Graphic Design Guide
Suggested Course Sequence: Associate in Applied Science-Transfer
Offered at Wenatchee campus
This is a career program for students who want to enter the profession in two years. They may also choose to pursue a bachelor's degree in art and design, Web design, advertising or related majors at most universities. This program has been designed primarily for full-time students.
Each graphic design class builds on the knowledge from the previous class in the sequence. Students will gain the most benefit by proceeding through the classes sequentially starting fall quarter.
| First Year - Fall Quarter | Credits | |
| ART 130 | Graphic Design Tech. I | 5 |
| ART 134 | Intro. to Graphic Design | 5 |
| ENGL& 101* | Composition: General | 5 |
| First Year - Winter Quarter | ||
| ART 135 | Graphic Design I | 5 |
| ART 137 | Typography | 5 |
| Humanities | CMST& 101 Intro to Communication recommended | 5 |
| First Year - Spring Quarter | ||
| ART 131 | Graphic Design Tech II | 5 |
| ART 138 | Digital Photography | 5 |
| ART 139 | Publication Design and Layout | 5 |
| Second Year - Fall Quarter | ||
| ART 233 | Packaging Design | 5 |
| ART 234 | Graphic Design II | 5 |
| Social Science | PSYC& 100 General Psychology recommended | 5 |
| Second Year - Winter Quarter | ||
| ART 235 | Web Graphic Design | 5 |
| Elective** | BUS 241 Principles of Marketing recommended | 5 |
| Elective** | ART 110 Drawing I or ART 210 Painting I recommended |
5 |
| Second Year - Spring Quarter | ||
| ART 236 | Graphic Design-Branding | 5 |
| Math | MATH& 107 Math in Society or higher or PHIL 120* |
5 |
| Elective** | BUS 245 Small Business Management recommended | 5 |
| Total Credits for Degree | 90 | |
*Placement score required.
**Recommended electives (select 15 credits):
| ART& 100 Art Appreciation | ART 143 Science Illustration |
| ART 107 3D Design, Intro to Sculpture | ART 201 Art History: Ancient to Medieval |
| ART 110 Drawing I | ART 202 Art History: Renaissance |
| ART 111 Figure Drawing I | ART 203 Art History: Modern |
| ART 116 Figure Drawing II | ART 210 Painting I |
| ART 117 Figure Drawing III | ART 211 Painting II |
| ART 132 3D Digital Design 1 | Art 220 Painting: Advanced |
| ART 133 3D Digital Design 2 | BUS& 101 Intro to Business |
| ART 141 Illustration I | BUS 241 Principles of Marketing |
| ART 142 Illustration II | BUS 245 Small Business Management |
| CMST 130 Survey of Digital Communication |