Graphic Design
Program Description: The graphic design awards cater to an array of students, including those looking to attend school full-time or working professionals seeking to refine skills or learn a new trade. It is recommended that students possess basic computer literacy skills when entering this program. The courses are designed to equip students with a foundation in art and design as well as a workplace-competent portfolio needed to enter into the industry.
Course Summary for Graphic Design AAS Degree
(CIP Code: 50.0402)
| 1st Year | ||||||||
| 1st Semester | ||||||||
| Prefix | Number | Course Name | Course Type | WeeklyLec Hrs | WeeklyLab Hrs | ExtHrs | ContHrs | CredHrs |
| ARTC | 1302 | Digital Imaging I | WECM (SCH) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 3 |
| ARTC | 1313 | Digital Publishing I | WECM (SCH) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 3 |
| ARTC | 1353 | Computer Illustration | WECM (SCH) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 3 |
| IMED | 1316 | Web Design I | WECM (SCH) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 3 |
| ARTS | 1311 | DESIGN I (2-DIMENSIONAL) | ACGM | 2 | 4 | 0 | 96 | 3 |
| 1st Semester Totals | 14 | 8 | 0 | 352 | 15 | |||
| 2nd Semester | ||||||||
| Prefix | Number | Course Name | Course Type | WeeklyLec Hrs | WeeklyLab Hrs | ExtHrs | ContHrs | CredHrs |
| ARTC | 2313 | Digital Publishing II | WECM (SCH) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 3 |
| ARTC | 1327 | Typography | WECM (SCH) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 3 |
| ARTV | 1351 | Digital Video | WECM (SCH) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 3 |
| ARTS | X3XX | Any ARTS Studio Course as listed: ARTS 1312, 1316, 2313, 2316, 2323, 2341, 2346, 2348, 2356, 2357, 2366 | Acad Elective | 2 | 4 | 0 | 96 | 3 |
| ARTS | 2356 | PHOTOGRAPHY I | ACGM | 2 | 4 | 0 | 96 | 3 |
| 2nd Semester Totals | 13 | 11 | 0 | 384 | 15 | |||
| 1st Summer Session | ||||||||
| Prefix | Number | Course Name | Course Type | WeeklyLec Hrs | WeeklyLab Hrs | ExtHrs | ContHrs | CredHrs |
| XXXX | X3XX | ANY BLINN COLLEGE CORE CURRICULUM COURSE IN AMERICAN HISTORY, GOVERNMENT/POLITICAL SCIENCE, INCLUDING AS LISTED: HIST 1301, 1302, 2301; GOVT 2305, 2306 | Acad Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| XXXX | X3XX | or ANY BLINN COLLEGE CORE CURRICULUM COURSE IN SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, INCLUDING AS LISTED: ANTH 2302, 2346, 2351; ECON 2301, 2302; GEOG 1302, 1303, 2312 | Acad Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| XXXX | X3XX | or ANY BLINN COLLEGE CORE CURRICULUM COURSE IN SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, INCLUDING AS LISTED: PSYC 2301, 2308, 2319; SOCI 1301, 1306, 2301; SPCH 1318 | Acad Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| XXXX | X3XX | ANY BLINN COLLEGE CORE CURRICULUM COURSE IN LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURE, INCLUDING AS LISTED: ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333; PHIL 1301, 2306 | Acad Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| XXXX | X3XX | or ANY BLINN COLLEGE CORE CURRICULUM COURSE IN CREATIVE ARTS, INCLUDING AS LISTED: ARCH 1301, 1302, 1311; ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304; DRAM 1310, 2361, 2362, 2366; MUSI 1301, 1306, 1308, 1310 | Acad Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| 1st Summer Session Totals | 6 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 6 | |||
| 2nd Year | ||||||||
| 1st Semester | ||||||||
| Prefix | Number | Course Name | Course Type | WeeklyLec Hrs | WeeklyLab Hrs | ExtHrs | ContHrs | CredHrs |
| ENGL | 1301 | COMPOSITION I | ACGM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| SPCH | 1321 | Business & Professional Communication | ACGM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| SPCH | 1318 | or Interpersonal Communication | ACGM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| ARTS | 2313 | Graphic Design | ACGM | 2 | 4 | 0 | 96 | 3 |
| ARTS | 2348 | or Digital Media | ACGM | 2 | 4 | 0 | 96 | 3 |
| ARTC | 1349 | Art Direction I | WECM (SCH) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 3 |
| 1st Semester Totals | 11 | 5 | 0 | 256 | 12 | |||
| 2nd Semester | ||||||||
| Prefix | Number | Course Name | Course Type | WeeklyLec Hrs | WeeklyLab Hrs | ExtHrs | ContHrs | CredHrs |
| XXXX | 13XX | ANY BLINN COLLEGE CORE CURRICULUM COURSE IN MATHEMATICS, LIFE/PHYSICAL SCIENCES, INCLUDING AS LISTED: MATH 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332, 1333, 1342; BIOL 1308, 1322, 2306; GEOG 1301 | Acad Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| XXXX | X4XX | or ANY BLINN COLLEGE CORE CURRICULUM COURSE IN MATHEMATICS, INCLUDING AS LISTED: MATH 1414, 2412, 2413 | Acad Elective | 4 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 4 |
| XXXX | X4XX | or ANY BLINN COLLEGE CORE CURRICULUM COURSE IN LIFE/PHYSICAL SCIENCES, INCLUDING AS LISTED: ANTH 2401; BIOL 1406, 1407, 1408, 1411, 1413, 2401, 2402, 2404, 2420 | Acad Elective | 3 | 3 | 0 | 96 | 4 |
| XXXX | X4XX | or ANY BLINN COLLEGE CORE CURRICULUM COURSE IN LIFE/PHYSICAL SCIENCES, INCLUDING AS LISTED: CHEM 1405, 1411, 1412; GEOL 1403, 1404, 1445; PHYS 1401, 1402, 1403, 1410, 2425 | Acad Elective | 3 | 3 | 0 | 96 | 4 |
| ARTS | 2357 | Photography II (fine arts emphasis) | ACGM | 2 | 4 | 0 | 96 | 3 |
| PHTC | 1341 | or Color Photography I | WECM (SCH) | 2 | 4 | 0 | 96 | 3 |
| ARTV | 2301 | 2-D Animation I | WECM (SCH) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 3 |
| ARTC | 2335 | Portfolio Development for Graphic Design | WECM (SCH) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 3 |
| ARTC | 2388 | or Internship - Commercial and Advertising Art | WECM (SCH) | 0 | 0 | 15 | 240 | 3 |
| ARTC | 2380 | or Cooperative Education - Commercial and Advertising Art | WECM (SCH) | 1 | 0 | 14 | 240 | 3 |
| 2nd Semester Totals | 11 | 6 | 0 | 272 | 12 | |||
| Program Totals | 55 | 30 | 0 | 1360 | 60 | |||
Approved: April 19, 2022
Effective: September 1, 2022
| Semester 1 | Min Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I | 3 | |
| ARTC 1313 - Digital Publishing I | 3 | |
| ARTC 1353 - Computer Illustration | 3 | |
| IMED 1316 - Web Design I | 3 | |
| ARTS 1311 - Design I | 3 | |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | |
| Semester 2 | Min Credits | Notes |
| ARTC 2313 - Digital Publishing II | 3 | |
| IMED 2315 - Web Design II | 3 | |
| ARTV 1351 - Digital Video | 3 | |
| ARTS 1316 - Drawing I | 3 | |
| ARTS 2356 - Photography I | 3 | |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | |
| Semester 3 | Min Credits | Notes |
| ENGL 1301 - English Composition I | 3 | |
| SPCH 1321- Business & Professional Communication | 3 | |
| ARTS 2313 - Design Communication | 3 | |
| ARTC 1349 - Art Direction I | 3 | |
| ECON 2301 - Principles of Economics | 3 | Or select a course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences core area. |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | |
| Semester 4 | Min Credits | Notes |
| ARTC 2388 - Internship - Commercial & Advertising | 3 | |
| MATH 1314 - College Algebra | 3 | Or select a course from the Mathematics core area. |
| ARTS 2357 - Photography II | 3 | |
| ARTC 2335 - Portfolio Development for Graphic Design | 3 | |
| ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation | 3 | |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours | |
| ACHIEVEMENT: Completion of Associate of Applied Science degree | ||
| Total Program Hours | 60 |
Marketable Skills
- Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Personal Responsibility
- Social Responsibility
- Ability to evaluate various types of commercial arts
- Ability to plan, design, and produce a workplace competent commercial product
- Ability to analyze workplace strategies, techniques, trends and technology in the commercial applied arts
Transfer Information
This Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design degree provides a pathway to transfer to a four-year college or university where students can earn a baccalaureate degree. Students are strongly encouraged to select a transfer destination by the time they have completed 30 semester credit hours. Students should consult with their chosen transfer institution regarding recommended courses that will transfer and be applied to their baccalaureate degree program.
For more information on program transfer information to four-year institutions visit Blinn’s transfer information site: https://www.blinn.edu/transfer-information/