Degrees

• AA Degree in Graphic Design or Media Communication
• BA Degree in Art
  
• Minor in Art

AA Degree in Graphic Design or Media Communication

Mount St. Mary's College Associate Arts programs in Graphic Design and Media Communication will prepare the diligent student for a career in a varied world of visual media. These include graphic design, publishing, film and television, and related careers from corporate to freelance. At the end of the two year program, students will be prepared to present a portfolio based upon their choice of Graphic Design or Media Communication that will show competence in publishing, graphic production, visual communication including film, all with an emphasis in visual literacy. A strong foundation in design, competence with computer literacy, a continuous development of drawing skills and the understanding of mass media are central to the programs.

The A.A. Degree Program in Graphic Design or Media Communication Students entering both programs are urged to work with an advisor to plan a two year schedule to clearly understand the best sequencing of courses. Depending on date of entry to the program and students’ interests and goals, students entering the program in the second semester may need to attend summer school to complete the program.

Requirements for the A.A. in Graphic Design

First Year Fall

• Art I Drawing I (3)
• Art 2 Design (3)
• Art 5 Art Fundamentals or any Art History Course (3)

Spring and following semesters

Nine courses from the list below

• Art 164 Drawing II (3)
• Art 15 Computer Graphic I (3)
• Art 1 or 39 Photography I or Documentary Production (3)
• Art 102 Design II (3)
• Art 4 or 133 Illustration or Painting I (3)
• Art 130 Graphic Communications (3)
• Art 115 or 116 Computer Graphics II or Design for the World Wide Web (3)
• Art 131 Graphic Production (3)
• Art 35 Graphic Arts Internship* (1-3)

* Graphic Arts Internship - transfer students from the A.A. program to the B.A. program are not required to take Graphic Arts Internship, Art 35.

Graphic Arts Internship may be taken either Fall and/or Spring of the second year.  In addition, General Studies requirements and electives totaling 60 semester units are needed for the degree.

Requirements for the A.A. in Media Communication

• Art 1 Drawing I (3)
• Art 2 Design I (3)
• Art 10 Photography I (3)
• Art 15 Computer Graphics I (3)
• Art 39 Documentary Production (3)
• Art 102 Design II (3)
• Art 130 Graphic Communication (3)
• SOC 5 Sociological Perspectives (3)
• SOC 33 or 133 Culture, Music and Broadcasting (3)
• SOC 35 or 135 Mass Media (3)
• SOC 132 Film and Television (3)
• PHI 10 or 21 Critical Thinking or Moral Values (3)
• PHI 167 or 175 or 174 Ethics in Film or Philosophy of Film or
• Philosophy of Art (3)
• ART 35* Graphic Arts Internship (1-3)

Total of 39 – 42 units plus additional units sufficient to complete the A.A. degree. Note that many of the courses required in the major will also double count for the A.A. degree. * Graphic Arts Internship - transfer students from the A.A. program to the B.A. program are not required to take Graphic Arts Internship, Art 35.

BA Degree Requirements

Fine Art and Graphic Design

A student majoring in art may choose between two emphases, Fine Art or Graphic Design. In both the goal is to provide the undergraduate student with a thorough and comprehensive understanding of art as an essential human activity. It prepares students who wish to continue as professional artists, graphic designers, teachers, or in a related field.

The Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Art offers the students a thorough foundation through applied course work. As applied proficiency is gained, a personal direction is encouraged and a conceptual foundation is developed.

Art courses are offered on both the Chalon and Doheny campuses with the purpose of enriching the liberal arts experience, expanding the general studies offerings, and providing a comprehensive program for the major.

• ART 1 Drawing I (3)
• ART 2 Design I (3)
• ART 4 Painting I (3)
• ART 11 Printmaking I (3)
• ART12 Ceramics I (3)
• ART 15 Computer Graphics I (3)

One course from the following:

• ART 7/107 Experiences in the Visual Arts (3)
• ART 170 History of Art: Ancient thru Medieval (3)
• ART 171 History of Art: Renaissance thru Romanticism (3)
• ART 172 History of Art: The Modern World (3)
• ART 173 History of Art: Multiculturalism and the Visual Art (3)
• ART 174 History of Art: Women in Contemporary Art (3)

Students are encouraged to take all Art History courses

Upper Division Required Courses for an Emphasis in Fine Arts:

ART 122 Drawing II (Figure) (3)

and

Five additional upper division courses in art: (15)

and

ART 193 Senior Projects and Exhibition * (3)

(*must be completed during final year)

Students with an Emphasis in Fine Arts are encouraged to take a minimum of three semesters in at least one of the following medium: drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, plus general studies requirements and electives totaling 124 semester units, including modern language requirements.

Upper Division Required Courses for an Emphasis in Graphic Design:

• ART 106 Design II (3)
• ART 115 or 116 Computer Graphics II or World Wide Web (3)
• ART 122 Drawing 11 (Figure) (3)
• ART 130 Graphic Communication (3)
• ART 131 Graphic Production (3)
• ART 133 or Art 4 Illustration or painting (3)
• ART 193 Senior Project and Exhibition* (3)

(*must be completed during final year)

Plus general studies requirements and electives totaling 124 semester units, including modern language requirements.

Minor in Art

Requirements for the Minor in Art

A minimum of six courses (18 units) in Art:

• ART 1 Drawing I (3)
• ART 2 Design I (3)
• Any Fine Art course: (3)

One course from the following:

• ART 7/107 Experiences in the Visual Arts (3)
• ART 170 History of Art: Ancient thru Medieval (3)
• ART 171 History of Art: Renaissance thru Romanticism (3)
• ART 172 History of Art: The Modern World (3)
• ART 173 History of Art: Multiculturalism and the Visual Arts (3)
• ART 174 History of Art: Women in Contemporary Art (3)
• Any two additional courses (6 units) in Art:

• ART 1 Drawing I (3)
• ART 2 Design I (3)
• ART 15 Computer Graphics I (3)

A minimum of three courses(9 units) from the following:

• ART 102 Design II (3)
• ART 115 Computer Graphics II (3)
• ART 116 Design for the World Wide Web (3)
• ART 130 Graphic Communication (3)
• ART 131 Graphic Production (3)
• ART 133 Illustration (3)

A minimum of six courses (18 units) including one applied Art course:

• ART 7/107 Experiences in the Visual Arts (3)
• ART 170 History of Art: Ancient thru Medieval (3)
• ART 171 History of Art: Renaissance thru Romanticism (3)
• ART 172 History of Art: Modern World (3)
• ART 173 Multiculturalism and the Visual Arts (3)
• ART 174 Women in Contemporary Art (3)
• ART 175 Critical Theories in the Visual Arts (3)
• ART 199 Independent Study: Research Paper in Art History (3)
• One additional course in Art