Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC)

Community College of Allegheny County

Graphic Communications

See also Digital Graphic Design (376.2) and Art transfer program (026).

ALLEGHENY

Associate of Science (374.2)

This program will prepare the student to develop an innovative portfolio of conceptual design. The student will  adopt the aesthetic and technical skills necessary for entry-level positions in the print or web design field. Graduates may find employment as a production artist, web designer or freelance designer. The student may also elect to transfer to a four-year institution.

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

  • apply knowledge of elements, principles, phases, theory and history of art and design;
  • demonstrate technical skills in vector, raster, page layout and web design applications;
  • show traditional conceptual and problem-solving skills; and
  • illustrate a design portfolio of projects that are viable in today's market.

Degree Requirements

See the Checksheet for this program in printable PDF form.

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 60–62

First Semester

Course #       Course NameCredits

ART114

Two-Dimensional Design

3

ART148

Color

3

ART150

Introduction to Digital Graphic Design        

3

ENG101

English Composition 1

3

MAT190

Contemporary Mathematics -or-
Mathematics Elective

34

       

Total Credits 

1516

Second Semester

ART109

Drawing 1

3

ART168

Digital Imaging

3

ART223

Three-Dimensional Design

3

ENG102

English Composition 2

3

Science Elective

34

        

Total Credits  

1516

Third Semester

ART113

Graphic Communication

3

ART129

Printmaking 1

3

ART130
ART144

Photography 1 - or
Digital Photography

3

ART250

Advanced Digital Graphic Design

3

Speech Elective

3

Total Credits  

15

Fourth Semester

ART103
ART104

Art History - Ancient -or-
Art History - Modern

3

ART160

Portfolio

3

ART165

Digital Publishing

3

ART170

Web Graphic Design

3

   

Social Science Elective

3

            

Total Credits  

15

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