Multimedia, Graphic Design, and Illustration AAS - Academic Plan
2023-2024
Total Credits = 60
This program prepares students for entry-level work in the field of print design with additional weight given to either illustration or web design. The curriculum consists of lecture and lab participation involving design theory, typography, production, advertising, and portfolio development. Training in the latest design software is emphasized throughout the degree. Students entering this program can expect an additional cost of approximately $1,000 for books, drawing and design materials, and computer storage media. Please see the department's advising guide for a recommended sequence of coursework.
Program Outcomes
- Create visual responses to communication problems that demonstrate an understanding of hierarchy, typography, aesthetics, composition, and construction of meaningful images.
- Demonstrate applicable planning techniques when solving communication problems, including identifying the problem, researching, analysis, solution generation, prototyping, user testing and outcome evaluation.
- Demonstrate an improved understanding of issues related to the cognitive, social, cultural, technological and economic contexts for design.
- Respond to audience contexts recognizing physical, cognitive, cultural and social human factors that shape design decisions.
Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time)
Year 1 - Fall
3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
OR
3 Credits
3 Credits
Year 2 - Spring
3 Credits
OR
OR
3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
OR
Year 2 - Fall
3 Credits
OR
OR
OR
3 Credits
OR
3 Credits
OR
3 Credits
OR
3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
Year 2 - Spring
3 Credits
OR
3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
OR
3 Credits
3 Credits
Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time)
Year 1 - Fall
3 Credits
3 Credits
Year 1 - Spring
3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
Year 1 - Summer
3 Credits
OR
3 Credits
Year 2 - Fall
3 Credits
OR
3 Credits
3 Credits
OR
3 Credits
OR
3 Credits
Year 2 - Spring
3 Credits
OR
OR
OR
3 Credits
3 Credits
Year 2 - Summer
3 Credits
OR
Year 3 - Fall
3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
OR
3 Credits
Year 3 - Spring
3 Credits
OR
3 Credits
OR
OR
3 Credits
3 Credits
Notes
- *This course requires college-level readiness as measured by Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT scores; approved high school course work that is less than five years old; or successful completion of the appropriate college-readiness course.
- AAA 1001 – College 101: Student Experience is required for all new college students seeking degrees or transfer.
- Course availability is subject to change.
- In order to meet program requirements, students registered for ENG 1021 or ENG 1031 must also register for ENG 0094 unless they can demonstrate otherwise meeting the ENG 0094 standard through assessment testing, prior college coursework, or recent High School coursework. See an Advisor for details.
- Recommended courses may be listed above for certain electives; consult with the Academic Advising Office (advising [at] arapahoe [dot] edu or 303.797.5664) for additional elective recommendations.
- Refer to 2023/2024 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this degree.
- Students considering designating a major in an MGD program must set an appointment with an MGD faculty member to discuss computer proficiency and their experience or interest in the field of design.