Multimedia Graphic Design
Arts, Communication & Design Pathway
CCD.edu/Graphics
Graphic Design
The Associate of Applied Science in graphic design provides the skills necessary for entry into the field of graphic design. The graphic design profession involves graphic and advertising design, illustration, and digital media production. The CCD graphic design program helps you develop the basic skills for entry into the profession.
As a successful graduate of this program, you will enjoy a career in branding, publication design, Web design, advertising, package design, or environmental graphic design, where creative typography and images are needed to move ideas and information.
COURSE MAP
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1031 | Technical Writing I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| ART 1002 | Visual Concepts 2-D Design | 3 |
| MGD 1001 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
| MGD 1014 | Typography I | 3 |
| MGD 1013 | Adobe InDesign | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MGD 1011 | Adobe Photoshop I | 3 |
| MGD 1012 | Adobe Illustrator I | 3 |
| MGD 1015 | Typography and Layout | 3 |
| ART 1112 | Art History Renaissance to Modern: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| MGD 1041 | Web Design I | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ART 1201 | Drawing I | 3 |
| MGD 2041 | Web Design II | 3 |
| ART 1113 | Art History 1900 to Present: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| MGD 2003 | Design and Concept | 3 |
| MGD 1094 | Service Learning | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| COM 1250 | Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ART 1004 | Visual Concepts 4-D Design | 3 |
| ART 1401 | Digital Photography I | 3 |
| MGD 2089 | Capstone | 3 |
| Choose One Course | 3 | |
| Service Learning | ||
| Internship | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Graphic Design
Metropolitan State University of Denver Transfer
The Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design transfer agreement with Metropolitan State University of Denver is designed to prepare you for seamless transfer into Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design. This unique agreement allows for easy transfer of all 62 course credits within the degree. The coursework is designed to provide you with art and graphic design skills as well as theory-based knowledge that will be built upon at the university level. This guaranteed course transfer agreement only applies to Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 1002 | Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| ART 1002 | Visual Concepts 2-D Design | 3 |
| MGD 1014 | Typography I | 3 |
| ART 1201 | Drawing I | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ART 1111 | Art History Ancient to Medieval: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| MAT 1240 | Math for Liberal Arts: GT-MA1 | 4 |
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| ART 1003 | 3-D Design | 3 |
| Choose One History Course (GT-HI1) | 3 | |
| 20th Century World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| African American History: GT-HI1 | ||
| History of Latin America: GT-HI1 | ||
| The World: Antiquity-1500: GT-HI1 | ||
| The World: 1500-Present: GT-HI1 | ||
| Women in World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| MGD 1015 | Typography and Layout | 3 |
| ART 1004 | Visual Concepts 4-D Design | 3 |
| ART 1112 | Art History Renaissance to Modern: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| COM 1150 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Choose One Natural & Physical Science Course (GT-SC1~SC-2) | 3-4 | |
| Historical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Science of Biology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Geology of National Parks GT-SC2 | ||
| Astronomy of Ancient Cultures: GT-SC2 | ||
| Subtotal | 15-16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ART 1113 | Art History 1900 to Present: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| MGD 1041 | Web Design I | 3 |
| Choose One Natural & Physical Science Course (GT-SC1~SC2) | 3-4 | |
| Historical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Introduction to Human Disease: GT-SC2 | ||
| Geology of National Parks GT-SC2 | ||
| Astronomy of Ancient Cultures: GT-SC2 | ||
| Choose One Social & Behavioral Science Course (GT-SS1~GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Intro to Political Science: GT-SS1 | ||
| Cultural Anthropology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Mass Media: GT-SS3 | ||
| General Psychology I: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Women`s Studies: GT-SS3 | ||
| World Regional Geography: GT-SS2 | ||
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GTAH1~GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Introduction to Film Art: GT-AH2 | ||
| Humanities: Medieval-Modern: GT-AH2 | ||
| Humanities: Modern World: GT-AH2 | ||
| World Religions-East: GT-AH3 | ||
| Race, Ethnicity, and Culture in U.S. Literature: GT-AH2 | ||
| Philosophy of Religion: GT-AH3 | ||
| Subtotal | 15-16 | |
| Total Credits | 61-63 | |
GRAPHIC DESIGN
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER TRANSFER
The Associate of Arts in Graphic Design transfer agreement with University of Colorado Denver is designed to prepare you for seamless transfer into University of Colorado Denver: Bachelor of Fine Arts (Digital Design Emphasis). This unique agreement allows for easy transfer of all 60 course credits within the degree. The coursework is designed to provide you with art and graphic design skills as well as theory-based knowledge that will be built upon at the university level. This guaranteed course transfer agreement only applies to University of Colorado Denver: Bachelor of Fine Arts (Digital Design Emphasis) degree.
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| ART 1111 | Art History Ancient to Medieval: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| ART 1002 | Visual Concepts 2-D Design | 3 |
| MGD 1001 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
| COM 1250 | Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| ART 1112 | Art History Renaissance to Modern: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| MGD 1014 | Typography I | 3 |
| ART 1003 | 3-D Design | 3 |
| ART 1201 | Drawing I | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| MAT 1240 | Math for Liberal Arts: GT-MA1 | 4 |
| ART 1113 | Art History 1900 to Present: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| MGD 1015 | Typography and Layout | 3 |
| Choose One Natural & Physical Science Course (SC-1) | 4 | |
| Biological Anthropology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Historical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geography - Weather and Climate with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Science of Biology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Choose One History Course (GT-HI1) | 3 | |
| Colorado History: GT-HI1 | ||
| US History Since 1945: GT-HI1 | ||
| 20th Century World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| History of Latin America: GT-HI1 | ||
| African American History: GT-HI1 | ||
| Women in World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| Subtotal | 17 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ART 1004 | Visual Concepts 4-D Design | 3 |
| MGD 2089 | Capstone | 3 |
| MGD 2003 | Design and Concept | 3 |
| Choose One Natural & Physical Science Course with Lab (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
| Biological Anthropology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Historical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geography - Weather and Climate with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Science of Biology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Subtotal | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Arts, Communication & Design Pathway
CCD.edu/Graphics
Graphic Design
This certificate provides you with the skills necessary for entry into the field of graphic design. The graphic design profession involves graphic and advertising design, illustration and digital media production. The CCD graphic design program teaches you to develop basic skills for entry into the profession.
As a successful graduate of this program, you may enjoy a career in branding, publication design, Web design, advertising, package design, and environmental graphic design, where creative typography and image are needed to move ideas and information.
This certificate is fully transferable to the Associate of Applied Science in graphic design.
COURSE MAP
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 1002 | Visual Concepts 2-D Design | 3 |
| MGD 1001 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
| MGD 1014 | Typography I | 3 |
| MGD 1013 | Adobe InDesign | 3 |
| MGD 1041 | Web Design I | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MGD 1015 | Typography and Layout | 3 |
| MGD 1011 | Adobe Photoshop I | 3 |
| MGD 1012 | Adobe Illustrator I | 3 |
| MGD 1094 | Service Learning | 3 |
| MGD 2041 | Web Design II | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
