2019-2020 Program Requirements for APGRD

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Description

This program prepares students for a career as a graphic designer. Graphic designers are specialists in the field of visual communication, trained to communicate, inform, instruct or sell. Students gain skills in the principles of graphic design, publication design, interface and mobile design working on a variety of projects that focus on theory, concept development, typography and production techniques that culminates in the production of a portfolio. Creative and artistic ability is required for careers in graphic design, as well as originality and the capacity for experimentation in visual problem-solving. Students also need the ability to master software skills as they relate to each medium.

Articulation

College for Creative Studies, BFA degree;
Eastern Michigan University, BFA and several BS degrees.

Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: Articulation Agreements.

Admissions Requirements

Basic proficiency with desktop computers is required to enroll in GDT computer-based courses.

Note: Graphic Design computer-based courses are taught on Macintosh computers.

Contact Information

Division

Business/Computer Technologies

Department

Digital Media Arts Dept

Advisors

Ingrid Ankerson
Kevin Woodland

Requirements

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