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Graphic Design

Fall 2025

AAS - SFCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Falls Community College
A. Program Courses (all required) 82
B. Communications Requirement (choose 5 credits) 5
C. Computation Requirement (choose 5 credits) 5
D. Human Relations/Leadership Requirement (choose 5 credits) 5
E. Software Elective (choose 2 credits) 2
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99 credits are required for the AAS

A. Program Courses (all required) 
GRDSN101Design Process I 4
GRDSN102Design Technology I 3
GRDSN105Drawing for Graphic Designers 3
GRDSN109History of Design 5
GRDSN111Design Process II 4
GRDSN112Design Technology II 3
GRDSN121Design Process III 4
GRDSN122Design Technology III 3
GRDSN151Typography and Layout 3
GRDSN156Illustrator I 2
GRDSN158PhotoShop I 2
GRDSN163InDesign I 2
GRDSN181Web Development I 4
GRDSN182Web Development II 3
GRDSN183Web Development III 3
GRDSN201Design Process IV 4
GRDSN202Design Technology IV 3
GRDSN211Design Process V 4
GRDSN212Design Technology V 3
GRDSN221Design Process VI 4
GRDSN223Design Portfolio 3
GRDSN235Multimedia I 3
GRDSN236Multimedia II 3
GRDSN237Multimedia III 3
GRDSN266Cooperative Education Seminar 1
GRDSN267Cooperative Education Work Experience 3

B. Communications Requirement (choose 5 credits) 1
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

C. Computation Requirement (choose 5 credits) 1
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

D. Human Relations/Leadership Requirement (choose 5 credits) 1
CMST&210Interpersonal Communication 5
CMST 226Gender Communication 5
CMST 227Intercultural 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

E. Software Elective (choose 2 credits) 
GRDSN164Illustrator II 2
GRDSN166PhotoShop II 2
GRDSN168InDesign II 2
GRDSN175After Effects I 2
GRDSN178After Effects II 2
GRDSN179Experience Design I 2
GRDSN180Experience Design II 2
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 advisor prior to selecting these courses.

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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