Graphic Design, Graphic Arts and Media Technology, AA

Program Description

The Associate of Arts, Graphic Arts & Media Technology, Graphic Design Emphasis offers classes that lead to transfer to a four-year institution. Instruction includes the use of industry standard graphics software, and GAMT computer labs are equipped with the latest Apple computers with support scanners, printers, a sound recording facility and a complete prepress/print shop facility. 

Recommended Course Schedule

Plan of Study Grid
1st semesterUnits
ART 101 Drawing I 3
GRC 100 Introduction To Graphic Arts and Media Technologies 3
GRC 116 Introduction to Digital Art & Design 3
English 5 3
Mathematics 5 3
 Semester Total15
2nd semester
GRC 117 Introduction to Motion Graphics 3
GRC 175 Web Design I 3
GRC 200 Design Thinking & Methodologies 3
English 5 3
Fine Art 5 3
 Semester Total15
3rd semester
GRC 210 Typography I 3
GRC 275 Web Design II 3
Elective 3
Social Science/U.S. Nevada Constitutions 3
Science 3
 Semester Total15
4th semester
GRC 153 Commercial Printing Processes 3
GRC 220 Graphic Design I 3
Elective 3
Humanities/Diversity 3
Science 3
 Semester Total15
 Total Units60
 
5

 See General Education requirements for AA/AS.

6

 See program recommendations and requirements. 

Program Requirments

AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.  

To earn an AA/AS degree, students must:

  1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
  2. Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
  3. Satisfy General Education requirements for the AA/AS.
  4. Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
General Education Requirements
English3-6
Must include ENG 102 or ENG 114 1
Fine Arts3
Recommended:
Introduction to Digital Photography
Humanities3
Recommended:
History of the Built Environment
Mathematics3
Fundamentals of College Mathematics (or higher)
Science6
Social Science3
Recommended:
Introduction to American Politics
Additional College Requirements
Diversity[3]
Recommended:
History of the Built Environment
Foreign Language 20
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 3[3]
Recommended
Introduction to American Politics
Degree Requirements
ART 101Drawing I3
GRC 100Introduction To Graphic Arts and Media Technologies3
GRC 116Introduction to Digital Art & Design3
GRC 117Introduction to Motion Graphics3
GRC 200Design Thinking & Methodologies3
Emphasis Requirements 4
IMPORTANT: Please see Graphic Communications Faculty Adviser for sequencing of track requirements.
GRC 153Commercial Printing Processes3
GRC 175Web Design I3
GRC 210Typography I3
GRC 220Graphic Design I3
GRC 275Web Design II3
Elective Requirements6
Choose two courses from the following.
Storyboarding
Digital Video Production
Motion Graphics for Video
3D Modeling and Texturing
Portfolio Workshop
Introduction to Animation
Total Units60
1

If you place into ENG 102 or ENG 114, the additional 3 required units will become elective credit.

2

Associate of Arts - Graphic Arts & Media Technology is designed to transfer to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Arts at UNR and the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Visual Media at NSC, which have no Foreign Language Requirements. If transferring to UNR Bachelor of Arts (BA) there is a 0-14 credit Foreign Language requirement. Check with Academic Advisement for the latest information.

3

Course may also count toward degree requirements. Please consult with Academic Advisement.

4

See Graphic Communications Faculty Adviser for sequencing of graphic communications requirements.

Program Outcomes

Students completing the degree will:

PSLO1: Identify and apply historical and current design theories and concepts in the production of visually engaging media that meets the requirements of the graphic communications industry.

PSLO2: Acquire a broad skill set in current graphics related technologies, including computer software applications, processes and other production techniques used in the graphic communications industry.

PSLO3: Acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to transfer to a four-year institution.

Transfer Agreements

AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. General information about general transfer agreements can be found on the Academic Advisement website. TMCC has agreements with the following institutions towards a bachelor's degree in the same of similar discipline.