Graphic Design Media Arts, A.A.S.

General Education Requirements

Contact your program advisor to select general education courses from each category, which will meet your program’s graduation requirements. See General Education  for a complete list.

One class from each area below for a total of 6 credit hours

GELO #1: Speech Communication Credits: 3

GELO #2: Written Communication Credits: 3

Select three classes for a minimum of 9 credit hours from the GELOs listed below. Choose only one class per GELO category.

GELO #3: Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving 

GELO #4: Global Awareness and Citizenship 

GELO #5: Analytical, Quantitative, and Scientific Reasoning 

GELO #6: Career and Life Skills 

SCC New Student Requirement: ACFS 1015 Success@SCC   Credits: 1
(GDMA students must take a specific section of this course. Please reach out to your college or program advisor before registering for this course.)

Graphic Design Media Arts Courses Core Requirements

• GDMA 1122 - Introduction to Graphic Design Credits: 2.5
• GDMA 1126 - Typography I Credits: 3
• GDMA 1136 - Computer Graphics I Credits: 3
• GDMA 1230 - Typography II Credits: 2.5
• GDMA 1234 - Computer Graphics II Credits: 3
• GDMA 1240 - Publication Design Credits: 2.5
• GDMA 1455 - Design Portfolio Development Credits: 3
• GDMA 1457 - Interactive Design Credits: 2
• GDMA 1460 - 3-D Package Design Credits: 2.5
• GDMA 1465 - Identity Design & Branding Credits: 3
• GDMA 1485 - Web Design I Credits: 4
• GDMA 2567 - Web Design II Credits: 3
• GDMA 2575 - Graphic Design Portfolio I Credits: 4
• GDMA 2595 - Professional Design Practices Credits: 2.5
• GDMA 2662 - Web Design III Credits: 3.5
• GDMA 2664 - Graphic Design Portfolio II Credits: 6

Total: 66 hours