General Graphic Design Area of Concentration
At Montgomery College, you'll gain hands-on, practical skills in graphic design from seasoned industry professionals.
Our graphic design associate’s degree program emphasizes creative application of design principles and problem solving in graphic design and communication, using both traditional and industry standard digital tools. You will learn the art of creating logos, brochure and publication design, page layout, and typography for both print and interactive applications.
Our curriculum provides a balanced foundation for immediate entry into the professional field or for further study. We ensure a seamless transfer to prestigious institutions across the US.
您将获得使用行业标准设备的实际经验。平面设计课程包括网络平面设计、视觉艺术的数字工具、出版物设计、视频编辑等等。
注册MC，并将你的目光放在图形传播领域的成功事业上。
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate solid foundation skills and competency in a range of media, techniques, and knowledge of associated processes to create products for a specified purpose or audience.
- Apply visual problem solving that employs appropriate technical skills and techniques.
- Evaluate the creativity of ideas and concepts for visual communication.
Program Advising
Meet with your academic advisor regularly to discuss your academic plans and make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer. The program advising guide outlines the degree requirements and is meant to supplement the advising process.
Transfer Opportunities
MC has a long history of successfully preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions.See all transfer agreements.
Careers
For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use theCareer and Program Explorer查看此职业领域的完整报告。查看下面图表的链接以获得进一步的指导和/或联系项目顾问来讨论职业目标。
Graphic designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for various applications such as advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports.
- MC Student Employment Services: Speak with the Student Employment Specialist for help with resume writing, interviewing, setting up aCollege Central Network (CCN)new windowaccount and other job search topics.
- Career Coach: Explore Career Coach to learn more about this career and/or discover related majors and in-demand careers based on your current interests! Take a Career Assessment and then browse careers and job opportunities in the area.
Curriculum
A suggested two-year course sequence for students follows.
- All students should review the advising guide andconsult an advisor.
- Find out about related programs and course in theFields of Studysection.
- Most courses have either assessment levels that must be met or prerequisites (courses that must be taken first). Part-time students and those who need to meet assessment levels or take prerequisite courses will take longer to complete a degree. An advisor will help make sure you are taking your courses in the right order.
- All degree-seeking students must take a central group ofGeneral Educationcourses in English, mathematics, arts, behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and science. These courses are included in the suggested course sequence below.
Suggested Course Sequence
All students should review theProgram Advising Guideandconsult an advisor.
First Semester
- ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing3 semester hours
- ARTT 100 - Introduction to Drawing3 semester hours(ARTDor HUMD) **
- ARTT 102 - Introduction to 2D Design3 semester hours(GEEL)
- GDES 116 - Digital Tools for the Visual Arts4 semester hours
- GDES 121 - Fundamentals of Graphic Design I3 semester hours
Second Semester
- English Foundation3 semester hours (ENGF)
- Mathematics Foundation3 semester hours(MATF)
- ARTT 201 - Art History: 1400 to Present3 semester hours(GEEL)
- GDES 124 - Fundamentals of Graphic Design II3 semester hours
- GDES 214 - Photoshop for Graphics and Photography4 semester hours
Third Semester
- GDES 212 - Publication Design with InDesign4 semester hours
- GDES 216 - Illustrator for Vector Graphics4 semester hours
- GDES 218 - Graphic Design for the Web4 semester hours
- Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution3 semester hours (BSSD)
Fourth Semester
- GDES 224 - Graphic Design III3 semester hours
- TVRA 140 - Video Editing3 semester hours
- Program Elective3 semester hours‡ ‡
- Natural Science Distribtution with Lab4 semester hours (NSLD)
*ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed forENGL 102/ENGL 103, or GDES elective.
** AAS programs require one 3-credit Arts or Humanities General Education course.
‡ ‡ Choose one 3-credit program elective fromARTT 105,ARTT 205,GDES 134,PHOT 161,TECH 272, or choose one 4-credit elective fromGDES 140orGDES 230.
‡ ‡ Although this degree is designed to be completed in 60 credits, a student may opt to take a 4-credit elective, which would be a total of 61 credits. Please see an advisor in the Graphic Design program.
Related Programs and Courses
General Studies Degree
Students who major ingeneral studiesexplore personal, professional, and academic areas of interest within a flexible framework supporting transfer.
Workforce Development and Continuing Education
MC offers a wide variety ofnoncredit classes. These courses are designed to help you upgrade your skills, pursue career training, or learn something new.