Studio 艺术: Graphic Design (Fine 艺术) (A.S.)

Study graphic design at JCC

The Studio 艺术 degree with a concentration in graphic design at Jamestown 社区 College prepares you for transfer to a four-year institution and pursue careers in fields such as graphic design, 动画, 工业设计, and creative direction.

The JCC program includes courses in graphic design, typography and layout, 视频和声音, 动画, 画, three-dimensional design, 和摄影. JCC’s art and design facilities, 技术实验室, and access to visual resources on campus, such as the Weeks Gallery, provide a solid foundation in design and sought-after skill sets.

  • Introductory courses focus on technical and software skills to produce engaging visual communication projects.
  • In later coursework you'll refine your skills, create meaningful design, and develop a professional portfolio.

Graphic design internships are available as part of your coursework both on- and off-campus. 实习 can help you build a portfolio, be more competitive for jobs and transfer schools, and gain professional experience and contacts.

2022 median pay for graphic designers: $57,990/year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Where to study at JCC

Graphic design skills

After you complete the program, you will be able to:

  • Demonstrate understanding of at least one principal form of artistic expression and the creative process inherent therein.
  • Employ methods of visual analysis necessary for critical judgments about one’s creative processes and decisions.
  • Integrate critical methods of describing, 分析, and judging visual experiences that are used in making oral and written interpretations of visual art.

学期1

  纽约州立大学
  JCC
课程
学分
需求的满足

ART 1510: Drawing I

3
纽约州立大学: 艺术

ART 1530: 2-D Design and Color

3
纽约州立大学: 艺术

ART 1730: Graphic Design I

3
纽约州立大学: 艺术

ENG 1510: English Composition I

3
纽约州立大学: 人文学科 JCC:College Composition

INT 1555:询问

2
JCC:Critical and Integrative Reasoning
  • Discuss transfer options and career tracks with your advisor in order to maximize transferable credits.

学期2

  纽约州立大学
  JCC
课程
学分
需求的满足

Program Core 选修

3
纽约州立大学: 艺术

社会科学 选修

3
纽约州立大学: 多样性 纽约州立大学: 社会科学 JCC:多样性: Equity, 包容, and Social Justice JCC:Scientific Reasoning: 社会科学

ART 1750: Graphic Design II

3
纽约州立大学: 艺术

ENG 1530: English Composition II

3
纽约州立大学: 写 & Oral Communication JCC:College Composition JCC:Oral Communication

数学ematics 选修

推荐:

MAT 1500: Problem Solving with 数学 (or higher)

3
纽约州立大学: 数学 JCC:数学ematical Reasoning

学期3

  纽约州立大学
  JCC
课程
学分
需求的满足

ART 1550: Art in Culture I

3

ART 1740: Typography and Layout

3
纽约州立大学: 艺术

ART 2560:艺术 & 设计:投资组合 & 专业

4
纽约州立大学: 艺术 JCC:应用学习

自然科学 选修

推荐:

BIO 1510: 健康 Science

3
纽约州立大学: 自然科学 JCC:Scientific Reasoning: 自然科学

ART 1670: Photo I: Digital Photography

3
纽约州立大学: 艺术
  • Science elective with lab portion recommended for transfer to bachelor’s degree programs.
  • Refer to 纽约州立大学 general education checklist for Social Science electives.

学期4

  纽约州立大学
  JCC
课程
学分
需求的满足

ART 1560: Art in Culture II

3
JCC:Cultural Understanding

ART 2540: 4D Design

3

ART 1540: 3D Design/Concepts/Materials

3
纽约州立大学: 艺术

Program Core 选修

推荐:

ART 1500:艺术 & Design Appreciation

3

选修

推荐:

SOC 1510: Intro to Sociology

3
纽约州立大学: 多样性 纽约州立大学: 社会科学 JCC:多样性: Equity, 包容, and Social Justice JCC:Global Perspectives

Physical Education and World 语言 are also recommended for credit transfer.