Map: CSN AAS Graphic Communications: Graphic Design

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WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP

This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Graphic Communications: Graphic Design, AAS .

HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP

The academic map totals a minimum of 60 credits and assumes no transferred coursework. It is designed to provide students with the optimal route to earning an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree and graduate. Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

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Semester #1 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 15-17
Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in an Associate of Applied Science degree program will not count toward graduation requirements.
Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Mathematics (General Education) - Credits 3: Options Include: MATH 104B or above
English Composition (General Education) - Credits 3-5: Options Include: ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 107 or ENG 110 or ENG 113
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: GRC 101 - Introduction to Graphic Communications
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: GRC 103 - Introduction to Computer Graphics
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: GRC 104 - Layout and Typography

Semester #2 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 14
Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in an Associate of Applied Science degree program will not count toward graduation requirements.
Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 3: See a counselor or advisor to choose a course option without prerequisites and is valued at 3 credits from the Natural Science list on the AAS Graphic Communications: Graphic Design degree sheet.
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: GRC 107 - Introduction to Visual Design
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 2: GRC 110 - Drawing and Illustration
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: GRC 119 - Digital Media
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: GRC 140 - Print Production with InDesign

Semester #3 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 15
Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in an Associate of Applied Science degree program will not count toward graduation requirements.
Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (General Education) - Credits 3: See a counselor or advisor to choose a course option without prerequisites and is valued at 3 credits from the Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science list on the AAS Graphic Communications: Graphic Design degree sheet.
Human Relations (General Education) - Credits 3: See a counselor or advisor to choose a course option without prerequisites and is valued at 3 credits from the Human Relations list on the AAS Graphic Communications: Graphic Design degree sheet.
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: GRC 156 - Design with Illustrator
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: GRC 175 - Web Design I
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: GRC 183 - Design with Photoshop

Semester #4 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 16
Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in an Associate of Applied Science degree program will not count toward graduation requirements.
APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Visit www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Communication (General Education) - Credits 3: See a counselor or advisor to choose a course option without prerequisites and is valued at 3 credits from the Communication list on the AAS Graphic Communications: Graphic Design degree sheet.
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4: See a counselor or advisor to choose a course option without prerequisites and is valued at 4 credits from the U.S. and Nevada Constitutions list on the AAS Graphic Communications: Graphic Design degree sheet.
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: GRC 275 - Web Design II
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: GRC 278 - Advanced Design and Production
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: GRC 294 - Portfolio Prep