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The Graphic Arts Technology program is offered for students who are interested in Graphic Arts.   This program teaches design principles for the creation of advertising and publishing materials such as letterheads, business cards, ads, fliers, brochures and manuals.

Possible Employment Positions: 

Graphic arts or artist

Possible Employment Locations: 

Government agency, state agency, business or industry.

Prerequisites: 

ENGL 0313, ENGL 0323, MATH 0302, PSYC 0200 and PSYC 0300

Program Duration: 

Three semesters.  An additional semester of basic skills courses may be required depending on student’s prior training/education.
Lab Kit:  $130 to be paid at the time of registration
1Students who lack proficiency in sign communication may be required to enroll in SLNG 1304, SLNG 1305 or SLNG 1344 until proficiency is attained.
1Students who lack a proficiency in keyboarding speed and accuracy may be required to enroll in POFT 1127 until proficiency is attained.

First Semester
Course    Semester Hours
GRPH 1305   3
ARTC 1313   3
ARTC 1302   3
1ARTS 1316   3
Total    12

Second Semester
Course    Semester Hours
ARTC 1327   3
ARTC 2313   3
ARTC 1353   3
1ARTS 1317   3
Total    12

Third Semester
Course    Semester Hours
ARTC 2335   3
GRPH 23882   3
Elective3   3
Elecitve3   3
Total    12

Total Hours   36

1Howard College Courses
2Capstone course—Students must provide their own transportation to and from internship sites.
3Elective(s) may be selected from the following:  ARTS 1311, ARTS 1312, ARTS 2316, ARTS 2326, ARTS 2327, or a course approved by the Division Director.