The graphic design curriculum is a career-focused program designed to help students combine creativity with technology to create effective and memorable visual messaging. Students develop skills in understanding the principles of graphic design, ideation, and mastery of production techniques through specific software classes for print and web. Students work independently and in groups formulating, executing, and presenting concepts in a variety of formats. This program is appropriate for students who wish to enhance their skills, or retrain for new or added job skills to enter the job market. The curriculum combines foundational concepts with hands-on projects, culminating in the assembly of a professional portfolio. Graduates may find work with design firms, advertising agencies, publishing and printing firms, media companies, or businesses with in-house design departments.
Source: MCC 2022-23 Catalog
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | 15 CR. HRS. |
| ENG 101 | 3 |
| English Composition | |
| BCOM 102 | 3 |
| Advanced Bus and Tech Communications | |
| BUS 127 | 3 |
| Human Relations | |
| SOC 101 | 3 |
| Principles of Sociology | |
| TMAT 101A | 3 |
| Technical Math I | |
| GRAPHIC DESIGN REQUIREMENTS | 30 CR. HRS. |
| GRD 101 | 3 |
| Introduction to InDesign | |
| GRD 102 | 3 |
| Introduction to Illustrator | |
| GRD 103 | 3 |
| Introduction to Photoshop | |
| GRD 110 | 3 |
| Principles of Design | |
| GRD 120 | 3 |
| Introduction to Graphic Design | |
| GRD 140 | 3 |
| Introduction to Typography | |
| GRD 160 | 3 |
| History of Graphic Design | |
| GRD 210 | 3 |
| Graphic Design II | |
| GRD 280 | 3 |
| Portfolio Presentation | |
| Choose One (1) Course from: | 3 |
| GRD 290CI3 Graphic Design Internship | |
| GRD 292 Graphic Design Studio M | |
| RELATED REQUIREMENTS | 15 CR. HRS. |
| ART 104 | 3 |
| Drawing | |
| ART 199 | 3 |
| Art History II | |
| BUS 260 | 3 |
| Principles of Marketing | |
| CIS 120A | 3 |
| Introduction to Computer Information Systems | |
| CIS 257A | 3 |
| HTML for Internet Web Page Design | |
| RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES | 2-3 CR. HRS. |
| (Take 2-3 credits of any of the following courses) | |
| ART 100A | 3 |
| Art Appreciation | |
| ART 105B | 3 |
| Two-Dimensional Form and Service | |
| BUS 131 | 1 |
| Intro to Entrepreneurship | |
| BUS 167 | 1 |
| Professionalism in Your Career | |
| BUS 220 | 3 |
| E-Business | |
| BUS 263 | 3 |
| Advertising Dynamics | |
| CIS 119PP | 1 |
| Introduction to Presentation Graphics | |
| CIS 199 | 1 |
| Internet Content Management Systems-CMS | |
| Total | 62 |
Students are advised that it could be dangerous to wear contact lenses in any area where fumes from chemicals, solvents, gases, and areas where electrical flash may be present. You should plan to wear prescription eyeglasses if you take classes where these hazards exist.
