Visual Communications Technology: Graphic Arts/Printing, Academic Programs, SUNY Orange Catalog

Visual Communications Technology: Graphic Arts/Printing

CAREER DEGREE
MIDDLETOWN CAMPUS
DISTANCE LEARNING

Visual Communications Technology: Graphic Arts/Printing Gateway Courses:

Gateway courses: ART 103, ART 107, ART 123
Key courses: ART 123, ART 124, ART 223, ART 223
Electives: ART 113, ART 114, ART 117, ART 118, ART 119, ART 120, ART 121, ART 122, ART 127, ART 201, ART 205, ART 207, ART 225, ART 226, CIT 111, COM 107, COM 113, COM 115, COM 221, COM 223, COM 225, COM 227, MKT 101, MKT 201

Courses above have been recommended by the department to help introduce you to the program (Gateway courses) and guide you in selecting courses that will provide you with the best academic experience (Key courses and suggested Electives).

PPREREQUISITE
CCOREQUISITE
P/CPRE/COREQUISITE

First Semester

Course #	Course Name	P, C, P/C	Credits
ENG 101	Freshman English 1 (G10A [w] & G11A)	P	3
MAT ___	SUNY Mathematics (G1A)		3
ART 103	Drawing 1		2
ART 107	Design 1 (G8A)		3
ART 123	Visual Communication and Graphic Design 1 (G8A)		3
PES 100	Concepts of Physical Wellness		1
	Total Semester Credits		15

Milestones

During this semester, students should:

See advisor
Register for ART 123 (Vis Comm & Graphic Design 1)

Second Semester

Course #	Course Name	P, C, P/C	Credits
ENG 102	Freshman English 2 (G7A and G12A)	P	3
ART 124	Visual Communication and Graphic Design 2	P	3
ART 104	Drawing 2	P	2
ART 108	Design 2 (G8A)	P	3
ART 128	History of Art 2 (G7A)		3
ART 111	Color (G8A)		2
	Total Semester Credits		16

Milestones

During this semester, students should:

See advisor
Register for ART 124 (Vis Comm & Graphic Design 2)
Apply for returning scholarships

Third Semester

Course #	Course Name	P, C, P/C	Credits
______	Category E Social Science Elective (G6A)		3
ART 223	Visual Communication and Graphic Design 3	P	3
Either ART 113	Painting 1
Or ART 117	Figure Drawing 1	P
Or ART 119	Photography 1
Or ART 121	Digital Photography 1	P
Or ART 225	Web Design 1	P	3-4
ART 203	Modern Art: The 20th Century (G7A)		3
COM 101	Foundations of Communication (G10A [o] and G11A)		3
ART 230	Arts and Communication Practicum		2
	Total Semester Credits		17-18

Milestones

During this semester, students should:

See advisor
Register for ART 223 (Vis Comm and Graphic Design 3)
Register for ART 230 (Arts and Communication Practicum)

Fourth Semester

Course #	Course Name	P, C, P/C	Credits
______	Restricted SUNY Elective (G3A, G4A or G5A) *		3
______	SUNY Natural Sciences (G2A)		3
ART 224	Visual Communication and Graphic Design 4	P	2
Either ART 114	Painting 2
Or ART 118	Figure Drawing 2
Or ART 120	Photography 2
Or ART 122	Digital Photography 2
Or ART 226	Web Design 2		3
______	Restricted Elective **		3
PES ___	Physical Education Elective		1
	Total Semester Credits		15

Milestones

During this semester, students should:

Register for ART 224 (Vis Comm and Graphic Design 4)
Register for ART 230 (if not already completed)
Apply for graduation
Finalize portfolio of work

TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 63-64

Notes:

*Student must select one from G3A (SUNY Social Sciences), G4A (SUNY US History & Gov) or G5A (SUNY World History)

**Students select appropriate restricted electives based on their career goals after consultation with their academic advisor. Restricted Electives: ART 113, ART 114, ART 117, ART 118, ART 119, ART 120, ART 121, ART 122, ART 127, ART 201, ART 205, ART 207, ART 225, ART 226, CIT 111, COM 107, COM 113, COM 115, COM 221, COM 223, COM 225, COM 227, MKT 101, MKT 201

Students must complete a two-course sequence in Painting, Figure Drawing, Web Design, Photography or Digital Photography for degree

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