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Program checklist · AAS

Graphic Design, AAS

Mohawk Valley Community College · Utica, NY

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
AAS
Credential class
ceterms:AssociateDegree
CIP
50.0702
Total credits (published)
64
Credits (computed from items)
64
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
193283
CourseShelf checklist
CK_193283_288a17fe
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

First Semester

7 items
  1. CF 100
    College Foundations Seminar
    Not resolved to a course
    1
  2. MD 161
    Visual Communication
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  3. EN 101
    As published: “English 1: Composition”
    3
  4. FA 101
    As published: “General Drawing”
    3
  5. FA 105
    As published: “Foundation Design”
    3
  6. GD 198
    Graphic Design 1: Fundamentals
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  7. Physical Education Elective
    Not resolved to a course
    0.5

Second Semester

6 items
  1. FA 103
    Figure Drawing 1
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  2. GD 145
    Digital Applications 1
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  3. GD 199
    Graphic Design 2: Advanced Design Studio
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  4. FA 106
    Color Theory
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  5. MA 110
    As published: “Elementary Statistics”
    3
  6. Physical Education Elective
    Not resolved to a course
    0.5

Third Semester

6 items
  1. EN 102
    As published: “English 2: Ideas and Values in Literature”
    3
  2. HU 204
    As published: “History of Art 1”
    3
  3. GD 297
    Graphic Design 3: Design Systems
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  4. GD 146
    Digital Applications 2
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  5. PY 101
    As published: “Introduction to General Psychology”
    3
  6. Physical Education Elective
    Not resolved to a course
    0.5

Fourth Semester

6 items
  1. CG 214
    Motion Graphics
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  2. GD 299
    Graphic Design Portfolio Workshop
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  3. GD 298
    Graphic Design 4: Social Media and Web
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  4. Natural Science Elective
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  5. HU 205
    As published: “History of Art 2”
    3
  6. Physical Education Elective
    Not resolved to a course
    0.5

Program Goals and Outcomes

19 items
  1. Prepare students to demonstrate an understanding of conceptual and technological design formats and processes
    Not resolved to a course
  2. ​Students will demonstrate a command of the design process from research and analysis to presentation of the final product.​
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Students will effectively utilize the elements of visual language including composition, visual priorities, image, and type.
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Develop students’ understanding of industry, professional, and creative standards
    Not resolved to a course
  5. ​Students will organize and construct sketch development folders included in a professional-level portfolio.
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Students will apply a working knowledge of the characteristics of both print and electronic media and explain how they impact the public presentation of their work.
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Provide students with a knowledge of graphic design through diverse historical and global perspectives
    Not resolved to a course
  8. ​Students will research historical and global graphic design theories, providing them with diverse sources of inspiration in their own work.
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Students will explain how historical and contemporary design theories influence current design practices.
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Students will participate in events and attend presentations by visiting artists/professionals within the field, sponsored by the Design + Digital Media Club.
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Provide students with the information literacy skills needed to address global communication needs
    Not resolved to a course
  12. ​Students will correctly utilize and cite both traditional and digital sources for research purposes.
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Students will research, use, and manipulate existing images within acceptable ethical and legal guidelines under appropriate supervision and direction.
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Students will research and present a contemporary issue within the graphic design profession.
    Not resolved to a course
  15. Prepare students to demonstrate the technical skills required for production work in the Graphic Arts field
    Not resolved to a course
  16. ​Students will demonstrate proficiency in screen printing, cutting vinyl graphics, and setting up/printing full-color stickers per industry standards.​
    Not resolved to a course
  17. Students will demonstrate comprehensive technical skills by completing a bookbinding thesis project.
    Not resolved to a course
  18. Prepare students to transfer to a four-year institution with full junior status or gain employment in the graphic design industry
    Not resolved to a course
  19. ​Graduates will continue their education or gain employment within the field of graphic design.​
    Not resolved to a course
Source. Mohawk Valley Community College, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.mvcc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=3&poid=291&returnto=235. Captured page pages/0040.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.