My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty and displayed in a semester format showing the fastest path to finishing your certificate or degree. While this is the ideal, you can take courses as your schedule permits. Contact an academic advisor regarding your scheduling needs.
In most cases, the courses you need are available on your selected campus. However, there may be times to complete courses online or travel to another FRCC campus. Location availability is indicated at the time of registration.
My Academic Plan
Program Description
This degree prepares students for entry-level positions in Graphic Design, Web Design, Animation and Video Production & Editing. In addition to developing a high level of technical proficiency using multiple software programs, students also develop traditional graphic design concepts and skills within the curriculum.
Core courses focus on assisting students in learning industry standard software in illustration, print layout & production, photo manipulation, motion graphics, animation, 3D modeling, and digital video production. Electives allow students to focus on more specific design and software skills.
Students work independently as well as in collaborative groups in the design and implementation of mixed media presentations and applications.
Career Opportunities
This degree program prepares you for entry-level positions in digital and graphics firms.
AAS in Graphic Design
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| MGD 111 | Adobe Photoshop I | 3 |
| MGD 112 | Adobe Illustrator I | 3 |
| MGD 117 | Introduction to Visual Communications | 3 |
| ART 131 | Visual Concepts 2-D Design | 3 |
| ENGLISH | ENG 121, ENG 131, or ENG 122 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| MGD 114 | Adobe InDesign | 3 |
| MGD 202 | Point of Purchase Package Design | 3 |
| MGD- REQ | Multimedia Technology Requirement:__________ | 3 |
| MGD ELC | Multimedia Technology Elective:__________ | 3 |
| ELC- LST | Approved Elective:__________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| MGD- PRO | Multimedia Technology Requirement:__________ | 3 |
| MGD ELC | Multimedia Technology Elective:__________ | 3 |
| MGD ELC | Multimedia Technology Elective:__________ | 3 |
| MGD ELC | Multimedia Technology Elective:__________ | 3 |
| MGD ELC | Multimedia Technology Elective:__________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |