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Graphic Arts Technology - AAS

An Associates of Applied Science Degree emphasizes preparation in the applied arts and sciences for careers, typically at the technical or semi-professional level. This degree totals 64 credits. Consult with an advisor for more information. Click on hyperlink to reveal a full list of courses. If you are interested in honors course options, please visit the HutchCC Honors Program (www.hutchcc.edu/honors) for further information.

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Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

AN103
Storyboard Techniques
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

AN105
Visual Effects and Compositing
3.00
Spring 2026
Spring 2026

BU145
Advertising
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

BU202
Marketing T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

IS104
Microcomputer Applications T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

IS113
Desktop Publishing
3.00
Spring 2026
Spring 2026

IS120
Vector Graphics
3.00
Fall 2026
Fall 2026

IS135
Essentials of Web Interaction
2.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

IS225
Website Coding
2.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: IS135 Essentials of Web Interaction, or Departmental Consent.
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: IS135 Essentials of Web Interaction, or Departmental Consent.

IS252
Social Media Platform
3.00
Fall 2026
Fall 2026

MP113
Video Editing and Post-Production I
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

Electives


  • AR134 OR JP118 Introduction to Digital Imagery--Photoshop
    Credit Hours : 3.00
    • Course ID
      Course Title
      Credits
      Notes

    • AR134
      Introduction to Digital Imagery--Photoshop
      3.00

    • JP118
      Introduction to Digital Imagery--Photoshop
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

  • AR135 or JP119 Advanced Digital Imagery
    Credit Hours : 3.00
    • Course ID
      Course Title
      Credits
      Notes

    • AR135
      Advanced Digital Imagery--Photoshop
      3.00
      Prereq: AR134 Introduction to Digital Imagery, or JP118 Introduction to Digital Imagery.
      Prereq: AR134 Introduction to Digital Imagery, or JP118 Introduction to Digital Imagery.

    • JP119
      Advanced Digital Imagery--Photoshop
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: AR134 Introduction to Digital Imagery, or JP118 Introduction to Digital Imagery.
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: AR134 Introduction to Digital Imagery, or JP118 Introduction to Digital Imagery.

  • Communication Option-Graphic Arts Technology
    Credit Hours : 3.00
    • Course ID
      Course Title
      Credits
      Notes

    • BU109
      Business Communications T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • EN101
      English Composition IA T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: HS GPA over 3.0, or Accu NG Writing Score 255+ & Accu NG Reading Score 255+, and ACT Reading Score of 18 or above, or ACT English Score of 18 or above.
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: HS GPA over 3.0, or Accu NG Writing Score 255+ & Accu NG Reading Score 255+, and ACT Reading Score of 18 or above, or ACT English Score of 18 or above.

    • SH101
      Public Speaking T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

  • General Education Options-Graphic Arts Technology
    Credit Hours : 9.00
    • Course ID
      Course Title
      Credits
      Notes

    • star icon indicates recommended for this degree pathway AR101
      Art Appreciation T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • star icon indicates recommended for this degree pathway JL101
      Introduction to Mass Communications T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • star icon indicates recommended for this degree pathway PS100
      General Psychology T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • star icon indicates recommended for this degree pathway PS101
      Human Relations
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • star icon indicates recommended for this degree pathway TR120
      Work Ethics
      2.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

  • Graphic Arts Technology Capstone Options
    Credit Hours : 3.00
    • Course ID
      Course Title
      Credits
      Notes

    • IS255
      Graphic Arts Technology Capstone
      3.00
      Prereq: AR135 or JP119 Advanced Digital Imagery, and IS120 Vector Graphics, and IS113 Desktop Publishing.
      Prereq: AR135 or JP119 Advanced Digital Imagery, and IS120 Vector Graphics, and IS113 Desktop Publishing.

    • JL220
      Journalism & Graphic Arts Technology Internship I
      2.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • JL221
      Journalism & Graphic Arts Technology Internship II
      2.00
      Prereq: JL220 Journalism & Visual Media Internship I.
      Prereq: JL220 Journalism & Visual Media Internship I.

    • JL222
      Journalism & Graphic Arts Technology InternshipIII
      2.00
      Prereq: JL221 Journalism & Graphic Arts Technology Internship II.
      Prereq: JL221 Journalism & Graphic Arts Technology Internship II.

    • MP212
      Video Editing and Post-Production II
      3.00
      Fall 2026
      Prereq: MP113 Video Editing and Post Production I, or TC113 Video Editing & Post Production I.
      Fall 2026
      Prereq: MP113 Video Editing and Post Production I, or TC113 Video Editing & Post Production I.

  • Graphic Arts Technology Electives
    Credit Hours : 6.00
    • Course ID
      Course Title
      Credits
      Notes

    • AR110
      Drawing I T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • AR122
      2-D Design T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • AR123
      3-D Design T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • AR124
      Color Theory
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • JL104
      Publications Lab I
      1.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • JL105
      Publications Lab II
      1.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • JL203
      Publications Lab III
      1.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • JL204
      Publications Lab IV
      1.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • JL205
      Introduction to Magazine Production
      2.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • JL206
      Magazine Production and Planning
      2.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • JL210
      Publication Manager I
      1.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • JL211
      Publication Manager II
      1.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • JP110
      Basic Photography
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

  • IS228 Database Structures or IS264 JavaScript
    Credit Hours : 3.00
    • Course ID
      Course Title
      Credits
      Notes

    • IS228
      Database Structures
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • IS264
      JavaScript
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: IS225 Website Coding.
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: IS225 Website Coding.

  • Math Options-Graphic Arts Technology
    Credit Hours : 3.00
    • Course ID
      Course Title
      Credits
      Notes

    • BU108
      Business Mathematics
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • MA106
      College Algebra T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: HS GPA over 3.25, or Accuplacer NextGen QuantReason, Alg,Stats Score 263 or Above, or ACT Math Score of 22 or Higher.
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: HS GPA over 3.25, or Accuplacer NextGen QuantReason, Alg,Stats Score 263 or Above, or ACT Math Score of 22 or Higher.

    • MA117
      Contemporary Math T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • TR100
      Technical Math
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026


Total Credit Hours
64.00

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