Graphic Design, Applied Art and Design
Department:Visual and Performing Arts
School(s): Arts & Humanities
MCC Program Code: VC01CIP Code: 50.0409
NYSED Code (BRI): 86113
New, Transfer, or Re-admit students should contact Admissions at (585) 292-2200 or admissions@monroecc.edu.
Description
The Graphic Design program is dedicated to fostering excellence in design as a dynamic, multidisciplinary field. The profession now encompasses a wide range of areas, from traditional publication design to emerging fields such as interaction design, experience design, motion graphics, and digital storytelling. Design extends beyond visual aesthetics, incorporating tools like illustration, iconography, branding, and user interface design, while continuously adapting to technological advancements. Through a blend of hands-on experiences and real-world projects, students gain a comprehensive foundation in both traditional and digital media, ensuring they are prepared for the rapidly changing landscape of design.
This program also encourages students to explore electives in art, design, and technology, allowing them to develop specialized skills and build a strong, adaptable professional foundation that will serve them well in various industries.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Create visual form (perceptible products) in response to design problems.
2. Solve design problems reasonably, independently, and creatively as designers.
3. Combine tools and technologies to a range of new and challenging design problems.
4. Apply knowledge and skills pertinent to the design profession.
5. Demonstrate goal-oriented planning through research sketching comping.
6. Demonstrate a working understanding of design heritage and ideas as citizens of a diverse global community.
7. Participate as a proficient member of a functional design team as well as in individual design endeavors.
8. Exhibit integrity and responsibility through professional practices.
9. Seek, embrace, and make the most of professional and educational opportunities.
Employment Potential
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Distribution Requirements | Credit Hours |
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| FIRST SEMESTER |  |
| ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition | 3 |
| AAD 104 Introduction to Graphic Design, 2D | 3 |
| AAD 105 Typography | 3 |
| AAD 125 Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Art | 3 |
| ART 104 Drawing I: Foundation | 3 |
First Semester Total: | 15 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
| MTH 150 Survey of Mathematics OR ANY SUNY MATHEMATICS (SUNY-MATH) ELECTIVE | 3-4 |
| AAD 108 Ideation: Illustration and Design | 3 |
| AAD 160 Graphic Illustration: Vector Drawing | 3 |
| AAD 256 Motion Graphics | 3 |
| ART 204 Drawing II OR ART 154 Drawing the Human Figure | 3 |
Second Semester Total: | 15-16 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |
| AAD 112 Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART 118 Perspectives of Art History I: Ancient | 3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD HISTORY AND GLOBAL AWARENESS (SUNY-WHGA) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG) ELECTIVE | 3-4 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION NATURAL SCIENCES and Scientific Reasoning (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE | 3-4 |
| PROGRAM ELECTIVE* | 3 |
Third Semester Total: | 15-17 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |
| AAD 205 Graphic Design 2 | 3 |
| ART 119 Perspectives of Art History II: Modern | 3 |
| ART 212 Visual Arts, Identity, and Civic Dialogue | 3 |
| PROGRAM ELECTIVE* | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
Fourth Semester Total: | 15 |
TOTAL CREDITS: | 60-63 |
Revised 8/6/2026