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GD: Graphic Design

Core Outcomes Mapping

Mapping Level Indicators
  • 0: Not Applicable.
  • 1: Limited demonstration or application of knowledge and skills.
  • 2: Basic demonstration and application of knowledge and skills.
  • 3: Demonstrated comprehension and is able to apply essential knowledge and skills.
  • 4: Demonstrates thorough, effective and/or sophisticated application of knowledge and skills.

SAC – GD: Graphic Design

Core Outcomes
  1. Communication.
  2. Community and Environmental Responsibility.
  3. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.
  4. Cultural Awareness.
  5. Professional Competence.
  6. Self-Reflection.
Core Outcomes
Course # Course Name CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5 CO6
GD 101 Technology and Procedures 0 1 2 0 4 2
GD 114 Introductory Typography 4 1 3 1 4 3
GD 116 Intermediate Typography 3 0 3 1 4 2
GD 120 Graphic Design 1 3 2 3 0 3 2
GD 122 Graphic Design 2 3 3 4 4 4 3
GD 124 Graphic Design 3 4 1 4 3 4 3
GD 140 Digital Page Design 1 3 2 3 0 4 2
GD 141 Digital Page Design 2 3 0 4 0 4 2
GD 150 Digital Illustration 1 3 0 3 0 3 2
GD 151 Digital Illustration 2 3 1 4 0 4 4
GD 160 Digital Imaging 1 2 0 3 1 4 2
GD 221 Graphic Design 4 4 0 4 1-4* 4 3
GD 222 Graphic Design 5 4 1 4 1-4* 4 4
GD 228 Professional Graphic Design Practices 4 1 3 0 4 4
GD 229 Portfolio Preparation 4 1 4 0 4 4
GD 239 Illustration for Graphic Designers 2 0 3 1 3 2
GD 242 Combined Graphic Programs 3 0 4 0 4 3
GD 244 Print Strategies 0 2 3 0 4 2
GD 249 Design Studio 4 1-4* 4 1-4* 4 4
GD 260 Digital Imaging 2 1 0 2 0 4 3
GD 280A Cooperative Education: Graphic Design 4 1-4* 4 1-4* 4 4
*Projects in these courses change from year to year, with varying emphasis on these areas

**Internship placement sites may present different opportunities in these areas

Updated June 2018