2017-2018 Catalog Vol. 78

Nov 23, 2024

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2017-2018 Catalog Vol. 78 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Graphic Design, AAS

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(CIP Code: 50.0402)

As one of the newest Applied Sciences Programs, Art & Visual Communication is focused on the design of print and digital media to appeal to a target audience by creating an identity for a business or organization. The Graphic Design (formerly Digital Publishing) awards are especially suited for individuals who would like to design logos, advertisements, brochures, business cards, letter head, publications and more for the print and digital workspace. Graduates of the Program are prepared to seek employment in occupations such as graphic designers and desktop publishers.

More information is available online through the Art & Visual Communication Program website. Applied Sciences award plans.

1st Year

1st Semester: 15 Credit Hours

ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I Credit Hours: 3
ARTC 1313 Digital Publishing I Credit Hours: 3
ARTC 1353 Computer Illustration Credit Hours: 3
IMED 1316 Web Design I Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 1311 Design I (2-dimensional) Credit Hours: 3

2nd Semester: 15 Credit Hours

ARTC 2313 Digital Publishing II Credit Hours: 3
IMED 2315 Web Design II Credit Hours: 3
ARTV 1351 Digital Video Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 1316 Drawing I Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 2356 Photography I Credit Hours: 3

1st Summer Session: 6 Credit Hours

Elective: 3 Credit Hours

Any Blinn College core curriculum course in American History, Government/Political Science, or Social/Behavioral Sciences, including as listed:

HIST 1301 United States History I Credit Hours: 3
HIST 1302 United States History II Credit Hours: 3
HIST 2301 Texas History Credit Hours: 3
GOVT 2305 American Government Credit Hours: 3
GOVT 2306 Texas Government Credit Hours: 3
ANTH 2302 Introduction to Archaeology Credit Hours: 3
ANTH 2346 Introduction to Anthropology Credit Hours: 3
ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology Credit Hours: 3
ECON 2301 Principles Of Economics (Macro) Credit Hours: 3
ECON 2302 Principles Of Economics (Micro) Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 1302 Human Geography Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 1303 World Geography Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 2312 Economic Geography Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 2301 General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 2308 Child Psychology Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 2319 Social Psychology Credit Hours: 3
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3
SOCI 1306 Social Problems Credit Hours: 3
SOCI 2301 Marriage And Family Credit Hours: 3
SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3

Elective: 3 Credit Hours

Any Blinn College core curriculum course in Creative Arts, Language, or Philosophy and Culture, including as listed:

ENGL 2322 Survey of British Literature II Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2323 Survey of British Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2327 Survey of American Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2328 Survey of American Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2332 Survey of World Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2333 Survey of World Literature I Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 2306 Introduction To Ethics Credit Hours: 3
ARCH 1301 Architectural History I Credit Hours: 3
ARCH 1302 Architectural History II Credit Hours: 3
ARCH 1311 Introduction to Architecture Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 1303 Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 1304 Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit Hours: 3
DRAM 1310 Introduction to Theater Credit Hours: 3
DRAM 2361 History of the Theater I Credit Hours: 3
DRAM 2362 History of the Theater II Credit Hours: 3
DRAM 2366 Introduction to Cinema Credit Hours: 3
MUSI 1301 Introduction To Music Credit Hours: 3
MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
MUSI 1308 Music Literature Credit Hours: 3
MUSI 1310 History of Rock and Popular Music Credit Hours: 3

2nd Year

1st Semester: 12 Credit Hours

ENGL 1301 Composition I Credit Hours: 3
SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3
OR
SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Speaking Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 2313 Graphic Design Credit Hours: 3
OR
ARTS 2314 Video Storytelling Credit Hours: 3
ARTC 1349 Art Direction I Credit Hours: 3

2nd Semester: 12 Credit Hours

ARTC 2388 Internship - Commercial and Advertising Art Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 2357 Photography II Credit Hours: 3
ARTC 2335 Portfolio Development for Graphic Design Credit Hours: 3

Elective: 3-4 Credit Hours

Any Blinn College core curriculum course in Mathematics, Life/Physical Sciences, including as listed:

MATH 1314 College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1324 Math for Business and Social Sciences I Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1325 Calculus for Business and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics I Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1333 Contemporary Mathematics II Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 1308 Biology for Non-Science Majors I Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 1322 Nutrition And Diet Therapy Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 2306 Environmental Biology Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 1301 Physical Geography Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1414 College Algebra for Science/Engineer Majors Credit Hours: 4
MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math Credit Hours: 4
MATH 2413 Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
ANTH 2401 Physical Anthropology Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 1406 Biology for Science Majors I Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 1407 Biology for Science Majors II Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 1408 Biology for Non-Science Majors I Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 1411 General Botany Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 1413 General Zoology Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 2404 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 2420 Microbiology - Non-Science Majors Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 1405 Introductory Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
GEOL 1403 Physical Geology Credit Hours: 4
GEOL 1404 Historical Geology Credit Hours: 4
GEOL 1445 Oceanography Credit Hours: 4
PHYS 1401 College Physics I Credit Hours: 4
PHYS 1402 College Physics II Credit Hours: 4
PHYS 1403 Stars And Galaxies Credit Hours: 4
PHYS 1410 Introductory Physics Credit Hours: 4
PHYS 2425 University Physics I Credit Hours: 4

Program Totals: 60 Credit Hours

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