Graphics Option, Visual Art, A.S.

CONTACT

Felice Caivano, 413.552.2193, fcaivano @hcc.edu

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Graphics Option prepares students for transfer, leading to a BA or BFA degree and for the workplace. Students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the dynamic and rapidly changing field of Graphic Design. Students successfully completing the Graphics Option will produce a portfolio that demonstrates an understanding of the elements and principles of Graphic Design.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

apply the concepts and principles of Graphic Design to specific design projects
understand the importance of both traditional and computer layout
design artistically and with technical proficiency
understand the importance of keeping up-to-date with changing computer programs and digital design tools
employ various methodologies (formal, iconographic, and contextual) in order to discuss and analyze objects from the history of art
talk critically about works of art, including their own
appreciate the power images exert over us and better navigate the visual world
transfer into a four-year graphic design program
enter the professional field of Graphic Design

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 26-27 CREDITS

ENG 101(A) - Composition I Credit(s): 3
ENG 102(A) - Composition II Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
Mathematics Elective (D) Credit(s): 3-4
Laboratory Science Elective (E) Credit(s): 4
Laboratory Science Elective (E) Credit(s): 4

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 24 CREDITS

ART 121(C) - Basic Drawing Credit(s): 3
ART 125(C) - 2D: Two Dimensional Design Credit(s): 3
ART 126(C) - 3D: Three Dimensional Design-Sculptural Form Credit(s): 3
ART 131(C) - History of Art: Prehistory-Gothic Credit(s): 3
ART 132(C) - History of Art: Renaissance-Modern Credit(s): 3
ART 252 - Typography Credit(s): 3
ART 256 - Digital Design I Credit(s): 3
ART 263 - Graphic Design Foundations Credit(s): 3

PROGRAM ELECTIVES: 12 CREDITS

ART 257 - Digital Design II Credit(s): 3
ART 264 - Introduction to Motion Graphics Credit(s): 3
ART 265 - Digital Imaging Credit(s): 3
ART 266 - Interactive Design Credit(s): 3

TOTAL: 62-63 CREDITS

NOTES

This program qualifies for MassTransfer, which guarantees credit transfer to Massachusetts state colleges and universities. MassTransfer will also grant students automatic acceptance to certain state colleges and universities by achieving the minimum grade point average and the HCC degree.

Depending on course selection, 50% of this program can be completed online. Go to Online Learning for more information.

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