Catalog of Programs 2006-2008, Volume 2

GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE // BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE ENG3010 Creative Writing I - Poetry ENG3020 Creative Writing II - Fiction Glossy magazines, digital media, corporate stationery, television graphics, billboards all are composed of images, design, and printed words that work together to sell products and services, or to convey ideas. This is the fundamental concept of graphic design, and it’s the basis of some of today’s most dynamic fields - advertising, publishing, television and communications. The Graphic Design program at The Art Institute is the first step toward a career in commercial graphics. Initially, students develop an understanding of color and composition, design and typography, and drawing board skills. As they progress through the program, students are trained in creative problem solving and learn to offer solutions that are effective in the business world. Emphasis is placed on learning the skills and techniques of computer graphics, electronic imaging, and production. Tools include scanners, digital cameras, and computer-based hardware and software. Advanced training includes the execution of assignments encountered by professionals in the field. By graduation, associate’s degree Graphic Design students have acquired the training and the portfolio necessary to be prepared to seek entry-level positions in advertising agencies, design studios, publishing houses, corporate communications departments, and television studios as print buyers, gallery assistants, sign makers, photo retouchers, set designers, and production artists. Bachelor’s degree graduates can pursue entry-level opportunities such as production artists, graphic designers, assistant designers, assistant art directors, production coordinators, and computer artists. After gaining professional experience, graduates may be able to go on to seek advanced positions such as art director, creative director, studio manager, or production manager. Some will establish design firms and take on challenging freelance assignments. All courses in the Graphic Design programs are also available online. The Mission of the Graphic Design Bachelor and Associate of Science degree programs is to prepare graduates with relevant industry and professional development skills required for positions and careers in visual communications. Dedicated faculty train students to develop their creative problem solving skills and critical thinking abilities. Graduates are fully prepared to work and advance their careers and to meet the challenges of the continually changing marketplace and Graphic Design profession. BIO1010 BIO2010 CHM1010 MTH2010 MTH3010 PHY1010 PHY2010 PHY2020 PHY3010 Science/Math Electives Biology Nutrition Chemistry College Math II Applied Trigonometry Physics Optics Acoustics Concepts in Modern Physics ART1020 ART1030 ART2010 ART3010 ART3020 ART3030 PHI1010 PHI2100 PHI2200 PHI3010 SPN1010 SPN2100 SPN3100 Humanities Electives History of Art in Early Civilization Survey of Modern & Contemporary Art History of Popular Culture American Art History Survey of Architecture Theories of Modernism and Postmodernism Ethics Aesthetics Logic Applied Ethics Elementary Spanish Intermediate Spanish Conversational Spanish Social Science Electives ECO1010 Economics HIS1010 U.S. History I HIS1020 U.S. History II HIS2500 Western Civilization I HIS2510 Western Civilization II HIS2520 U.S. History Since 1945 HIS3010 Pittsburgh in History HIS3020 Women in History HIS3030 World War II - Europe HIS3040 History of Sport in American Society PS1010 Introduction to American Politics PSY1010 Introduction to Psychology PSY2100 Cross-Cultural Psychology PSY3010 Cognitive Psychology PSY3020 Theories of Personality SOC1010 Introduction to Sociology PROGRAM CORE COURSES Drawing Color Theory Fundamentals of Design Perspective Mixed Media Advanced Typography Intermediate Illustration Foundations of Electronic Production CPU101 Computer Literacy G120 Life Drawing G121 Concept Development G130 Painting G131 Typography FND110 FND111 FND112 FND113 G210 G211 G320 G322 Associate’s Degree Program Requirements Requirements for Associate of Science degree (104 quarter credits required) 21 months in length as a full-time student GENERAL EDUCATION The following 5 courses will be taken in this program. An additional 3 electives will be chosen from the general education elective lists in consultation with an advisor. Refer to the General Education section for requirements and the necessary distribution of elective choices. ENG1010 FS101 MTH1010 COM1010 ART1020 Composition and Language Freshman Studies College Math Speech History of Art in Early Civilization -orART1030 Survey of Modern & Contemporary Art COM3010 Advanced Communications GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES English Electives ENG1020 Composition and Language II ENG2500 World Literature ENG2510 American Literature 23

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Catalog of Programs 2006-2008, Volume 2 Welcome Mission Statement Advertising Culinary Arts Digital Design Digital Media Production Entertainment Design Fashion & Retail Management Game Art & Design Graphic Design Hotel & Restaurant Management Industrial Design Interior Design Media Arts & Animation Photography Residential Planning Video Production Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Web Design Web Design & Interactive Media General Education Course Descriptions Faculty Biographies Program Advisory Committee Members Administration Licensing, Accreditation and Memberships Admissions Information 2007-2008 Scholarships General Information and Policies Academic Calendar Index

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