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Graphic Design

Associate of Applied Science

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» Program Overview

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

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.

» Curriculum

Fall Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Design Principles

[course_desc title=”Design Principles”]

DES 1213

3

Introduction to Design

[course_desc title=”Introduction to Design”]

DES 1022

2

Thinking by Drawing

[course_desc title=”Intro. to Visual Communication”]

GRA 2113

3

Digital Foundations

[course_desc title=”Design Principles”]

GRA 2813

3

College Composition

[course_desc title=”College Composition”]

COM 1103

3

Total Credits:

14

Spring Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Design Methodologies

[course_desc title=”Design Methodologies”]

DES 1223

3

Engaging Modern Texts

[course_desc title=”Engaging Modern Texts”]

HUM 1223

3

Engaging Ancient Texts

[course_desc title=”Engaging Ancient Texts”]

HUM 1213

3

Geometry in Art

[course_desc title=”Geometry in Art”]

MCS 1254

4

Typography 1

[course_desc title=”Typography 1″]

GRA 2413

3

Total Credits:

16

Fall Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

LLT Elective

[course_desc title=”LLT Elective”]

LLT 2xx3

3

Visual Culture

[course_desc title=”Info. Modeling and Simulation”]

GRA 2223

3

Foundations of Graphic Design

[course_desc title=”Foundations of Graphic Design”]

GRA 2523

3

Typography 2

[course_desc title=”Typography 2″]

GRA 3413

3

Photography

[course_desc title=”Photography”]

ART 3023

3

Total Credits:

15

Spring Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

SSC Elective

SSC 2xx3

3

Motion Graphics

[course_desc title=”History Designed Environment 2″]

GRA 2623

3

Investigative Graphic Design

[course_desc title=”Investigative Graphic Design”]

GRA 3513

3

User Experience and User Interface Design

[course_desc title=”User Experience and User Interface Design”]

IDD 3823

3

Intro to Psychology

[course_desc title=”Intro to Psychology]

PSY 1213

3

Sophomore Portfolio Review

[course_desc title=”Sophomore Portfolio Review”

DES 2020

0

Total Credits:

15

Fall Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Tech and Prof Communication

[course_desc title=”Tech and Prof Communication”]

COM 2103

3

Graphic Design for Social Innovation

[course_desc title=”Graphic Design for Social Innovation”]

GRA 3523

3

History of Graphic Design

[course_desc title=”Integrated Design 3″]

GRA 3563

3

Digital Product Design

[course_desc title=”Digital Product Design”]

GRA 3343

3

Video Design

[course_desc title=”Video Design”]

GRA 3043

3

Total Credits:

15

Spring Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Web Design

[course_desc title=”Web Design”]

GRA 3383

3

Professional Practice

[course_desc title=”Professional Practice”]

GRA 3323

3

Multi-disciplinary Design

[course_desc title=”Construction Systems 2″]

DES 3623

3

ARC/ARI/ART/DES/GAM/GRA/IDD/INX

[course_desc title=”CoAD Elective]

CoAD Elective

3

BIO/PHY/CHM/GLG/PSC

[course_desc title=”BIO/PHY/CHM/GLG/PSC”]

Nat. Sci. Elective w/ Lab

4

Total Credits:

15

Fall Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Design Leadership

[course_desc title=”Design Leadership”]

DES 4112

2

Graphic Design for the Field

[course_desc title=”Graphic Design for the Field”]

GRA 3533

3

ARC/ARI/ART/DES/GAM/GRA/IDD/INX

[course_desc title=”ARC/ARI/ART/DES/GAM/GRA/IDD/INX”]

CoAD Elective

3

Junior/Senior Elective

[course_desc title=”HVAC and Water Systems”]

LLT/SSC/PHY 3/4xx3

3

MGT/MKT/INT/ACC/HRM

[course_desc title=”MGT/MKT/INT/ACC/HRM”]

2/3xx3 Elective

3

Total Credits:

14

Spring Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Graphic Design Thesis

GRA 4513

3

CoAD Elective
ARC/ARI/ART/DES/GAM
GRA/IDD/INX

COAD Elective

3

CoAD Elective
ARC/ARI/ART/DES/GAM
GRA/IDD/INX

CoAD Elective

3

General Elective

[course_desc title=”Acoustical Electrical & Illumination Syst.”]

1/2/3/4xx3

3

BIO/PHY/CHM/GLG/PSC

[course_desc title=”Comprehensive Design”]

Nat. Sci. Elective

3

Total Credits:

15

» Student Work

» Document Viewer

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.