Art and Design - Graphic Design Emphasis, A.A.S.
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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 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.)
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 62 | |
| Art and Design Requirements | 30 Credits | |
| Complete the requirements | 30 | |
| Emphasis Requirements | 32 Credits | |
| ART 1410 | Typography I | 3 |
| ART 1420 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
AAS Portfolio Review | ||
| DWDD 1600 | Web Essentials | 3 |
| ART 2280 | 3D Modeling | 3 |
| ART 2400 | Production Design | 3 |
| ART 2430 | Branding I | 3 |
| ART 2440 | Motion Graphics I | 3 |
| ART 2000R | Art and Design Lecture Series (1) | 2 |
| Emphasis Elective Requirements | ||
| Complete 9 credits from any ART/ARTH courses not previously used. | 9 | |
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
| General Education Requirements | 12 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | |
| Complete one of the following: (Note: A higher level MATH course may substitute for this requirement) | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning (3) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra (6) | ||
| Social or Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Biology or Physical Science | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 18 Credits | |
| ARTH 2710 | Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History | 3 |
| or ARTH 2720 | Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History | |
| ART 1120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| ART 1130 | 3D Design | 3 |
| Complete 9 credits from the following list (please note: ART 1110 is required for Painting/Drawing BFA degrees, ART 1400 is required for Graphic Design and Illustration BFA degrees, ART 1750 is required for Photography BFA degrees): | 9 | |
| Drawing I (3) | ||
| Observational Drawing (3) | ||
| Ceramics I (3) | ||
| Graphic Computer Applications (3) | ||
| Graphic Design I (3) | ||
| Intro to Digital Imaging (3) | ||
| Painting I (3) | ||
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 62 semester credits.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above with no grade lower than a C- in all Art and Design courses.
- Residency hours--minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
- 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.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | 3 |
| MAT 1030 or MAT 1035 | Quantitative Reasoning or Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra | 3 |
| ART 1110 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 1120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| ART 1400 | Graphic Computer Applications | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ARTH 2710 or ARTH 2720 | Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History or Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History | 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 2000R | Art and Design Lecture Series | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| DWDD 1600 | Web Essentials | 3 |
| ART 2280 | 3D Modeling | 3 |
| ART 2400 | Production Design | 3 |
| ART 2000R | Art and Design Lecture Series | 1 |
| ART/ARTH Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
| ART 2430 | Branding I | 3 |
| ART 2440 | Motion Graphics I | 3 |
| ART/ARTH Elective | 3 | |
| ART/ARTH Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 62 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to develop conceptual design solutions in strategic alignment with the audience.
- Demonstrate professionalism, self-learning, self motivation, reliability, and resource management, as they are underlying expectations of all coursework and professional work in the field.
- Demonstrate an understanding of citizenship and ethics in relation to how graphic design should responsibly and beneficially contribute to society as a whole.
- 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).
Web and digital interface designers
- Total Positions128,600
- Field Growth7.9%
- Median Salary$98,540
- Average Openings9.9
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
- Total Positions127,400
- Field Growth2.7%
- Median Salary$80,360
- Average Openings9.9
Commercial and industrial designers
- Total Positions34,000
- Field Growth3.1%
- Median Salary$76,250
- Average Openings2.3
Graphic designers
- Total Positions267,200
- Field Growth2.5%
- Median Salary$58,910
- Average Openings21.1
Set and exhibit designers
- Total Positions29,600
- Field Growth5.1%
- Median Salary$59,490
- Average Openings2.4
Designers, all other
- Total Positions30,400
- Field Growth3.0%
- Median Salary$67,500
- Average Openings2.4