Map: CSN AAS Graphic Communications: Graphic Design

About this Academic Map

CSN students pursuing the Graphic Communications: Graphic Design, AAS degree should follow this map.
This 60-credit academic map, designed for students without transfer credits, represents the optimal pathway to completing this degree.
Click on a course for more information (description, prerequisites, credit hours, etc.)
D+, D, and D- grades in the major requirements DO NOT count toward graduation for AAS programs.

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CSN First 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

Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 3: Select a course option from the Natural Science list on the 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

Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (General Education) - Credits 3: Select a course option from the Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science list on the degree sheet.
Human Relations (General Education) - Credits 3: Select a course option from the Human Relations list on the 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

Total Minimum Credits: 16
APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Visit www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Communication (General Education) - Credits 3: Select a course option from the Communication list on the degree sheet.
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4: Select a course option from the U.S. and Nevada Constitutions list on the 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