Graphic Design Technology

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The Graphic Design Technology Department educates the student in the art of visual communication, emphasizing the professional practice of design. Students combine digital technology with aesthetics in the production of typography, signage, publications, identity systems, packaging, design, and other forms of communication including design for electronic distribution. The Graphic Designer combines concepts and facts from the humanities, social sciences and technology while utilizing critical design methodologies in visual problem solving. Upon successful completion of this program, an Associate of Applied Science is awarded. Students in the program will complete the CPAS exam. No major may advance to a higher course in his or her area of studio emphasis (Graphic Design) without earning a grade of “C” or higher in the lower division courses. Periodic portfolio reviews determine placement and progression in the program.

Special admissions requirements: Students who wish to enter the Graphic Design Technology program must:

1. Have an ACT subscore of 17 in English or be eligible to take English Composition I.
2. Successfully complete Reading courses if required.

Adviser: Philley

• Offered at Senatobia campus only

Career Certificate
Technical Certificate
Associate of Applied Science

Programs

• Graphic Design Technology, A.A.S.

Courses

• CAT 1113 - Graphic Design And Production I
• CAT 1123 - Graphic Design And Production II
• CAT 1143 - Typography
• CAT 1153 - Drawing For Designers I
• CAT 1163 - Drawing For Designers II
• CAT 1173 - Typography II
• CAT 1213 - Fundamentals Of Graphic Computers
• CAT 1323 - Advertising Principles for Digital Design
• CAT 2133 - Graphic Design Studio
• CAT 2223 - Basic Digital Photography
• CAT 2313 - Basic Advertising Design
• CAT 2323 - Advanced Advertising Design
• CAT 2334 - Practical Advertising Techniques
• CAT 2413 - Rendering Techniques and Visual Production
• CAT 2911-2916 - Special Project In Graphic Design Technologyi
• CAT 2921-2926 - Supervised Work Experience In Graphic Design Technology
• WDT 1123 - Web Development
• WDT 1414 - Web Design Applications
• WDT 2263 - Web Graphics Production
• WDT 2913 - Special Projects

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