Art and Design - Graphic Design Emphasis, A.A.S.

Visit the Art and Design Department page for more information on the program and access to advising.

Program Description

The Applied Associate in Science is a two-year work-ready degree that helps prepare students for entry level jobs within the Graphic Design 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 or Illustration emphasis (The Portfolio Review occurs after the required coursework is completed. Students who do not pass the review may apply the first year of coursework to the AA or AS in Art & Design. Specific requirements are found on the department website.) 

Program Requirements

Core Requirements

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 62 semester credits.
2. Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above with no grade lower than a C- in all Art and Design courses.
3. Residency hours--minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
4. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
5. Portfolio Submission.

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.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate the ability to develop conceptual design solutions in strategic alignment with the audience.
2. Demonstrate professionalism, self-learning, self motivation, reliability, and resource management, as they are underlying expectations of all coursework and professional work in the field.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of citizenship and ethics in relation to how graphic design should responsibly and beneficially contribute to society as a whole.
4. Demonstrate the ability to apply a variety of design styles relevantly according to the task at hand (a crucial skill for serving a diverse client base).