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    Mar 29, 2024  
MCCC College Catalog 2022-23 
    
MCCC College Catalog 2022-23 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Graphic Design: Illustration, A.A.S.


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Associate of Applied Science

Monroe County Community College’s associate of applied science degree in graphic design enables students to obtain a broad introduction to the concepts and techniques used in the field of graphic design. The associate of applied science degree has two concentrations: digital media and illustration. Students in the digital media concentration will explore the fundamentals of design, creation of graphical assets, publication design, three-dimensional design and time-based media using industry-standard software. Students in the illustration concentration will explore the digital media concepts with a focus on art history and traditional art fundamentals.

Career Opportunities

Students may work as graphic designers, desktop publishers, pre-press technicians, commercial artists, entry-level Web designers and multimedia artists.

Transfer Information

MCCC has a transfer agreement with Eastern Michigan University for a degree in Communication Technology (Computer Programming Option or Graphic Applications Option). For information regarding transfer opportunities for this or any program, please visit the Transfer section of the MCCC website.

Note: The following codes identify courses that satisfy MCCC’s General Education Requirements :
(C1) GE Natural Sciences Competency
(C2) GE Mathematics Competency
(C3) GE Writing Competency
(C4) GE Computer Literacy Competency
(C5) GE Human Experience Competency
(C6) GE Social Systems Competency

Required General Education Courses


See the General Education Requirements  in the college catalog or on the college website (www.monroeccc.edu) for a list of courses that satisfy the General Education Learning Competencies.

Required Courses and Sequence for Illustration


Fall Semester (Year1)


Winter Semester (Year 1)


Fall Semester (Year 2)


Winter Semester (Year 2)


Total Degree Requirements: 60-61 credits


Total Degree Costs: 69 minimum billable contact hours


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