Option 3: Graphic Arts Design and Technology Degree – Print Graphics

Program Overview

This 62 credit-hour program is designed to prepare students for a wide range of employment opportunities in the graphic arts industry. This degree provides a well-rounded foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for new jobs as well as provide career advancement opportunities. The curriculum includes current application instruction with a focus on print production and prepress techniques. Emphasis is on print projects, including a complete understanding of planning through print and finishing. All students in the program complete a required sequence of classes and then select this print production specialty to be employable in this visual communication industry or transfer to a 4 year program.

This sequenced degree plan is one of four options that students may pursue to earn the Graphic Arts Design and Technology Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. While there are multiple specializations, this particular degree can be awarded only once.

Program Requirements

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The mathematics requirement for this degree can be met with Math Competency. See Math Competency options for information. Students who use Math Competency to meet the mathematics requirement must complete an additional three credit-hour AAS General Education elective. See full list of AAS General Education electives.

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At least one of the AAS General Education electives must meet the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. See full list of AAS General Education Electives. See full list of World Cultures and Diversity courses. ART 121 is recommended for one of these electives.

Electives

Graphic Arts Electives

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this degree will be able to:

• demonstrate skills in print production.
• comprehend the graphic arts workflow from design through print and finishing.
• exhibit a core understanding of graphic arts project management and estimating procedures.
• analyze paper and ink usage in the print industry.
• comprehend color management requirements in a graphic arts workflow.
• utilize all graphic applications.
• create acceptable print-ready digital graphic files, using industry standard preflight criteria.
• perform basic operations and procedures in prepress, pressroom and bindery.
• exhibit good communication skills to participate in a visual communications industry.