Graphic Communications Degree

ASSOSIATES OF APPLIED SCIENCE

DEGREE OUTCOMES

The Graphic Communications (GRC) program offersclasses that lead to an Associate degree or a Certificateof Achievement. Instruction includes the use of industrystandard graphics software, and GRC computer labsare equipped with the latest Macintosh computers withsupport scanners, printers, a sound recording facilityand a complete prepress/print shop facility.

Students completing the degree will:

• Identify and apply historical and current design theories andconcepts in the production of visually engaging media that meetsthe requirements of the graphic communications industry.
• Acquire a broad skill set in current graphics related technologies,including computer software applications, processes and otherproduction techniques used in the graphic communicationsindustry.
• Develop and assemble a portfolio of work that will illustrate andcommunicate their visual design skills at a professional level.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

DIVERSITY..............................................................................(3 CREDITS)

Required: AAD 201 (fine arts/humanities/social science requirement)

COMMUNICATIONS/ENGLISH............................................(6 CREDITS)

Recommended: ENG 101, 107 113, or BUS 106/ENG 102, 114,
BUS107 or COM 113

FINE ARTS / HUMANITIES / SOCIAL SCIENCE................(3 CREDITS)

Required: AAD 201

HUMAN RELATIONS.............................................................(3 CREDITS)

Recommended: MGT 212, EPY 101

QUANTITATIVE REASONING..............................................(3 CREDITS)

Recommended: BUS 117 or MATH 120

SCIENCE.................................................................................(3 CREDITS)

U.S. AND NEVADA CONSTITUTIONS.................................(3 CREDITS)

Recommended: PSC 101 or CH 203

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS........(21 CREDITS)

CORE REQUIREMENTS

GRC 107 DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS..................................(4 CREDITS)

GRC 109 COLOR AND DESIGN...........................................(4 CREDITS)

GRC 110 RENDERING AND ILLUSTRATION.....................(4 CREDITS)

GRC 118 COMPUTER GRAPHICS / PRINT MEDIA...........(4 CREDITS)

GRC 119 COMPUTER GRAPHICS / DIGITAL MEDIA.......(4 CREDITS)

GRC 294 PORTFOLIO WORKSHOP....................................(2 CREDITS)

TOTAL CORE REQUIREMENTS........................................(22 CREDITS)

EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS

Choose 17 of the following:

GRC 132 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ANIMATION.................(3 CREDITS)

GRC 135 STORYBOARDING................................................(3 CREDITS)

GRC 144 ELECTRONIC LAYOUT AND TYPOGRAPHY....(3 CREDITS)

GRC 153 COMMERCIAL PRINTING PROCESSES...........(4 CREDITS)

GRC 175 WEB DESIGN AND PUBLISHING I...................(1-3 CREDITS)

GRC 182 DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION...........................(3 CREDITS)

GRC 183 ELECTRONIC IMAGING I.....................................(3 CREDITS)

GRC 244 ELECTRONIC LAYOUT AND TYPOGRAPHY II (3 CREDITS)

GRC 275 WEB DESIGN AND PUBLISHING II.....................(3 CREDITS)

GRC 282 MOTION GRAPHICS FOR VIDEO.......................(3 CREDITS)

GRC 283 ELECTRONIC IMAGING II....................................(3 CREDITS)

GRC 284 3D MODELING AND ANIMATION........................(3 CREDITS)

GRC 290 INTERNSHIP GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS.(1-3 CREDITS)

GRC 298 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN GRAPHICS.............(1-3 CREDITS)

GRC 299 INDEPENDENT STUDY.....................................(1-3 CREDITS)

TOTAL EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS...............................(17 CREDITS)

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS...............................(60 CREDITS)