Graphic Design, Graphic Arts and Media Technology, AA
Program Code: GAM Graphic Design Emphasis-AA
Program Description
The Associate of Arts, Graphic Arts & Media Technology, Graphic Design Emphasis offers classes that lead to transfer to a four-year institution. Instruction includes the use of industry standard graphics software, and GAMT computer labs are equipped with the latest Apple computers with support scanners, printers, a sound recording facility and a complete prepress/print shop facility.
Graphic Arts and Media Technology Career Map
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 101 | Drawing I | 3 |
| GRC 100 | Introduction To Graphic Arts and Media Technologies | 3 |
| GRC 116 | Introduction to Digital Art & Design | 3 |
| English 5 | 3 | |
| Mathematics 5 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| GRC 117 | Introduction to Motion Graphics | 3 |
| GRC 175 | Web Design I | 3 |
| GRC 200 | Design Thinking & Methodologies | 3 |
| English 5 | 3 | |
| Fine Art 5 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| GRC 210 | Typography I | 3 |
| GRC 275 | Web Design II | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science/U.S. Nevada Constitutions | 3 | |
| Science | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| GRC 153 | Commercial Printing Processes | 3 |
| GRC 220 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities/Diversity | 3 | |
| Science | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
- 5
See General Education requirements for AA/AS.
- 6
See program recommendations and requirements.
Program Requirments
Associate of Arts degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.
To earn an AA degree, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the AA.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.