Graphic Design AAS
94 www.cmcc.edu 2026 • 2027 Graphic Design (GRC) Program Description The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design provides students with broad exposure in graphic design and digital imaging technologies while preparing them for a variety of employment opportunities. Students receive instruction in the topics of design process, critiques, visual communications, art and color theory, principles of design, typography, file management, color modes for varied output techniques, halftones, digital page layout, presentations, photographic composition, image editing, web page development.
Courses
- ART 101 — Introduction to 2-D Design
- GRC 220
- GRC 297 — Internship Experience
- ART 103 — Drawing I
- GRC 249 — Digital Photo Editing
- BUS 101 — Small Business Management
- GRC 250 — Graphic Design II
- GRC 252 — Advanced Screen Printing
- BUS 286 — Social Media Marketing
- GRC 201 — Portfolio Design & Development
- GRC 254 — Digital Imaging and Wrap Installations
- CPT 252 — Web Development
- GRC 205 — Digital Imaging and Promotional Products
- GRC 296 — Special Topic
- CPT 253 — JavaScript
- ENG 101
- ENG 105 — prerequisites. INS 250 Western Thought and Culture I
- MAT 101 — Business Mathematics
- GRC 103 — Digital Page Layout I
- GRC 102 — Graphic Design I
- GRC 106 — Vector Illustration I
- GRC 107 — Digital Systems & Equipment I
- COM 100 — . COM 205 Intercultural Communication
- COM 101 — Interpersonal Communication
- ENG 201 — Technical Writing
- GRC 276 — Photoshop II
- GRC 298 — Production Experience
- GRC 204 — Vector Illustration II