Graphic Design (GRD.AAS)

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College.

  •  Graphic Design students will demonstrate an understanding of and ability to weld disparate visual elements into an acceptable graphic solution to meet their clients’ demands.
  • Graphic Design students will demonstrate sufficient competency in producing preliminary layouts, “comps” (tighter, more comprehensive layouts) and acceptable skills in the indication of necessary pictorial elements (generally with markers).
  • Graphic Design students will demonstrate sufficient knowledge of generally accepted principles of color.
  • Graphic Design students will demonstrate the required level of computer literacy with the basic graphic software used in the profession. Currently Adobe’s InDesign (GRD 1750) and Illustrator (GRD 1850) from Adobes’ Creative Suite 2.
  • Graphic Design students will analyze the relationship between form and content

Program Plan 2023-2024

Full Time - Fall Start

**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**

Year 1 - Fall

Courses
ART 1510 Basic Drawing 3
PHO 1700 Beginning Digital Photography                                                                                               4
COM 1290 Interpersonal Communication 3
  or COM 1600 Fundamentals of Speech 3
GRD 1100 Graphic Design                                                                                                                                                            3
GRD 1120 Typography in Design 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  16

Year 1 - Winter

Courses
GRD 1160 Advertising Design 3
GRD 1210 Rendering Techniques                                                                                                 3
GRD 1750 Computer Design 4
GRD 1850 Digital Illustration 4
  TOTAL CREDITS  14

Year 1 - Summer

Courses
GRD 1310 Graphic Design UI 3
GRD 2100 Graphic Systems Design                                                                                          3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

Year 2 - Fall

Courses
ENG 1350 Business Communications                                                                                                                      3
  or ENG 1510 Composition I 3
Gen Ed MTA  Any 3-Credit Elective 3
Gen Ed MTA  Social Science 3
GRD 1320 Digital Typography 3
GRD 1450 Brand Identity Design 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  15

MILESTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for graduation for this degree.

Year 2 - Winter

Courses
Gen Ed Mathematics/Science 4
GRD 2301-3 Graphic Design Internship                                                                                                  1-3
  or GRD 2401-3 Advanced Design Projects 1-3
GRD 2350 Graphic Design Strategies 3
GRD 2450 Portfolio Preparation 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  11-13
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Total Credits 62-64