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Visual Communication—Graphic Design, Associate in Applied Science
Total Program Credits: 60
Explore the exciting world of Visual Communication at Triton College. In this innovative program, you will work with practicing artist-educators to explore the artistic and technical components of Graphic Design, Web Design, Animation, Digital Video, and Digital Photography. Master the tools of Adobe CC including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop with our hands-on approach to learning. Create professional marketing materials as well as works of art. The program teaches you how to develop your eye by exploring the principals of design. For the capstone project you will create a portfolio of your images to be used for self-promotion. Upon successful completion of this program, students will have the technical skills to gain entry level employment in the field of Graphic Design. Additionally, the AAS degree contains general education courses for students who wish to transfer to a four-year school.
Stackable Certificate:
Visual Communication—Graphic Design Certificate
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science in Graphic Design Degree program, the graduate will be able to:
- Design digital and print layouts that are based on foundational design principles.
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Create digital and print layouts that are based on proficiencies in typography.
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Demonstrate technical proficiency using Industry Standard Graphic Arts software.
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Demonstrate ability to critique work using design language.
- Produce a professional-level portfolio that gives evidence of meeting industry standard.
(Reviewed Fall 2023)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| RHT 101 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| VIC 100 ◊ Graphic Design | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 121 ◊ Introduction to Adobe InDesign | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 142 ◊ Introduction to Illustrator | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 161 ◊ Introduction to Photoshop | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events (if intending to transfer). |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| VIC 104 ◊ Computer Art I | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 202 ◊ # Advanced InDesign and Typography | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 242 ◊ # Advanced Illustrator | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 261 ◊ # Advanced Photoshop | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer).
If intending to transfer, create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers and attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
| VIC 162 ◊ Digital Photography | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 163 ◊ Digital Studio Photography | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 273 ◊ Introduction to Animation | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 285 ◊ Digital Video | Core Course | 3 |
| Take Credits Mathematics and/or Physical or Life Science | Physical or Life Science or Mathematics | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer).
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop. (Minus the GECC Credential) |
| MCM 151 ◊ Cinema Appreciation | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| VIC 160 ◊ History of Photography | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| VIC 172 ◊ # Web Page Design | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 282 ◊ # Portfolio for Graphic Design | Core Course | 3 |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan and apply to your transfer institution(s) if intending to transfer.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.) |
| ART 117 ◊ Drawing I | Core Course | 3 |
| ART 119 ◊ Two-Dimensional Design | Core Course | 3 |
| MCM 160 ◊ Reporting and Writing for Multimedia | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 165 # Photography Exploration | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 263 # Advanced Digital Studio Photography | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 264 ◊ # Advanced Digital Photography | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 265 # Photo Production and Lightroom | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 275 Designing for Social Media | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 286 ◊ # Advanced Digital Video | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 288 ◊ Video Editing | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 290 ◊ # Cooperative Work Experience | Core Course | 1-2 |
| VIC 296 ◊ Special Topics in Visual Communication | Program Elective | 1 - 4 |
(Select courses that meet the requirements of your transfer college.)
See Associate in Applied Science Graduation Requirements by discipline: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2024-2025/triton-college-catalog/applied-science-programs/associate-in-applied-science-degree-requirements/
See VIC course descriptions.
Chairperson: Jill LoBianco-Bartalis, Ext. 3528, email: jilllobianco-bartali@triton.edu
KEY
(AAS/CERT) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| General Elective |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |