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What are courses I take in college if I want to major in a field related to graphic design (computer art)?
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What are courses I take in college if I want to major in a field related to graphic design (computer art)?
This is a great question, the beauty of graphic design (computer art) is that it is an evolving field. Technology moves at an incredible pace as it grows and evolves the required courses and skill development does also, that is why it's very important to build a foundational core in the field. The courses recommended at this time would those that put you on a path to just adapt to the changes in graphic designs instead of having to learn a new discipline each change in the industry.
Most degree or certificate programs will have you start with the following:
Digital Publishing
Students here learn how to put both creativity and utility to use in different digital publishing approaches.
Algebra
This very broad area of mathematics know-how is all about finding hidden values and using symbols in math, and this is a required, math-based general education course in this degree for all students. Graphic designers use new forms of technology and new types of software to create products, including advertising campaigns and websites. When you enroll in one of these programs, you need to know what to expect. The required courses for a graphic design degree may include courses on working with clients, digital applications, general education courses, and classes in your concentration.
Students taking part in this important course can expect to learn all about the various typography and page layout approaches that every pro relies on to manipulate printed and digital view perspectives alike.
Design Strategies and Motivation
Combining research and old-fashioned logic and deduction, students in this course become intimately familiar with today’s many design strategies and the many motivations that might be found therein.
studies in the area of specialization comprise
25–30% of the total program; supportive courses in design, related technologies, and the visual
arts, 20–30%; studies in art/design histories and theory, 10–15%, and general studies, 25–35%.
Studies in the major area; supportive courses in design, related technologies, and the visual art
As you continue on your journey in this field guidance counselors, mentor programs are great resources and to determine and develop your own lane or style that you will bring you must practice, practice, practice.
The national standards and list of accredited schools or programs can be found via this link.
https://nasad.arts-accredit.org/accreditation/standards-guidelines/basic-competency-index/
Good luck on your journey.
This is a great question, the beauty of graphic design (computer art) is that it is an evolving field. Technology moves at an incredible pace as it grows and evolves the required courses and skill development does also, that is why it's very important to build a foundational core in the field. The courses recommended at this time would those that put you on a path to just adapt to the changes in graphic designs instead of having to learn a new discipline each change in the industry.
Most degree or certificate programs will have you start with the following:
Digital Publishing
Students here learn how to put both creativity and utility to use in different digital publishing approaches.
Algebra
This very broad area of mathematics know-how is all about finding hidden values and using symbols in math, and this is a required, math-based general education course in this degree for all students. Graphic designers use new forms of technology and new types of software to create products, including advertising campaigns and websites. When you enroll in one of these programs, you need to know what to expect. The required courses for a graphic design degree may include courses on working with clients, digital applications, general education courses, and classes in your concentration.
Students taking part in this important course can expect to learn all about the various typography and page layout approaches that every pro relies on to manipulate printed and digital view perspectives alike.
Design Strategies and Motivation
Combining research and old-fashioned logic and deduction, students in this course become intimately familiar with today’s many design strategies and the many motivations that might be found therein.
studies in the area of specialization comprise
25–30% of the total program; supportive courses in design, related technologies, and the visual
arts, 20–30%; studies in art/design histories and theory, 10–15%, and general studies, 25–35%.
Studies in the major area; supportive courses in design, related technologies, and the visual art
As you continue on your journey in this field guidance counselors, mentor programs are great resources and to determine and develop your own lane or style that you will bring you must practice, practice, practice.
The national standards and list of accredited schools or programs can be found via this link.
https://nasad.arts-accredit.org/accreditation/standards-guidelines/basic-competency-index/
Good luck on your journey.
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Jessica’s Answer
Each college has a slightly different curriculum for its Graphic Design major. You can generally find the course requirements for a degree program on the website of the college you're interested in before you decide to attend. Also, it would be best to discuss the courses you need to take to major in Graphic Design with your college counselor while you're considering enrolling and after you officially enroll. At the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where I went to college, at the time they only had a Bachelors of Art (BA) program where you majored in Art and completed a Concentration in Graphic Design. Now, they have a Bachelors of Science (BS) degree program for Graphic Design & Media specifically, but the classes aren't too different. Through their BA program, all Art degrees had to take the same base art classes (i.e., drawing, design fundamentals, art history, etc.), but then had to take courses specific to their concentration (i.e., typography, user interface design, etc.). I always feel it's best to look a school's required courses online first to get an idea of the types of skills you were learn and identify what inspires and interests you.