Design, Interactivity, and Media Arts - Graphic Design (DIGDO)

Location(s): Elkhorn Valley Campus, Online

Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree

Academic Focus Area: Creative Arts and Design

Students combine creative problem-solving with visual, technical, and artistic skills to communicate messages to a specific audience. Design for print is the emphasis of this program.

Graduation Requirements

To earn this degree, a student must complete all required courses.

Total credit hours required: 94.5

Recommended Curriculum Plan

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Requirements

Tier I - Major Requirements - 22.5 credits

ARTS 1010 - Drawing 4.5 Credits
ARTS 1020 - 2-D Design 4.5 Credits
DIMA 1110 - Digital Design: Raster 4.5 Credits
DIMA 1120 - Digital Design: Vector 4.5 Credits
DIMA 1310 - Typography I 4.5 Credits

Tier II - Required Concentration - 45.0 credits

DIMA 1305 - Concept Development 4.5 Credits
DIMA 1315 - Graphic Design Basics 4.5 Credits
DIMA 1320 - History of Graphic Design 4.5 Credits
DIMA 1325 - Layout 4.5 Credits
DIMA 1500 - Web Design 4.5 Credits
DIMA 2300 - Logo Design and Branding 4.5 Credits
DIMA 2310 - Information Design 4.5 Credits
DIMA 2350 - Typography II 4.5 Credits
DIMA 2352 - Publication Design 4.5 Credits
DIMA 2810 - Portfolio Development 4.5 Credits

Tier III - Electives - 4.5 credits

Select 4.5 credit hours from the following:

DIMA 1200 - Illustration I 4.5 Credits
DIMA 1450 - Design for Motion Graphics I 4.5 Credits
DIMA 1520 - UI/UX 4.5 Credits
DIMA 1530 - Designing with WordPress 4.5 Credits
DIMA 1540 - Mobile App Design 4.5 Credits
DIMA 2220 - Dimensional Illustration 4.5 Credits
DIMA 2351 - Package Design 4.5 Credits
DIMA 2900 - Special Topics in DIMA Variable Credits
DIMA 2981 - Internship 4.5 Credits
ARTS 2340 - Book Arts 4.5 Credits

Associate in Applied Sciences General Education Requirements - 22.5 credits

The following are General Education requirements for an Associate in Applied Sciences degree (AAS). Students may not use the same course to satisfy more than one degree requirement.

Communication

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1 Level I course from the list of Communication General Education Courses.

Quantitative/Numeracy

1 Course 4.5 - 5.0 credits

Please check your degree program for recommended Math course. Based on the Math course you select, pre-requisites may be required.

Select 1 course from the list of Quantitative/Numeracy Skills General Education Courses .

Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1 course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences courses under the Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness General Education Courses.

Scientific Inquiry

1 Course 4.5-6.0 credit hrs.

Select 1 course from either the list of Natural Sciences or Social Sciences General Education courses.

*Students choosing a Social Sciences course to satisfy the Scientific Inquiry requirement should take a Humanities course to satisfy the Critical Thinking/Creativity and Social/Cultural Awareness competency.

Professionalism/Life Skills & Information Literacy

1 Course 4.5

Select 1 course from the list of Professionalism/Life Skills and Information Literacy General Education Courses .

Recommended Curriculum Plan

Graphic Design (DIGDO)

The following plan is designed to be the most direct path to degree completion and is based on a fall or spring quarter start. Students are expected to meet with their student success navigator or advisor to plan a customized course schedule that meets their specific needs. For more information or assistance with registering, please call 531-622-2400.

Year 1
Quarter 1
DIMA 1120 - Digital Design: Vector 4.5 Credits
DIMA 1110 - Digital Design: Raster 4.5 Credits
DIMA 1305 - Concept Development 4.5 Credits
Quarter 2
DIMA 1310 - Typography I 4.5 Credits
DIMA 1315 - Graphic Design Basics 4.5 Credits
ARTS 1020 - 2-D Design 4.5 Credits
Quarter 3
DIMA 1325 - Layout 4.5 Credits
ARTS 1010 - Drawing 4.5 Credits
Communication General Education - Select 1 course from the list of Communication general education course options.
Quarter 4
DIMA 1320 - History of Graphic Design 4.5 Credits
DIMA 1500 - Web Design 4.5 Credits
Quantitative/Numeracy General Education - Select 1 course from the list of Quantitative/Numeracy Skills general education course options.
Year 2
Quarter 5
DIMA 2300 - Logo Design and Branding 4.5 Credits
DIMA 2350 - Typography II 4.5 Credits
Professionalism/Life Skills and Information Literacy General Education - Select 1 course from the list of Professionalism/Life Skills & Information Literacy general education course options.
Quarter 6
DIMA 2310 - Information Design 4.5 Credits
Scientific Inquiry General Education - Select 1 course from the General Education natural Sciences course options.
Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness General Education - Select 1 course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences general education course options.
Quarter 7
DIMA 2352 - Publication Design 4.5 Credits
DIMA 2810 - Portfolio Development 4.5 Credits
Elective - Select 1 Tier 3 elective course from those listed in the degree requirements.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of design and production vocabulary.
Demonstrate proficiency in fundamental two and three-dimensional drawing and design skills.
Demonstrate proficiency in computer software.
Research, conceptualize, and create unique visual solutions for design, with emphasis on individual expression.
Prepared for employment with professional presentation of their work and self.
Develop workable solutions to design problems.
Qualified for employment at an entry-level position in the design industry.
In chosen concentration area, demonstrate proficiency in basic design skills such as typography, layout, hierarchy, readability, and communication.