Program Manager: Diane Xu
Email: dxu@frederick.edu
Phone: 301.846.2637
Program Description
Designed for students whose career goals are oriented toward design for mass media. Students will learn to produce design for publications, illustration, web, video, photography, public relations, and presentation communications. Students planning to earn a B.A. or B.F.A. in Graphic Design should consult an advisor to ensure this is the most appropriate degree for meeting their transfer goals.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate proficiency in use of current industry standard software.
- Produce works of digital and interactive art in a variety of media.
- Demonstrate and appreciate the creative/problem solving process through research, development, and execution of digital media.
- Comprehend the responsibilities associated with professional behavior by participating in an internship.
- Enhance skills as critical thinkers, effective problem solvers, and effective ethical communicators who demonstrate professional behaviors consistent with industry standards.
- Demonstrate ability to plan, produce, and edit digital productions that reflect an awareness of current visual and interactive media standards appropriate for entry or intermediate level professional work.
- Demonstrate current digital media skills, procedures, and techniques in order to function successfully as entry-level employees in a professional production facility.
Program Requirements
- Students must complete their credit English and Mathematics within the first 24 credits.
- One course must meet the cultural competence graduation requirement.
- CORE: The General Education CORE is that foundation of the higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.usmd.edu/
- In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting these courses.
- For the Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting this course.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101 English Composition.
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Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English | ||
| ENGL 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) 1 | 3 | |
| Arts & Humanities | ||
| ARTT 101 | Foundations of Studio Art I | 3 |
| COMM 111 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| Biological & Physical Sciences | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| General Education Required Elective | ||
| ARTT 106 | Drawing I | 3 |
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | ||
| Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course | 1 | |
| Departmental Requirements | ||
| ARTT 204 | Illustration I | 3 |
| FILM 134 | Digital Photography I | 3 |
| FILM 144 | Digital Video Production | 4 |
| GRPH 111 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| GRPH 112 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
| GRPH 114 | Web Design I | 3 |
| GRPH 212 | Graphic Design III (Spring) | 3 |
| GRPH 215 | Professional and Transfer Portfolio | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Select fifteen credits of the following in consultation with an advisor: 2 | 15 | |
| Foundations of Studio Art II (Fall) | ||
| The History of Art: Non-Western | ||
| The History of Art: Prehistoric to Early Renaissance | ||
| The History of Art: Renaissance to Modern | ||
| Introduction to Color Theory and Design | ||
| Information Systems and Technology 3 | ||
| Interactive 3D Technology 3 | ||
| 3D Modeling and Animation 3 | ||
| Journalism Publication Practicum | ||
| Advanced Postproduction & Motion Graphics | ||
| Web Design II (Spring) | ||
| Internship | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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Cultural Competence course recommended.
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Students should check with an advisor before selecting their electives.
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Students interested in CMIS 178 should take CMIS 101 and CMIS 177 (CMIS 101 is a prerequisite for CMIS 177 and CMIS 177 is a prerequisite for CMIS 178).
Transfer Note
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Career and Academic Planning Services office at 301.846.2471 or visit Transfer Services.
Guided Pathway to Success (GPS)
Suggested schedules map your path to degree completion.
Students should meet with an advisor each semester to carefully select and sequence courses based on their specific academic goals and interests. Visit Jefferson Hall or call 301.846.2471 for advising.
| Recommended First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| GRPH 111 | Graphic Design I (Milestone) | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) 1 | 3-4 | |
| COMM 111 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| ARTT 101 | Foundations of Studio Art I | 3 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Recommended Second Semester | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) 2 | 3 | |
| GRPH 112 | Graphic Design II (Milestone) | 3 |
| Elective - select from the list below 4 | 3 | |
| Information Systems and Technology (recommended) | ||
| ARTT 106 | Drawing I | 3 |
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Recommended Third Semester | ||
| FILM 134 | Digital Photography I | 3 |
| GRPH 114 | Web Design I (Milestone) | 3 |
| FILM 144 | Digital Video Production | 4 |
| Elective - select from the list below 4 | 3 | |
| ARTT 204 | Illustration I | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Recommended Fourth Semester | ||
| GRPH 212 | Graphic Design III (Spring) (Milestone) | 3 |
| Elective - select from the list below 4 | 3 | |
| Elective - select from the list below 4 | 3 | |
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | 1 | |
| GRPH 215 | Professional and Transfer Portfolio | 1 |
| Elective - select from the list below 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |
Select 15 credits from the following Electives courses in consultation with an advisor:
Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARTT 102 | Foundations of Studio Art II (Fall) | 3 |
| ARTT 103 | The History of Art: Non-Western | 3 |
| ARTT 104 | The History of Art: Prehistoric to Early Renaissance | 3 |
| ARTT 105 | The History of Art: Renaissance to Modern | 3 |
| ARTT 108 | Introduction to Color Theory and Design | 3 |
| CMIS 101 | Information Systems and Technology 5 | 3 |
| CMIS 177 | Interactive 3D Technology 5 | 3 |
| CMIS 178 | 3D Modeling and Animation 5 | 3 |
| ENGL 241 | Journalism Publication Practicum | 3 |
| FILM 255 | Advanced Postproduction & Motion Graphics | 4 |
| GRPH 214 | Web Design II (Spring) | 3 |
| INTR 103 | Internship | 3 |
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Take this course within the first 24 credits.
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Cultural Competence course recommended.
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To participate in an Internship, students in 60-credit degree programs must have already earned between 40 and 45 credits toward their degree or certificate program.
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Students should check with an advisor before selecting their electives.
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Students interested in CMIS 178 should take CMIS 101 and CMIS 177 (CMIS 101 is a prerequisite for CMIS 177 and CMIS 177 is a prerequisite for CMIS 178).
Part-time Students
Part-time students should complete courses in the order listed on the pathway. Please contact program manager for questions about part-time status.
Students who take fewer than 15 credits each semester or who require developmental English or Math coursework will need additional semesters to complete their degrees. Summer term and January session classes may help students to make faster progress.
Pathway Legend
Milestone - courses with the Milestone notation should be taken within the recommend credit range to stay on track for program completion.
Fall, Spring, Summer - courses with a Fall, Spring, or Summer notation indicate the course is offered in the specified semester only.