Graphic Communication Major
Bachelor of Science

Design Emphasis (70 credits)
For students who are interested in using their artistic skills in a technology-oriented setting. They may work as graphic artists, as web page designers or as desktop publishing professionals. Students may also consider a second major or a minor in commercial art or computer science.

Graphic Communication 106, Introduction to Communication Technology (2 credits)
Graphic Communication 150, Digital Toolbox: Photoshop and Illustrator I
Graphic Communication 200, Color and Typography
Graphic Communication 210, History of Graphic Design (2 credits)
Graphic Communication 230, Digital Photography
Graphic Communication 290, Digital Toolbox: Photoshop and Illustrator II
Graphic Communication 295, 3-D Digital Design
Graphic Communication 320, Introduction to Multimedia Production
Graphic Communication 330, Digital Video I
Graphic Communication 340, Digital Video II
Graphic Communication 360, Digital Flash Gaming
Graphic Communication 450, Projects for Graphic Communication Majors
Graphic Communication 480, Internship (4 credit hours required)
Required Support Courses:
Accounting 105, Introduction to Accounting Basics (2 credits)
Art 101, Drawing and Composition
Art 107, 2D and 3D Design
Art 202, Intermediate Drawing
Business 101, Introduction to Business
Business 301, Principles of Marketing

Design Management Emphasis (70 credits)
For students who wish to evolve their graphic communication skills into management positions or start their own company. Students wishing to excel in this area may consider a second major or minor in business.

Graphic Communication 106, Introduction to Communication Technology (2 credits)
Graphic Communication 150, Digital Toolbox: Photoshop and Illustrator I
Graphic Communication 200, Color and Typography
Graphic Communication 320, Introduction to Multimedia Production
Graphic Communication 450, Projects for Graphic Communication Majors
Graphic Communication 480, Internship (4 credit hours required)
Required Support Courses:
Accounting 105, Introduction to Accounting Basics (2 credits)
Art 101, Drawing and Composition
Art 107, 2D and 3D Design
Art 202, Intermediate Drawing
Business 101, Introduction to Business
Business 301, Principles of Marketing
Business 302, Principles of Management
Business 320, Promotion Management
Communication 203, Advertising
Communication 227, Technical Writing in Organizations
Computer Science 107, Problem Solving Using Information Technology
Mathematics 112, Introduction to Statistics

Print Management Emphasis (65 credits)
For students wishing to enter the print industry and is a collaborative program with Waukesha County Technical College. The print management emphasis is based upon both the actual operation of print presses as well as design/management/business concepts.

Graphic Communication 106, Introduction to Communication Technology (2 credits)
GRC 110 (WCTC204-110) Print Media/Digital Publishing I
GRC 120 (WCTC204-120) Print Media II
GRC 121 (WCTC204-121) Digital Illustration
GRC 122 (WCTC204-122) Post Press/Distribution
GRC 130 (WCTC204-130) Print Media III
GRC 135 (WCTC204-139) Digital Workflows
GRC 140 (WCTC204-140) Estimating and Scheduling
GRC 141 (WCTC204-141) Production Coordination/Customer Service
GRC 142 (WCTC204-142) Color Management
Graphic Communication 450, Projects for Graphic Communication Majors
Graphic Communication 480, Internship (4 credit hours required)
Required Support Courses:
Accounting 205, Financial Accounting
Business 101, Introduction to Business
Business 301, Principles of Marketing
Business 302, Principles of Management
Business 305, Principles of Operation Management
Computer Science 107, Problem Solving Using Information Technology (2 credits)
Computer Science 109, Technological Productivity (2 credits)
Mathematics 112, Introduction to Statistics

Web Design Emphasis (64 credits)
For students who particularly wish to develop applications on the World Wide Web. Students wishing to excel in this area may consider a second major or minor in business or computer science.

Graphic Communication 106, Introduction to Communication Technology (2 credits)
Graphic Communication 150, Digital Toolbox: Photoshop and Illustrator I
Graphic Communication 200, Color and Typography
Graphic Communication 320, Introduction to Multimedia Production
Graphic Communication 330, Digital Video I or
    Graphic Communication 295, 3-D Digital Design
Graphic Communication 360, Digital Flash Gaming
Graphic Communication 450, Projects for Graphic Communication Majors
Graphic Communication 480, Internship (4 credit hours required)
Required Support Courses:
Art 101, Drawing and Composition
Art 107, 2D and 3D Design
Communication 370, Communication Technology and Society
Computer Science 109, Technological Productivity (2 credits)
Computer Science 110, Problem Solving through Programming
Computer Science 220, Information Systems
Computer Science 319, World Wide Web Programming
Computer Science 351, Database Design
Mathematics 112, Introduction to Statistics

Graphic Design Minor (20 Credits)
Graphic Communication 106, Introduction to Communication Technology (2 credits)
Graphic Communication 150, Digital Toolbox Photoshop and Illustrator 1
Graphic Communication 200, Color and Typography
Graphic Communication 210, History of Graphic Design (2 credits)
Graphic Communication 230, Digital Photography or
     Graphic Communication 330, Digital Video
Graphic Communication 320, Introduction to Multimedia

Web Design Minor (20 Credits)
Computer Science 109, Technological Productivity (2 credits)
Graphic Communication 106, Introduction to Communication Technology (2 credits)
Graphic Communication 150, Digital Toolbox Photoshop and Illustrator 1
Graphic Communication 200, Color and Typography
Graphic Communication 320, Introduction to Multimedia
Graphic Communication 360, Digital Flash Gaming