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Graphic Design Associate in Arts

Design a fulfilling career

Graphic design is the intermingling of traditional art and design elements with leading-edge computer technology. The Graphic Design program will prepare you for local employers and to serve as a freelance graphic designer.

Graphic designers often work for marketing, public relations, and advertising firms; commercial printing; newspapers; and other publishing organizations.

Mac-based instruction using tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud and other industry-standard image editing, page layout, and vector-based illustration software is featured in the program.

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If you are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university, you should become familiar with your chosen school’s requirements. See your Academic Advisor for assistance in developing your Student Education Plan (SEP).

Check with your program advisor and the website for available scholarships.

General Education Requirements	Credit Hours
English 101, English Composition	3
English 102, English Composition, or Communication 101, Introduction to Public Speaking	3
*Humanities/Fine Arts	6
Mathematics	4
*Natural Sciences	8
Social Sciences	6

Major Requirements	Credit Hours
Requires at least one course in Graphic Design (GRDN)	3
General Electives	27

Graphic Design classes offered at LMC	Credit Hours
Graphic Design 101, Digital Studio I	3
Graphic Design 110, Introduction to Graphic Design	3
Graphic Design 130, Photography I	3
Graphic Design 131, Photography II	3
Graphic Design 140, Production Skills for Graphic Design	3
Graphic Design 200, Principles of Typography	3
Graphic Design 220, Digital Studio II	3