Graphics Technology (A.S.)
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Assessment in Reading, Writing, and Math
Academic Community: AHSC
Program Code: GDAS
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 11.0803
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1611080300
If you are creative and want to enter the area of graphic design, this is the degree you've been looking for! Learn all the industry standard applications: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe After Effects, and Corel Painter to pursue employment in print, animation, and web design.
Software versions change quickly and our degree keeps current with up to the minute software versions. Our classes concentrate on core application skills while completing creative and useful projects. Computer graphic application skills combined with your creativity result in printed and digital examples geared toward the construction of an impressive portfolio. Easy access to Eastern Florida State College along with live classes and low student to instructor ratio combine to make an ideal environment for accomplishment.
The Graphics Technology A.S. degree program includes the following College Credit Certificates:
- Graphic Design Production CCC
- Graphic Design Support CCC
- Interactive Media Productions CCC
- Interactive Media Support CCC
Refer to the Associate in Science (A.S.) page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students will work with an advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
Visit the program page for information.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | ||
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Mathematics Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Natural Science Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| Major Courses | ||
| ARTC 1201 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTC 1300 | Drawing 1 | 3 |
| GRAC 1100 | Principles of Graphic Design | 3 |
| GRAC 1160 | 2D Animation | 3 |
| GRAC 1710 | Videography | 3 |
| GRAC 2120 | Page Design and Layout | 3 |
| GRAC 2150 | Raster Graphics | 3 |
| GRAC 2156 | Vector Graphics | 3 |
| GRAC 2157 | Integrated Design | 3 |
| GRAC 2162 | 3D Animation | 3 |
| GRAC 2180 | Portfolio Development | 1 |
| GRAC 2201 | Digital Prepress | 3 |
| GRAC 2582 | eMedia | 3 |
| GRAC 2721 | Web Site Design | 3 |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Select nine credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Drawing 2 | ||
| Creative Computer Media | ||
| Digital Type and Color | ||
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 64 | |
Note: In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students must satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement.
Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GRAC 1100 | Principles of Graphic Design | 3 |
| GRAC 2150 | Raster Graphics | 3 |
| GRAC 2156 | Vector Graphics | 3 |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| ARTC 1300 | Drawing 1 | 3 |
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| GRAC 2120 | Page Design and Layout | 3 |
| Mathematics Core Requirement | 3 | |
| GRAC 2162 | 3D Animation | 3 |
| GRAC 2201 | Digital Prepress | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| ARTC 1201 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| GRAC 1160 | 2D Animation | 3 |
| GRAC 2721 | Web Site Design | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| GRAC 1710 | Videography | 3 |
| GRAC 2157 | Integrated Design | 3 |
| GRAC 2180 | Portfolio Development | 1 |
| GRAC 2582 | eMedia | 3 |
| Natural Science Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 64 | |
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Select nine credits from the Technical Electives list in the Program of Study.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate drawing techniques using the vector pen tool
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Apply color theories
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Solve communication problems encountered in all phases of the graphic design process through the application of design theories and principles
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Integrate images, illustrations and type into motion graphics
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
- Integrate illustrations, imagery and typographic skills to develop and communicate design solutions
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Combine the two graphic file types of raster and vector to create graphic illustrations
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Prepare graphic art, scans and compiled pages for optimal output, reproduction and publishing
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Demonstrate professional project management skills in the graphic design field
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively