Graphic Design, Associate of Science
Career Pathway: Arts, Humanities, Communication & Design
Location(s): General Education courses are offered at all BC locations. Program specific courses are offered at the Willis Holcombe Center in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Program Entrance Requirements: HS Diploma or GED
Program Description: The Graphic Design Program is designed to prepare students for the rapidly changing computer driven graphic design industry. Primary job titles include Web Designer, Graphic Artist, Publication Designer, Illustrator, Packaging Designer, and Advertising Creative. Visit the Program’s website for additional information.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENC1101 | COMPOSITION I | 3.00 |
| ART1300C | DRAWING I | 3.00 |
| ART1201C | 2D DESIGN | 3.00 |
| ARH2000 | ART APPRECIATION | 3.00 |
| GRA1110C | APPLIED DESIGN 1 | 3.00 |
| MGF1130 | MATHEMATICAL THINKING | 3.00 |
| PGY1801C | PHOTOSHOP DESIGN | 3.00 |
| GRA1151C | ILLUSTRATION DESIGN 1 | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Speech | 3.00 |
| AMH2010 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1877 | 3.00 |
| or AMH2020 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 | |
| or POS2041 | NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | |
| GRA2121C | PUBLICATION DESIGN | 3.00 |
| GRA1201C | TYPOGRAPHIC DESIGN | 3.00 |
| PGY1802C | DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY | 3.00 |
| GRA1144C | WEB PUBLISHING | 3.00 |
| GRA2171C | BRAND AND AD DESIGN | 3.00 |
| GRA2157C | ILLUSTRATION DESIGN II | 3.00 |
| GRA2754C | WEB DESIGN II | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Natural Science Core | 3.00 |
| GRA2180C | APPLIED DESIGN II | 3.00 |
| GRA2134C | USER EXPERIENCE & INTERFACE DESIGN | 3.00 |
| GRA2425C | PORTFOLIO & BUSINESS OF DESIGN | 3.00 |
| GRA2940C | GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP 1 | 1.00 |
| Total Credits | 64 | |
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GRA2940C GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP is a restricted course. Students are encouraged to research and apply for an internship in their preferred field, with a legitimate and active organization. To enroll, the internship site must be approved by the Program Manager.
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Notes:
The National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) accredits Broward College.
See General Education course information here.
In addition to class time (4.5 hours for the A.S. Program), students will be expected to put in a total of 9 hours per week to accomplish stated objectives, either as homework or to attend posted lab / studio hours. Sign-in is required
Successful completion of the courses within this program meets the College's Digital Literacy requirement.
In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students may need to satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement. Visit the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement page at broward.edu/civic-literacy.
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to create a personalized educational plan.
Program Highlights
Credit for Prior Learning
Accelerate your path to completion with these options:
- Credit by exam
- Earned industry certifications
- Prior Learning Assessment
- And much more…
Related Industry Certifications
Upon completing this program, graduates will be eligible to sit for the following industry certifications/licenses: N/A
Get an Internship
After completing your first year of coursework make sure to visit Employment Solutions for internship opportunities and helpful tools like virtual job shadow, to help take your career to the next level!
Median Wage and Job Growth Outlook
Broward College has Career Coach! It is designed to help you find a good career by providing the most current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training.
Fund Your Education
This program is Financial Aid eligible. Scholarships may be available. This program is part of the Career Source Broward ITA List
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates from this program will:
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- Student will create an example of a complete branding project in their portfolio, including design brief, logo and three examples of it's implementation in multimedia.
- Students need to demonstrate illustration skills included in their portfolios, including information graphics, editorial illustrations, and interface design.
- Students will show mastery and understanding of UX/UI skills.
- Students will be proficient in applying typography skills in design
- Graduates will be proficient with understanding concepts and techniques of web design, including principles of user experience and search engine optimization.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENC1101 | COMPOSITION I | 3.00 |
| ART1300C | DRAWING I | 3.00 |
| ART1201C | 2D DESIGN | 3.00 |
| ARH2000 | ART APPRECIATION | 3.00 |
| GRA1110C | APPLIED DESIGN 1 | 3.00 |
| MGF1130 | MATHEMATICAL THINKING | 3.00 |
| PGY1801C | PHOTOSHOP DESIGN | 3.00 |
| GRA1151C | ILLUSTRATION DESIGN 1 | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Speech | 3.00 |
| AMH2010 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1877 | 3.00 |
| or AMH2020 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 | |
| or POS2041 | NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | |
| GRA2121C | PUBLICATION DESIGN | 3.00 |
| GRA1201C | TYPOGRAPHIC DESIGN | 3.00 |
| PGY1802C | DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY | 3.00 |
| GRA1144C | WEB PUBLISHING | 3.00 |
| GRA2171C | BRAND AND AD DESIGN | 3.00 |
| GRA2157C | ILLUSTRATION DESIGN II | 3.00 |
| GRA2754C | WEB DESIGN II | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Natural Science Core | 3.00 |
| GRA2180C | APPLIED DESIGN II | 3.00 |
| GRA2134C | USER EXPERIENCE & INTERFACE DESIGN | 3.00 |
| GRA2425C | PORTFOLIO & BUSINESS OF DESIGN | 3.00 |
| GRA2940C | GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP 1 | 1.00 |
| Total Credits | 64 | |
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GRA2940C GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP is a restricted course. Students are encouraged to research and apply for an internship in their preferred field, with a legitimate and active organization. To enroll, the internship site must be approved by the Program Manager.
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