Graphic Design - Associate of Applied Science
NMSU Alamogordo 2024-2025 Catalog
A grade of C- or better is required in all courses.
Total Credits Required for Degree: 61
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 61 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Select one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 12-14 credits. 1, 2 | 12-14 | |
| This degree requires courses from Areas I, IV, and VI; students must select one other course from one of the remaining areas to complete General Education requirements. | ||
Area I: Communications | ||
| Composition I | 4 | |
Area II: Mathematics | ||
Area III: Laboratory Science | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
Area V: Humanities | ||
Area VI: Creative/Fine Arts | ||
| Orientation in Art | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| Program Requirements | ||
| ARTS 1240 | Design I | 3 |
| ARTS 1610 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ENTR 1110 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| FDMA 1120 | Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| BUSA 1110 | Intro to Business | 3 |
| FDMA 1210 | Digital Video Production I | 3 |
| FDMA 1360 | Web Design I | 3 |
| FDMA 1515 | Introduction to Digital Image Editing - Photoshop | 3 |
| FDMA 1535 | Introduction to Illustrator | 3 |
| FDMA 1536 | Advanced Computer Illustration | 3 |
| FDMA 1545 | Introduction to Photography & Digital Imaging | 3 |
| FDMA 2325 | Advanced Photoshop | 3 |
| FDMA 2287 | Digital Design Studio | 3 |
| FDMA 2994 | Portfolio Design & Development | 3 |
| MKTG 2110 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
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Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area.
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See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
NMSU Alamogordo 2024-2025 Catalog
A Suggested Plan of Study - Graphic Design
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
A grade of C- or better is required in all courses.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ARTH 1115G | Orientation in Art | 3 |
| ARTS 1240 | Design I | 3 |
| BUSA 1110 | Intro to Business | 3 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| FDMA 1515 | Introduction to Digital Image Editing - Photoshop | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARTS 1610 | Drawing I | 3 |
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| FDMA 1210 | Digital Video Production I | 3 |
| FDMA 2325 | Advanced Photoshop | 3 |
| PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| FDMA 1120 | Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| FDMA 1535 | Introduction to Illustrator | 3 |
| FDMA 1545 | Introduction to Photography & Digital Imaging | 3 |
| MKTG 2110 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Select one course from Area II, III, or V 1 | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENTR 1110 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| FDMA 1360 | Web Design I | 3 |
| FDMA 1536 | Advanced Computer Illustration | 3 |
| FDMA 2287 | Digital Design Studio | 3 |
| FDMA 2994 | Portfolio Design & Development | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
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See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses.