Program Description:
The Graphic Design Technology curriculum is a two-year program of study designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment and advancement in the field of graphic design, emphasizing digital technology. Students receive instruction including the design and execution of typography, layouts, professional illustration, color theory, industry specific production, digital imaging, and logo design. Also covered are design principles necessary for publication design, mass distribution and other forms of visual communications such as ads in magazines and newspapers, book cover designs, posters, billboards, brochures, letterhead and newsletters.
This two-year program, which requires 66 semester hours, provides an Associate of Applied Science degree upon successful completion of the Graphic Design Technology curriculum. The Macintosh computer lab supports the Adobe Creative Suites software and dedicates many class hours to the learning and use of these creative programs: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Dreamweaver and FLASH.
Completion Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree 66 SH
**Additional Graduation Requirement: Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take LLS 1312 /RST 1312 /RSV 1312 - Orientation course in order to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement.
A CPAS exam is required to graduate from this program.
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