basics Credit(s): 3.00
SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3.00 OR
PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3.00 (Students on Web Track suggested to take PSY-111)

Term Total: 18.00 Credits

Term 3

GRT 245 - Issues in Graphic Arts Technology Credit(s): 3.00
ENG 105 - Composition I Credit(s): 3.00 OR
ENG 107 - Composition I: Technical Writing Credit(s): 3.00
Take the following courses in the Print Track:
GRD 430 - InDesign II Credit(s): 3.00
GRT 237 - Packaging Design Credit(s): 3.00
MKT 110 - Principles of Marketing Credit(s): 3.00
Take the following courses in the Web Track:
WDV 245 - Content Management Systems I Credit(s): 3.00
GRT 402 - User Experience (UX) Credit(s): 3.00
GRD 459 - Illustrator Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 15.00 Credits

Term 4

GRA 900 - Portfolio Credit(s): 3.00
CIS 750 - Project Management Credit(s): 3.00
Take the following courses in the Print Track:
GRT 267 - Technology Changes in the Graphic Arts Credit(s): 3.00
MKT 150 - Principles of Advertising Credit(s): 3.00
Take the following courses in the Web Track:
WDV 450 - Social Media Branding Credit(s): 3.00
GRD 415 - InDesign I Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 12.00 Credits

AAS Total: 61.00 Credits

Non-discrimination Statement / Equal Educational Opportunities

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

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