Graphic and Web Design Technology, A.S.
Associate in Science
Arts, Humanities, Communication and DesignContact Information
(850) 201-8352
techedu@tcc.fl.edu
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About this Program
The Graphic and Web Design Technology, A.S. degree prepares students who seek careers as graphic design assistants. It can also be used as supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in this occupation.
Total Credit Hours:
64
Estimated Time to Complete Program:
5 terms*
*based on 15 credit hours per term
Estimated Tuition Cost:
$6,453.12*
Eligible for Financial Aid:
Yes
Eligible for Veteran's Aid:
Yes
*based on current in-state tuition rate of $100.83 per credit hour
Program Overview & Requirements
Program Purpose:
To prepare for employment as graphic design assistants or supplement training for persons previously or currently employed in this occupation.
Program Length:
64 credit hours
Academic Division:
Business, Industry and Technology
Contact:
(850) 201-8352 or techedu@tcc.fl.edu
View Information about Graduation Requirements and Year of Entry .
General Education (15 credit hours)
- ENC1101 College Composition 3 credit hour(s)
- Any General Education Humanities State Core course 3 credit hour(s)
- Any General Education Mathematics State Core course 3 credit hour(s)
- Any General Education Natural Sciences State Core course 3 credit hour(s)
- Any General Education Social Sciences State Core course 3 credit hour(s)
Program Courses (49 credit hours)
- ART1201C 2D Foundations/Design 3 credit hour(s)
- CGS1820 Web Page Authoring 3 credit hour(s)
- GRA1111C Graphic Design I 3 credit hour(s)
- GRA1206C Typography 3 credit hour(s)
- GRA2103C Computer Based Design I 3 credit hour(s)
- GRA2105C Computer Based Design II 4 credit hour(s)
- GRA2121 Publication Design 3 credit hour(s)
- GRA2140 Web Page Design 3 credit hour(s)
- MAR1350 Marketing the Individual 3 credit hour(s)
- MNA1161 Introduction to Customer Service 3 credit hour(s)
- MNA2130 Business Communication 3 credit hour(s)
- PGY1800C Digital Photography 3 credit hour(s)
- PGY2801C Photoshop 3 credit hour(s)
- Three college-credit courses with ART, CGS, COP, CTS, GRA, or PGY prefix (excluding ) or IDS2941 9 credit hour(s)
First Semester
- Meet with the Advising Center & declare a meta-major
- Attend events during First Year Experience Week
- Check on the Course Requirements
- Club participation can boost your GPA! Consider joining these:
- Eyrie Literary & Art Magazine
- Talon Newspaper
- Speech and Debate Team
- African Drum and Dance Ensemble
- Theatre TCC!
- Curtain Call
- Art Club
- Open Mic
- TCC Jazz Band
- Capital City Band of TCC
- Tallahassee Civic Chorale
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The Learning Commons
Main Campus
(850) 201 – 8193
Learningcommons@tcc.fl.edu
Decide A.S isn’t for you? Get into the workforce faster with shorter certificates:
- Graphic Design Support Certificate(15 hrs.)
- Graphic Design Production Certificate (24 hrs.)
By 30 credit hours
- Visit Career Center
Student Union, 2nd Floor, Student Support Services - Meet with the Advising Center
- Check on the Course Requirements
- Review your degree audit in TCC EagleNet
By 45 credit hours (75% completion)
- Complete graduation check workshop online.
(You will receive an email notification when you are eligible.) - Review your degree audit in TCC EagleNet
Last semester
- Want to Walk? Commencement ceremonies only take place once a year, so check the deadline!
- Review your degree audit in TCC EagleNet
- Review Graduation Checklist
- You Must Apply for Degree (for instructions, click here)
Contact information
Business, Industry and Technology
P: (850) 201-8352
E: techedu@tcc.fl.edu
Advising
TCC Main Campus
Student Union Building, Second Floor
P: (850) 201-8440
E: advisingcenter@tcc.fl.edu
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