Lincoln College Online

As you earn your Associate of Science Degree in Graphic Design at Lincoln College Online, you will complete 12 core courses, five general education courses and one additional course. Your Student Advisor will provide your personalized detailed course schedule at the time of your enrollment.

Graphic Design, AS Core Courses ~ Titles and Descriptions

WD131 ~ Fundamentals of Design

6.0 Quarter Credit Hours

This course discusses the theory of line, texture, color, form, balance, proportion, size, shape, mass, unity and variety. Spatial relationship and compositions in two and three dimensional space, two dimensional radii manipulation and form transition are also covered. Students will be introduced to graphic composition, layout and the use of grids in graphics composition.
Prerequisite(s): None

WD132 ~ Elements of Design

6.0 Quarter Credit Hours

This course is an overview of both typography and color theory. Students will learn the theoretical and applicable principles of letter forms and color theory basics. Topics include layout, grids, experiments in two-dimensional composition, the techniques of artwork, typography studies leading to the creation of new typefaces, in addition to typography as applied to commercial design. Color theory, color relationships, the psychology of color and the use of color in design will also be explored.
Prerequisite(s): None

WD133 ~ Digital Imaging

6.0 Quarter Credit Hours

This course focuses on the utilization of industry standard software to edit images and prepare images for print and the Web. Various image formats and image compression will also be covered, as well as the basics of computer file management.
Prerequisite(s): None

WD134 ~ Digital Illustration

6.0 Quarter Credit Hours

Students will utilize current industry software to produce vector-based computer illustrations and incorporate these skills into comprehensive designs. The concepts of space, composition and special relationships will be explored through practical hands on projects. Students will also learn how to export and import vector images into other computer applications.
Prerequisite(s): None

WD204 ~ Design for Print

6.0 Quarter Credit Hours

This course focuses on current industry design software and design theory for the preparation of print-based media. Students will learn design and layout methods for newspapers, magazines, commercial packaging and other print-based mediums. Digital pre-press standards and practices will also be covered.
Prerequisite(s): WD131, WD132, WD133

WD205 ~ Branding and Advertising

6.0 Quarter Credit Hours

Students will learn the basics of branding, brand positioning and branding management from a graphics design perspective. Understanding brand names, logos, positioning, brand associations, and brand personality will be discussed, as well as graphics for branding and advertising campaigns. Students will create a comprehensive product identity and advertising campaign for a product, place or service.
Prerequisite: WD132, WD133, WD134

WD137 ~ Multimedia Design

6.0 Quarter Credit Hours

This course will explore the basics of multimedia and interactive design. Current industry software (such as Adobe Flash) will be used to create interactive menus, timelines, vector-based animation and websites. Work flow between computer applications will also be covered.
Prerequisite: WD 133, WD134

WD138 ~ Advanced Multimedia Design

6.0 Quarter Credit Hours

This course is a continuation of the multimedia design course, and will include instruction of creating advanced multimedia applications, environments such as web-based games. Scripting for multimedia applications will be covered using industry standard multimedia design software.
Prerequisite: WD133, WD134, WD137

WD135 ~ Web Design

6.0 Quarter Credit Hours

This course will introduce students to the basics of web design including HTML hand-coding, layout design, navigation, interactive design, usability, content management, and the planning process. Practical hands-on activities using hand-coding and current industry software will be used to design basic web pages.
Prerequisite(s): WD133

WD201 ~ Digital Portfolio and Career Development

6.0 Quarter Credit Hours

This course will prepare students for entering the job market. Students will develop a portfolio, create a resume and cover letter, and explore interviewing techniques and job research skills. This course will also explore life skills for maintaining a successful career in the design field.
Prerequisite: HD111, WD131, WD132, WD133, WD134, WD135, WD136(or WD204) ,WD137, WD138

WD202 ~ Design Capstone

4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

Students will create a comprehensive media-based project using the skills learned throughout their program of study. The course is intended to closely simulate the actual working creative process of a professional design or multimedia studio.
Prerequisite: WD131, WD132, WD133, WD134, WD135, WD136(or WD204), WD137, WD138, WD200(or WD205)

GEN330 ~ Art History

4.0 Quarter Credit Hours

This overview course will explore the history of art from early civilizations to today. Students will develop a broad foundation in art history and an understanding of various art styles throughout civilization.
Prerequisite(s): None

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