Multimedia, Graphic Design, And Illustration

Move Mountains by expanding your skills, knowledge, and artistic abilities through ACC’s Multimedia, Graphic Design, and Illustration program.

Learn and create in the Art and Design Center on the Littleton Campus, offering more than 14,000 square feet of studio space and classrooms.

Students have access to the latest software in graphic design, including Adobe InDesign®, Illustrator®, Photoshop®, Dreamweaver™, Animate™, Premiere, and After Effects.

Real-world training is available through internships and from our distinguished faculty who hold advanced degrees and have experience in the creative careers you want to pursue.

Graduates of our associate degree program can move into print design at ACC and continue their studies at top Colorado design and film schools and universities. Start your graphic design career today.

What You'll Learn

Upon successful completion of an Associate of Applied Science degree in Multimedia, Graphic Design, and Illustration, you will be able to:

• Create and develop a visual response to communication problems

• Solve communication problems

• Demonstrate an improved understanding of issues related to the cognitive, social, cultural, technological, and economic contexts for design

• Respond to audience contexts recognizing physical, cognitive, cultural, and social human factors that shape design decisions

• Understand and utilize the tools and technology of the trade

• Be flexible, nimble, and dynamic in your creative practice

   

Multimedia, Graphic Design, and Illustration, AAS

CIP 500409 (GDI)

This program prepares students for entry-level work in the field of print design with additional weight given to either illustration or web design.

The curriculum consists of lecture and lab participation involving design theory, typography, production, advertising, and portfolio development. Training in the latest design software is emphasized throughout the degree.

Restricted electives allow the student to further explore areas of design they may enjoy.

Students entering this program can expect an additional cost of approximately $2,000 for books, drawing and design materials, computer storage media and color printing. Please see the department's advising guide for a recommended sequence of coursework.

Admission Requirements

• Admission to Arapahoe Community College

• Proficiency with Macintosh operations is required for classes in MGD labs. Students without these skills must enroll in either MGD 1001 or MGD 1002 prior to taking other MGD computer classes.

• Typing and basic math skills are also highly recommended.

Program Requirements

General Education Courses (15 credit hours)

• ART 1110 - Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 3 Credits OR

• ART 1111 - Art History I Ancient to Medieval: GT-AH1 3 Credits OR

• ART 1112 - Art History II Renaissance to Modern: GT-AH1 3 Credits OR

• ART 1113 - Art History-1900 to Present: GT-AH1 3 Credits

• BUS 1015 - Introduction to Business 3 Credits OR

• MAN 2041 - Project Management in Organizations 3 Credits

• COM 1150 - Public Speaking 3 Credits OR

• COM 1250 - Interpersonal Communication:GT-SS3 3 Credits OR

• COM 2250 - Organizational Communication 3 Credits

• ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 3 Credits OR

• ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1 3 Credits

• PSY 1001 - General Psychology I: GT-SS3 3 Credits OR

• SOC 1001 - Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3 3 Credits Major Courses (45 credit hours)

• ART 1201 - Drawing I 3 Credits

• ART 1002 - Visual Concepts 2-D Design 3 Credits

• MGD 1002 - Introduction to Multimedia 3 Credits OR

• MGD 1043 - Motion Graphic Design I: (Software) 3 Credits

• MGD 1020 - Intro to Production Design 3 Credits

• MGD 1015 - Typography and Layout 3 Credits

• MGD 1011 - Adobe Photoshop I 3 Credits

• MGD 1012 - Adobe Illustrator I 3 Credits

• MGD 1013 - Adobe InDesign 3 Credits

• MGD 1017 - Introduction to Visual Communications 3 Credits

• MGD 1041 - Web Design I 3 Credits OR

• MGD 1037 - Illustration I 3 Credits OR

• ART 1202 - Drawing II 3 Credits

• MGD 2014 - Typography II 3 Credits

• MGD 2056 - Graphic Design Production 3 Credits

• MGD 2060 - Graphic Design Production II 3 Credits

• MGD 2080 - Internship 3 Credits OR

• MGD 2087 - Cooperative Education 3 Credits

• MGD 2089 - Capstone 3 Credits

Total: 60 credit hours

Graduation Requirements

As a graduate of a Career and Technical Education program you will be contacted by an ACC employee in approximately six months to verify your employment information.

This information gathering is a federal requirement to ensure that ACC receives certain federal funding.