Computer Graphic Design 

Associate in Applied Science Degree - DSGN.AAS.V01

The Computer Graphic Design curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in computer graphic design, graphic arts and graphic communications. This degree typically is not designed for transfer.

Technical Core (12 courses)
Credit hours: 37

  • DSGN 1113 - Digital Photography
  • DSGN 1123 - Introduction to Web Design
  • DSGN 1133 - Package Design 
  • DSGN 1213 - Photoshop Digital Imaging 
  • * DSGN 1223 - Digital Motion Graphics*
  • * DSGN 1233 - Document Design*
  • DSGN 1243 - Computer Illustration
  • ARTS 1503 - Basic Drawing
  • ARTS 1513 - Two-Dimensional Design
  • * ARTS 1813 - Three-Dimensional Design
  • COSC 1513 - Introduction to Information Processing
  • DRFT 2114 - AutoCAD I

Technical Electives (4-6 courses)
Credit hours: 14

CHOOSE 14 CREDIT HOURS of technical electives from the following list:

  • ARTS 2553 - Photography
  • * ARTS 2563 - Photography II*
  • * BSNS 2423 - Internship Experience
  • BSNS 1553 - Introduction to Business
  • * DRFT 2124 - AutoCAD II
  • * DRFT 2134 - AutoCAD III
  • * DRFT 2164 - Mechanical Drafting with Inventor
  • * COSC 1341 - PowerPoint
  • MKTG 1553 - Principles of Marketing
  • MKTG 2063 - Fundamentals of Advertising

General Education (5 courses)
Credit hours: 16

Complete all four sub-requirements:

  1. Communications1 - 6 credit hours required
    • * ENGL 1413 - Fundamentals of Writing
    • * BSNS 1603 - Business Communications
  2. Mathematics2 - 3 credit hours required
    • * MATH 1123 - Technical Mathematics II
  3. Physical Science - 4 credit hours required
    • * PSCI 1514 - Introduction to Physical Science
  4. Social Science - 3 credit hours required
    • * SOCY 2513 - Sociology

MINIMUM CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION - 67

* Course has prerequisite.

1For transfer students, a higher level English course may be substituted.

2For transfer students, a higher level mathematics course may be substituted.

Computer Graphic Design A.A.S. — Suggested course sequence

Fall
ARTS 1503 3 cr. hrs.
ARTS 1513 3 cr. hrs.
COSC 1513 3 cr. hrs.
DSGN 1113 3 cr. hrs.
* ENGL 1413 3 cr. hrs.

Spring
* ARTS 1813 3 cr. hrs.
* BSNS 1603 3 cr. hrs.
DSGN 1123 3 cr. hrs.
* DSGN 1213 3 cr. hrs.
* MATH 1123 3 cr. hrs.
Technical elective 3 cr. hrs.

Fall
* DSGN 1233 3 cr. hrs.
DSGN 1243 3 cr. hrs.
* PSCI 1514 4 cr. hrs.
* DRFT 2114 4 cr. hrs.
Technical electives 3 cr. hrs.

Spring
DSGN 1223 3 cr. hrs.
* DSGN 1133 3 cr. hrs.
* SOCY 2513 3 cr. hrs.
Technical electives 8 cr. hrs.

*Course has prerequisite


Advanced Certificate in Computer Graphic Design - DSGN.CRT.V51

Upon completion of this program, the graduate is prepared for all of the technical aspects needed for entry in the field of Desktop Publishing and Computer Graphic Design.

This certificate is a gainful employment program and KCC is required to provide cost, completion and occupation information about it.

Technical Core (12 courses)

  • DSGN 1113 - Digital Photography
  • DSGN 1123 - Introduction to Web Design
  • DSGN 1133 -Package Design 
  • DSGN 1213 -Photoshop Digital Imaging
  • * DSGN 1223 -Digital Motion Graphics
  • * DSGN 1233 - Document Design
  • DSGN 1243 - Computer Illustration
  • ARTS 1503 - Basic Drawing
  • ARTS 1513 - Two-Dimensional Design
  • ARTS 1813 - Three-Dimensional Design
  • COSC 1513 - Introduction to Information Processing
  • DRFT 2114 - AutoCAD I

MINIMUM CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION - 37

* Course has prerequisite.

Computer Graphic Design Advanced Certificate —
Suggested course sequence

Fall
ARTS 1503 3 cr. hrs.
ARTS 1513 3 cr. hrs.
DSGN 1113 3 cr. hrs.
Spring
ARTS 1813 3 cr. hrs.
COSC 1513 3 cr. hrs.
DSGN 1123 3 cr. hrs.
DSGN 1213 3 cr. hrs.
Fall
* DRFT 2114 4 cr. hrs.
* DSGN 1233 3 cr. hrs.
DSGN 1243 3 cr. hrs.
Spring
* DSGN 1223 3 cr. hrs.
DSGN 1133 3 cr. hrs.

*Course has prerequisite