The Applied Associate in Science is a two-year work-ready degree that helps prepare students for entry level jobs within the Illustration industry. This degree and credits earned can be used to further their studies in a Bachelor of Fine Arts or other programs.
Matriculation Requirement
Portfolio review required for students seeking the AAS - Art and Design - Graphic Design Emphasis (The Portfolio Review occurs after the first year of coursework. Students who do not pass the review may apply the first year of coursework to the AA or AS in Art & Design.)
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
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| Semester 1 |
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ENGL 1010
| Introduction to Academic Writing CC
or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | 3 |
MAT 1030
| Quantitative Reasoning QL
or Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL | 3 |
| 1 |
| ART 1110 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 1120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| ART 1400 | Graphic Computer Applications | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Semester 2 |
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ARTH 2710
| Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History FF
or Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History FF | 3 |
| ART 1130 | 3D Design | 3 |
| ART 1410 | Typography I | 3 |
| ART 1420 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART 1750 | Intro to Digital Imaging | 3 |
| ART 200R | Art and Design Lecture Series | 1 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Second Year |
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| Semester 3 |
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| 3 |
| DWDD 1600 | Web Essentials | 3 |
| ART 2280 | 3D Modeling | 3 |
| ART 2400 | Production Design | 3 |
| ART 200R | Art and Design Lecture Series | 1 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Semester 4 |
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| 3 |
| ART 2430 | Branding I | 3 |
| ART 2440 | Motion Graphics I | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 63 |
