Jun 03, 2025

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2025-2026 College Catalog DRAFT

Graphic Design, AFA

Location(s): Main Campus

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Here is a suggested sequence of courses, the timeline or number of semesters, and the total credit hours you need to earn this degree: Suggested Course Sequence - Graphic Design, AFA

Some programs may require additional courses if you need extra time or support to gain the skills needed to be successful.

Some transfer institutions may have other course preferences.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your advisor, department chair, or program coordinator for further guidance and support.

General Education Requirements - 26 Credits

Communication Requirement - 6 Credits

ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Credit(s)
AND
Choose one of the following courses:
COM 101 - Introduction to Communication 3 Credit(s)
COM 102 - Introduction to Mass Communication 3 Credit(s)
COM 104 - Small Group Communication 3 Credit(s)
COM 106 - Public Speaking 3 Credit(s)
COM 110 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit(s)
COM 115 - Introduction to Public Relations 3 Credit(s)

Social Science Requirements - 3 Credits

Choose one of the courses from the list below:

HIS 101 - U.S History to 1877 3 Credit(s)
HIS 102 - U.S. History Since 1877 3 Credit(s)
HIS 103 - African American History to 1877 3 Credit(s)
HIS 104 - African American History Since 1877 3 Credit(s)
POL 101 - American Government 3 Credit(s)

Mathematics - 4 Credits

MAT 155 - Contemporary College Math 4 Credit(s) or higher

Natural Sciences - 3 Credits

Any CORE 42 BIO, CHM, or PHY course (with MOTR number)

Humanities & Fine Arts - 9 Credits

ART 1200 - 2-D Design 3 Credit(s)
ART 1500 - Survey of Western Art History I: Prehistory to End of the Middle Ages 3 Credit(s)
ART 1505 - Survey of Western Art History II: Renaissance 3 Credit(s)

College Success Seminar - 1 Credit

COL 101 - College Success Seminar is a graduation requirement for SCC students.

COL 101 - College Success Seminar 1 Credit(s)

Core Course Requirements - 21 Credits

GDS 105 - Digital Art Studio 3 Credit(s)
ART 1205 - Color Theory 3 Credit(s)
ART 1300 - 3-D Design 3 Credit(s)
ART 1400 - Drawing I 3 Credit(s)
ART 1405 - Drawing II 3 Credit(s)
ENG 102 - English Composition II 3 Credit(s)
GDS 299 - Portfolio Design & Professional Practice 3 Credit(s)

Graphic Design Electives - 15 Credits

Choose five (5) courses from the list below:

GDS 200 - History of Graphic Design 3 Credit(s)
GDS 210 - Visualization & Layout 3 Credit(s)
GDS 220 - Typography 3 Credit(s)
GDS 230 - Digital Imaging & Illustration 3 Credit(s)
GDS 240 - Web Design 3 Credit(s)
GDS 260 - Animation & Motion Graphics 3 Credit(s)
GDS 270 - Video Production 3 Credit(s)
ART 2810 - Digital Photography I 3 Credit(s)

Total Credit Hours - 62 Credits

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