The Art & Design curricula emphasize creative problem solving and insight into the mix of art and technical competence to better prepare students for successful careers in graphic design, advertising design, photography, digital media design, and multimedia creation in a highly developed consumer economy driven by sales and marketing activities. Employment opportunities exist in advertising agencies, news media, photographic studios, department stores, and other businesses.
The Digital Media Design Certificate has entrance requirements that must be met before being accepted into the program.
All courses must be completed with “C” (2.0) or greater to continue Visual Communication programs. All students must enter capable of typing 20 WPM or must satisfactorily complete OST 100.
An Associate in Applied Science degree in General Occupational/Technical Studies is available.
Diploma
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Graphic Design
Required Applied Academics
TEC 200 Technical Communications or.............................................. 3
OST 108 Editing Skills for the Office Professional........................... (3)
WPP 200 Workplace Principles........................................................... 3
Subtotal 6
Technical or Support Courses
OST 100 Touch Keyboarding.............................................................. 1
VCC 150 Computer Fundamentals for Visual Communication.............. 3
VCC 100 Introduction to Visual Communication................................. 3
VCA 102 Fundamentals of Drawing I................................................... 3
VCC 105 Fundamentals of Typographic Design................................... 3
VCA 106 Creative Typographic Design............................................... 3
VCA 108 Color Theory Applications.................................................. 3
VCC 110 Two Dimensional Design...................................................... 3
VCC 115 Strategic Concepts................................................................ 3
VCC 166 Digital Imaging..................................................................... 3
VCC 200 Computer Illustration I......................................................... 3
VCC 210 Computer Illustration II....................................................... 3
VCC 220 Computer Page Layout......................................................... 3
VCC 230 Computer Page Design......................................................... 3
VCA 240 Package Design.................................................................... 3
VCA 250 Advertising Design............................................................... 3
VCA 255 Corporate Design................................................................. 3
VCC 260 Digital Production................................................................ 3
VCA 280 Professional Portfolio Development.................................... 3
COE 199 Cooperative Education or..................................................... 2
VCC 298 Practicum or...................................................................... (2)
VCC 297 Internship.......................................................................... (2)
Subtotal 57
Total 63-66
Graphic Design Optional Technical Electives
VCA 120 Digital Still Photography................................................... (3)
VCA 132 Illustration for Advertising................................................ (3)
VCM 100 Introduction to Multimedia................................................ (3)
VCM 115 Two-Dimensional Animation............................................ (3)
VCM 200 Basic Interactive Multimedia............................................. (3)
VCC 205 Introduction to HTML and Java Script.............................. (3)
VCM 230 Three-Dimensional Animation.......................................... (3)
VCP 170 Lithographic Film and Plate Production............................ (3)
Production Art
Required Applied Academics
TEC 200 Technical Communications (or) .......................................... 3
OST 108 Editing Skills for the Office Professional........................... (3)
WPP 200 Workplace Principles........................................................... 3
Subtotal 6
Technical or Support Courses
OST 100 Touch Keyboarding.............................................................. 1
VCC 150 Computer Fundamentals for Visual Communication.............. 3
VCC 100 Introduction to Visual Communication................................. 3
VCA 102 Fundamentals of Drawing I................................................... 3
VCC 105 Fundamentals of Typographic Design................................... 3
VCA 108 Color Theory Applications.................................................. 3
VCC 110 Two Dimensional Design...................................................... 3
VCC 166 Digital Imaging..................................................................... 3
VCP 170 Lithographic Film and Plate Production............................... 4
VCC 200 Computer Illustration I......................................................... 3
VCC 210 Computer Illustration II....................................................... 3
VCC 220 Computer Page Layout......................................................... 3
VCC 230 Computer Page Design......................................................... 3
VCC 260 Digital Production................................................................ 3
VCA 280 Professional Portfolio Development.................................... 3
COE 199 Cooperative Education or..................................................... 2
VCC 298 Practicum or..................................................................... (2)
VCC 297 Internship......................................................................... (2)
Subtotal 46
Total 52-55
Production Art Optional Technical Elective
ISX 100 Industrial Safety................................................................. (3)
VCA 120 Digital Still Photography................................................... (3)
VCA 132 Illustration for Advertising................................................ (3)
VCM 100 Introduction to Multimedia................................................ (3)
VCM 115 Two-Dimensional Animation............................................ (3)
VCM 200 Basic Interactive Multimedia............................................. (3)
VCC 205 Introduction to HTML and Java Script.............................. (3)
VCM 230 Three-Dimensional Animation.......................................... (3)
VCP 170 Lithographic Film and Plate Production............................ (3)
Certificates
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Digital Media Design
Required:
Entrance Requirements for Digital Media Design Certificate:
- Accurately type 30 wpm
- Completion of 15 hours of Graphic Design courses or
- Consent of instructor through professional portfolio review or one year work experience in related area
Technical or Support Courses
VCM 100 Introduction to Multimedia.................................................. 3
VCC 150 Computer Fundamentals for Visual Communication.............. 3
VCC 210 Computer Illustration II....................................................... 3
VCC 166 Digital Imaging..................................................................... 3
VCC 205 Introduction to HTML and Java Script................................. 3
VCM 200 Basic Interactive Multimedia................................................ 3
VCM 115 Two Dimensional Animation............................................... 3
VCM 230 Three Dimensional Animation............................................. 3
Total Credits 24
Layout Artist
Applied Academics
TEC 200 Technical Communications (or).......................................... 3
OST 108 Editing Skills for the Office Professional........................... (3)
WPP 200 Workplace Principles........................................................... 3
Subtotal 6
Technical or Support Courses
VCC 100 Introduction to Visual Communication................................. 3
VCA 102 Fundamentals of Drawing I................................................... 3
VCC 105 Fundamentals of Typographic Design................................... 3
VCA 106 Creative Typographic Design............................................... 3
VCA 108 Color Theory Applications.................................................. 3
VCC 110 Two Dimensional Design...................................................... 3
VCC 220 Computer Page Layout OR................................................. 3
VCC 230 Computer Page Design....................................................... (3)
VCC 200 Computer Illustration I OR................................................ 3
VCC 210 Computer Illustration II..................................................... (3)
VCC 166 Digital Imaging..................................................................... 3
VCA 250 Advertising Design............................................................... 3
VCA 280 Professional Portfolio Development.................................... 3
CPU 040 Touch Keyboarding.............................................................. 1
CPU 150 Computer Fundamentals OR................................................. 3
VCC 150 Computer Fundamentals for Visual Communication........... (3)
Subtotal 37
Total 43-46
Through 2014, demand for graphic designers should grow as fast as the average for all occupations. Demand for desktop publishers is expected to grow faster, as more and more work moves in-house. New computer technology and sophisticated publishing software will help create good career opportunities for trained designers and applied artists. Talented people who have developed mastered artistic techniques and skills will have the best job prospects. (Source: DOL Occupational Outlook Handbook 2006-2007)
The Art & Design track of Gateway’s Visual Communications program prepares students for careers in graphic design, advertising and/or digital media design. Graphic designers –or graphic artists – plan, analyze, and create visual solutions to communications problems. They decide the most effective way of getting a message across in print, electronic, and film media using a variety of methods such as color, type, illustration, photography, animation, and various print and layout techniques. Graphic designers help produce magazines, newspapers, journals, corporate reports, and other publications. They also produce promotional displays and packaging, design distinctive logos for products and businesses, and develop signs and signage systems for business and government.
Look up the median annual base salary In Northern Kentucky for occupations related to this program at
www.Salary.comCurriculum in the KCTCS system is constantly being reviewed, improved and updated to ensure quality and relevance. Exact course requirements will be provided by a program advisor at an advising session or upon enrollment. Courses listed in this document are representative, but not binding on Gateway College.
