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Learn more about SCF's Art, Design, and Humanities department
Let your creativity soar. Workforce degree programs in Graphic Design, Photographic Technology and Filmmaking are available. Students can take coursework within Humanities as part of the A.A. curriculum.
Learn MoreGraphic Design Technology [2033]
Graphic Design Technology [2033]
Associate in Science Degree
(60 Credit Hours)
Program Manager
Charles Darwin
941-408-1507
DarwinC@SCF.edu
Program Goal
The graphic design technology program offers a curriculum based on a combination of basic design principles and the latest technology. Instruction is distributed between both print and Web design and their respective industry applications. Focus is placed on preparing the student for immediate employment in the field of graphic design.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication and collaboration skills and safe, efficient work practices
- Create raster-based and vector-based drawings and visual solutions
- Formulate concepts / theories demonstrating use of color and typography
- Apply marketing / advertising principles for effective visual communication
- Demonstrate knowledge of current standards, practices and techniques for production of electronic content
- Demonstrate appropriate usage of electronic media for self-promotion
Related Certificates
General Education Courses
- ENC 1101 - Written Communication I
- Mathematics Choose from Category A, (3 Credit Hours)
- Social Sciences Choose from Category A, (3 Credit Hours)
- Humanities Choose from Category A, (3 Credit Hours)
- Natural Science Choose from Category A, (3 Credit Hours)
Subtotal Credit Hours: 15
Program Specialization Courses
Please consult the course description section of the Catalog for any prerequisites.
- ART 1205C - Color Fundamentals
- ART 1300C - Drawing I
- DIG 2111C - Digital Illustration I
- GRA 1100C - Introduction to Computer Graphics
- ART 1201C - Two-Dimensional Design
- GRA 1206C - Typography
- GRA 2121C - Communication Design
- GRA 2122C - Desktop Publishing
- GRA 2142C - Web Design I
- GRA 2150C - Photoshop
- GRA 2151C - Illustrator
- GRA 2177C - Visual Identity Systems
- GRA 2950C - Professional Practices
- GRA 2949 - Internship in Graphic Design
- Choice of one elective: GRA 2160C-Motion Graphics(3 Credit Hours),Loading…GRA 2143C-Web Design(3 Credot Hours), orLoading…ENT 2120-Digital Marketing(3 Credit Hours)Loading…
Subtotal Credit Hours: 45
Total Credit Hours: 60
Note(s):
Articulated credit from a technical college/secondary school may be applicable. For more information click here: http://www.scf.edu/Academics/CareerTechnicalEducation/Career_Pthwys.asp.
Degree Pathway
Required Courses and recommended Sequence: The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program. Developmental courses and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student's individual progress. Course availability within the program sequences is specifically intended for full-time students who begin their course work with the fall semester. Students should always consult their online degree planner for the catalog year that they entered the college, and contact their program manager to better understand typical course availability and individual program planning.
Please follow link to: http://www.scf.edu/Academics/degree-pathways.asp