WCTC - Graphic Design - Required Courses

Printing & Graphics
Center of Excellence

Graphic Design
Required Courses

First Semester

Course Num Course Name Credits
201-112 Graphic Design I 3 *
201-118 Design Drawing & Color Theory 3
204-113 Page Layout/InDesign 3
204-121 Digital Illustration 3
801-195 Written Communication 3 + *
809-199 Psychology of Human Relations 3 *
Total Semester Credits 18

Second Semester

Course Num Course Name Credits
104-102 Marketing Principles 3
201-122 Graphic Design II 3 *
204-110 Print Media/Digital Pub I 3
204-131 Image Editing/Photoshop 3 *
801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Comm 3 +
804-123 Math w Business Apps 3 + *
Total Semester Credits 18

Summer Semester

Course Num Course Name Credits
204-138 Cooperative Ed - Graphics 3 *
Total Semester Credits 3

Third Semester

Course Num Course Name Credits
201-134 Typography 3 *
201-136 Advertising & Branding Design 3 *
207-110 Web Page Design I 3
204-132 Integrated Digital Production 3 *
801-197 Technical Reporting 3 *
Total Semester Credits 15

Fourth Semester

Course Num Course Name Credits
201-140 Communication Design Practicum 3 *
201-143 Advanced Digital Design 3 *
207-121 Multi-Media/Flash 3 *
809-195 Economics 3 + *
809-196 Introduction to Sociology 3 + *
Total Semester Credits 15

+ (Proficiency Exam Available)
* (Prerequisites or substitutes may apply to this class. Click on course title for specific information.)

Program Portfolio Required for Graduation, Portfolio Night Required for Graduation