Effective: Fall 2016

The Associate of Fine Art degree program in graphic design teaches students how to develop design concepts and aesthetically arrange type and image in order to plan and produce intelligent visual communication solutions to client problems or self-authored work. Visual communication skills are developed within the constraints of time, budget and technology. These solutions may include a variety of print based and digital media materials. The Associate in Fine Arts degree program in graphic design will challenge students and prepare them to transfer to a four-year Bachelor of Fine Art programs while still supporting students who seek career positions such as entry-level designers, freelance designers and print production artists.

Students will be provided with all foundation-level studio courses with a primary concentration in graphic design. First-year requirements must be satisfied before beginning second-year course work. Any remediation in Reading, English or Mathematics must be completed before beginning third semester courses.

The degree Associate in Fine Arts is awarded upon successful completion of the graphic design course sequence with a grade of “C” (2.0 GPA) or better in all ART courses. An ART course with a grade lower than “C” must be repeated.

The faculty advisor may approve the Co-op/Internship as additional credits beyond the 64-65 curriculum credit requirement.