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Associate of Applied Science: 2010–2011 Catalog Year
Graphic Communications
Associate of Applied Science
WNC's Graphic Communications program is designed for students who want quick access to career fields involving print design, web design, multimedia, digital video, and animation.
Salary: $34,910–$59,220 / year (Nevada)
Career Outlook: Average growth. The need is due to expansion of the Internet & need for web page design
Good To Know: Creativity is an important skill; more talented designers can earn more money
Total Requirements: 63 Units (Credits)
| Program Requirements | 45 Units (Credits) | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 100 | Visual Foundations | 3 |
| ART 101 | Drawing I | 3 |
| GRC 109 | Color and Design | 3 |
| GRC 118 | Computer Graphics - Print Media | 3 |
| GRC 119 | Computer Graphics - Digital Media | 3 |
| GRC 144B | Electronic Layout and Typography | 3 |
| GRC 156 | Computer Illustration I | 3 |
| GRC 175 | Web Design and Publishing I | 3 |
| GRC 181B | Digital Video I | 3 |
| GRC 183 | Electronic Imaging | 3 |
| GRC 188 | Web Animation and Interactivity I | 3 |
| GRC 283B | Electronic Imaging II | 3 |
| GRC 294B | Professional Portfolio | 3 |
| Choose 3 credits from the following: | ||
| ART 115 | Beginning Clay Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 124 | Beginning Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 127 | Watercolor I | 3 |
| ART 135 | Photography I | 3 |
| ART 141 | Introduction to Digital Photography I | 3 |
| ART 160 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ART 211 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 216 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART 231 | Painting I | 3 |
| ART 260 | Survey Art History I | 3 |
| ART 261 | Survey of Art History II | 3 |
| GRC 281B | Digital Video II | 3 |
| Choose to emphasize web or graphic design: | ||
| GRC 244B | Electronic Layout and Typography II | 3 |
| or GRC 275B | Web Design and Publishing II | |
| General Education Requirements | 18 Units (Credits) | |
| English/Communications Requirements | 6 | |
|
Human Relations Requirement PSY or SOC recommended |
3 | |
| Mathematics Requirements | 3 | |
| Science Requirement | 3 | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements | 3 | |
| A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science can be found on the Associate of Applied Science page. | ||