Communication Design - Two-Year Associate Degree Program - Fall 2010 Curriculum

This curriculum applies to students entering in Fall 2010 only. Currently enrolled FIT students should refer to the FIT catalog of their entering year.

The major in Communication Design offers qualified students the opportunity to prepare for careers in advertising agencies, graphic and corporate communications firms, department stores, art studios, publications, and as freelance graphic designers.

SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

A "G" followed by a number 1-10 identifies specific courses that meet SUNY General Education baccalaureate degree requirements.

G1 Basic Communication; G2 Math; G3 Science; G4 Social Science; G5 Western Civilization; G6 Arts; G7 Humanities; G8 Foreign Language; G9 Other World Civilizations; G10 American History.

* REQUIREMENTS

English/Speech: 6 credits
EN121 (G1) ( Prerequisite: College-level English as determined by placement test OR completion of appropriate Educational Skills courses), and
CHOICE of EN 231, 232, 233, 236, 241, 242, 244, 245, or 253.

History of Art & Civilization: 6 credits
HA 112 (G5), and
CHOICE of HA 111, 121, 221, 223, 224, 225, 226, 231, 311, or 314 (any one of these meets G7).

Mathematics: 3-3.5 credits
Graduation requirement: Arithmetic proficiency as demonstrated by placement test OR completion of appropriate developmental mathematics course(s).
CHOICE of MA 142, 161, 213, 222, 231, or 331 (any one of these meets G2).

Science: 3-5 credits
CHOICE of SC 111, 112, 121, 122, 045/145, 253, 326, or 032/332 (any one of these meets G3).

Social Sciences: 6 credits
CHOICE of two: SS 131, 141, 151, or 171 (any one of these meets G4).

EVENING/WEEKEND OPTION
A 6-semester evening/weekend option is available for this degree program.  The sequence of courses is:
Semester 1:  CD 111, 122, 171
Semester 2:  CD 112, 121, 131, EN 121
Semester 3:  CD 113, 132, 172, FA 131, PH 116
Semester 4:  CD 222, 251, FA 171, GD 232
Semester 5:  CD 231, 271, AD 213, GD 243, SS 131
Semester 6:  AC 201, GD 214, PK 211
For physical education and liberal arts courses (except for EN 121 and SS 131), see Requirements above.

Upper Division Alternatives
Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Fine Arts programs in Advertising Design, Computer Animation and Interactive Media, Graphic Design, Packaging Design, and Toy Design. By completing certain course requirements, graduates may also apply to the Bachelor of Science program in Advertising and Marketing Communications.