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Graphic Design

Spring 2018

AAS - SFCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Falls Community College

First Quarter

GRDSN101Design Process I 4
GRDSN102Design Technology I 3
GRDSN105Drawing for Graphic Designers 3
GRDSN156Illustrator I 2
GRDSN158PhotoShop I 2
GRDSN181Web Development I 4
18

Second Quarter

GRDSN111Design Process II 4
GRDSN112Design Technology II 3
GRDSN151Typography and Layout 3
GRDSN163InDesign I 2
GRDSN172Dreamweaver 2
Computation Requirement 15
19

Third Quarter

GRDSN109History of Design 5
GRDSN121Design Process III 4
GRDSN122Design Technology III 3
GRDSN125Computer Drawing 3
Communications Requirement 15
20

Fourth Quarter

GRDSN182Web Development II 33
GRDSN201Design Process IV 4
GRDSN202Design Technology IV 3
GRDSN235Multimedia I 3
Area of Emphasis 20-5
13-18

Fifth Quarter

GRDSN211Design Process V 4
GRDSN212Design Technology V 3
GRDSN236Multimedia II 3
Area of Emphasis 20-5
Human Relations/Leadership Requirement 15
15-20

Sixth Quarter

GRDSN221Design Process VI 4
GRDSN223Design Portfolio 3
GRDSN237Multimedia III 3
GRDSN266Cooperative Education Seminar 1
GRDSN267Cooperative Education Work Experience 3
Area of Emphasis 20-5
14-19
99-114 credits are required for the AAS

Area of Emphasis: Art 

ART  105Color and Design 5
ART  1063-D Design 4
ART  130Sculpture 4
ART  189Printmaking 4
ART  191Screen Printing 4
ART  192Printmaking, Intaglio 4

Area of Emphasis: Business 

MMGT 125Social Media Marketing 5
MMGT 126Search Engine Marketing 5
MMGT 218Fundamentals of Advertising 5

Area of Emphasis: Journalism 

GRDSN168InDesign II 2
JOURN101College Newspaper Production I 3-5
JOURN220Introduction to News Writing 5
JOURN225Multimedia Journalism 5
PHOTO131Introduction to Photojournalism 3

Area of Emphasis: Multimedia/Video  

GRDSN171Animate 1 2
GRDSN173Flash II 2
GRDSN175After Effects 2
GRDSN236Multimedia II 3
PHOTO126Digital Photography 5
PHOTO200Photography Media 4-5
PHOTO237Introduction to Documentary DV Production 5

Area of Emphasis: Photography 

PHOTO112Photographic Design 5
PHOTO120Photographic Arts 5
PHOTO126Digital Photography 5
PHOTO131Introduction to Photojournalism 3
PHOTO200Photography Media 4-5

Area of Emphasis: Web Design/Development 

GRDSN171Animate 1 2
GRDSN172Dreamweaver 2
GRDSN173Flash II 2
GRDSN174Dreamweaver II 2
GRDSN182Web Development II 3

Communications Requirement 

CMST&101Introduction to Communication 5
CMST 226Gender Communication 5
CMST 227Intercultural Communication 5
ENGL&101English Composition I 5
JOURN220Introduction to News Writing 5
JOURN225Multimedia Journalism 5

Computation Requirement 

BUS  123Practical Business Math Applications 5
MATH&107Math in Society 5
MATH 87Algebra for Math Literacy I 5
MATH 88Algebra for Math Literacy II 5
MATH 90Pre-Algebra 5

Human Relations/Leadership Requirement 

CMST&210Interpersonal Communication 5
CMST 226Gender Communication 5
CMST 227Intercultural Communication 5
HS   136Improving Interpersonal Communication 5
HUM  107Introduction to Cultural Studies 5
MMGT 101Principles of Management 5
SOC& 101Intro to Sociology 5
SOC  221Race and Ethnic Relations 5
SOC  230Sociology of Gender 5
1Students must choose 5 credits in each of the following areas of related instruction: Communications, Computation and Human Relations/Leadership. A class cannot be used to fulfill more than one area. Students intending on transferring to another institution should consult with a faculty academic adviser prior to selecting these courses.
2Students are required to meet with a Graphic Design Instructor to develop a learning plan and determine an area of emphasis to complete the Graphic Design AAS Degree. Credits may vary by emphasis. At least 9 - 15 credits are recommended. Only one AAS Degree in Graphic Design will be awarded. Students desiring additional emphasis areas can receive non-transcripted certificates of completion.
3GRDSN 182 Web Development II may be substituted with GRDSN 142 Print Production.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.

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