Build a solid foundation in design concepts and practices, and develop informed responses to issues surrounding visual communication. Upon completion of this program, students may obtain entry-level positions in the design profession, such as junior designer, designer’s assistant and production artist.
Program Requirements
| General Education Courses | Credits | |
| Written and Oral Communications (SPE 102 required) | 6 | |
| Mathematics (MTH 107 or MTH 112 or MTH 113 recommended) | 3 | |
| Natural Science | 4 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| Additional General Education Requirements (Diversity course required) | 3 | |
| Total | 22 | |
| Program Courses | ||
| ART 110 | Design I | 3 |
| ART 112 | Design II | 3 |
| ART 120 | Drawing I | 3 |
| GDD 101 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
| GDD 110 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| GDD 112 | Illustration | 3 |
| GDD 115 | Typography | 3 |
| GDD 214 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
| GDD 220 | Portfolio | 3 |
| GDD 225 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| Total | 30 | |
| Electives | (recommended) | |
| ART 250 | History I | 8 |
| ART 251 | Art History II | |
| ART 252 | Introduction to Modern Art | |
| TEC 101 | Career Readiness I | |
| TEC 201 | Career Readiness II | |
| TEC 202 | Career Readiness III | |
| Total Credits Required | 60 | |
Pathway - Sequence of Courses
Sequence of Courses - print this and use it when scheduling your classes.
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Course Number/Name |
Credit |
Semester |
Grade |
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FIRST YEAR First Semester |
16 | ||
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ENG 101 College Composition 1 |
3 |
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(MTH 107 Introduction to Statistics, or MTH 112 College or Algebra or MTH 113 College Math recommended) |
3 |
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ART 120 Drawing 1 |
3 |
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Any Science |
4 |
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GDD 101 Introduction to Computer Graphics |
3 |
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Second Semester |
15 |
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SPE 102 Public Speaking (required) |
3 |
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ART 110 Design 1 |
3 |
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GDD 110 Graphic Design 1 |
3 |
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GDD 112 Illustration |
3 |
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SEE *1 |
3 |
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SECOND YEAR First Semester |
14 | ||
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Diversity |
3 |
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GDD 115 Typography |
3 |
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GDD 214 Graphic Design 11 |
3 |
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SEE *1 |
2 |
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ART 112 Design 11 |
3 |
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Second Semester |
15 |
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SEE *1 |
3 |
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GDD 225 History of Graphic Design |
3 |
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GDD 220 Portfolio |
3 |
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Social Science |
3 |
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Arts and Humanities |
3 |
SEE *1: Recommended ART 250, ART 251, ART 252, TEC 101, TEC 201, TEC 202
TOTAL REQUIRED: 60
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program students will be able to:
• Discuss and apply principles of visual composition, typography, symbolic representation,
and history of the design process.
• Demonstrate effective collaborative work habits and problem-solving skills in the design
process.
• Use industry tools and technologies to produce original creations for print and digitally-
based distribution.
• Organize a professional portfolio and demonstrate strategies to pursue employment and
transfer opportunities.
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Graphic Design & Digital Media Advisory Board
The GDD Program Advisory Board seeks to maintain an open relationship with industry
professionals to guide curriculum development, course content and learning outcomes,
internship opportunities and guidance in all areas of the design industry. Our Advisory Board
members include professionals from package design, brand identity design, UX/UI design,
typographic design, prepress design, product design as well as instructors at the secondary and
post-secondary levels. Some of our members are former graduates from the GDD program who
have been working in the industry for the past decade. Our Advisory Board provides us with
valuable feedback which allows us to better train the designers of tomorrow.
Program Contact
Dr. Tiffany Ruocco
Associate Professor of Graphic Design & Digital Media
(856) 222-9311, ext. 1230
truocco@rcbc.edu
College Catalog
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