Please see catalog for full program requirements. Central Maine Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and employer.

The Associate in Applied Science in Graphic Communications provides students with broad exposure to graphic design and digital imaging technologies while preparing them for a variety of employment opportunities.

Students gain knowledge in:

Graduates may pursue careers in:

• Design and Layout• Desktop Publishing• Digital Imaging• Screen Printing• Digital Photography

Employment may be found at:

• Small and Large Commercial Printers

• Copy Centers• Media Companies• Marketing & Advertising

Agencies

GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS

Associate in Applied Science

• Art Theory• Typography• Graphic Design• Photographic Composition• Image Editing• Color Theory• Web Page Development

• Studio Photography• Wide Format Printing• Screen Printing• Vinyl Cutting• Digital Printing and

Finishing

*Placement determined by assessment test scores and/or prior college coursework

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Degree Requirements

Semester I Credit HoursENG ___* Select one of the following: 3

*ENG 101 College WritingENG 105 College Writing Seminar (4)

MAT 100* Intermediate Algebra or higher 3GRC 103 Digital Page Layout I 3GRC 176 Photoshop I 3GRC 102 Graphic Design I 3

Semester II GRC 106 Vector Illustration I 3GRC 119 Web Media I 3GRC 107 Digital Systems & Equipment I 3COM ___ Select one of the following: 3

COM 100 Public SpeakingCOM 101 Interpersonal Communication

ENG 201 ENG 201 Technical Writing 3

Semester III ___ ___ Elective Math/Science 3___ ___ Elective: GRC 3___ ___ Elective: GRC 3___ ___ Elective: GRC 3___ ___ Elective: Humanities/Social Science 3

Semester IV ___ ___ Elective: GRC 3___ ___ Elective: GRC 3___ ___ Elective: GRC 3___ ___ Elective: GRC 3___ ___ Elective: Humanities/Social Science 3

Total Credit Hour Requirements 60-61

Graphic Communications Electives

Introduction to 2-D DesignDrawing IIntroduction to Digital PhotographyPortfolio Design & DevelopmentIntroduction to Screen PrintingVector Illustration IIDigital Page Layout IIWeb Media IIDigital Photo EditingGraphic Design IIAdvanced Screen PrintingDigital Imaging & Wrap InstallationPhotoshop IISpecial TopicsInternship ExperienceProduction ExperienceSmall Business ManagementPrinciples of MarketingWeb DevelopmentJava Scripting

Please see the catalog for course codes and course descriptions.