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Graphic Design

Associate of Applied Science

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Learn graphic design fundamentals, including typography, color theory, design principles, methodologies, and professional practice.

» Program Overview

Our Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design prepares you for a career in this dynamic field. Learn the fundamentals of graphic design, including typography, color theory, design methodologies, and professional practice. The program is designed to be flexible, so you can tailor your studies to your interests and career goals through electives. 

With an Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design from LTU, you can seamlessly transfer all of your credits to LTU’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program in Graphic Design to build your graphic design skills and knowledge to advance your career.

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Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design Flowchart

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Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design Flowchart

» Curriculum

Fall Semester

COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
College Composition
COM 1103
3
Introduction to Design
DES1022
2
Digital Foundations
GRA2813
3
Design Principles
DES1213
3
Thinking by Drawing
GRA2113
3

Total Credit Hours
14

Spring Semester

COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
Engaging Ancient Texts
HUM1213
3
Engaging Modern Texts
HUM1223
3
Typography 1
GRA2413
3
Design Methodologies
DES1223
3
Geometry in Art
MCS1254
4

Total Credit Hours
16

Fall Semester

COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
Graphic Design Elective
XXX3
3
Graphic Design Elective
XXX3
3
History of Graphic Design
GRA3563
3
Typography 2
GRA3413
3
Foundations of Graphic Design
GRA2523
3

Total Credit Hours
15

Spring Semester

COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
Graphic Design Elective
XXX3
3
Natural Science Elective
XXX3
3
CoAD Elective
XXX3
3
Professional Practice
GRA3323
3
Investigative Graphic Design
GRA3513
3
Sophomore Portfolio Review
DES2020

Total Credit Hours
15

Review the Course Catalog for prerequisite requirements.

COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
Photography
ART3023
3
User Experience & User Interface Design
IDD3823
3
Motion Graphics
GRA2623
3
Visual Culture
DES 1022
2
Video Design
GRA3043
3
Digital Product Design
GRA3343
3
Web Design
GRA3383
3
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Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.