.

Graphic Design – Curriculum

connecticut graphic design classes

Graphic Design Programs:

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design | Diploma in Graphic Design| Certificate in Graphic Design

Bachelor of Fine Art Degree in Graphic Design Courses

Foundation Year
NO. COURSES SH/CHW/CHS
FO111 Drawing I 3/5/75
FO131 Painting I: Oil 3/5/75
AH105 History of Western Art I 3/3/45
AS101 English I 3/3/45
Social Science Elective 3/3/45
Fall Semester Totals 15/19/285
FO110 Color/Design 3/5/75
FO112 Drawing II 3/5/75
CG160 Introduction Computer Graphics 3/3/45
FO132 Painting II: Oil 3/5/75
AS102 English II 3/3/45
Academic Elective 3/3/45
Spring Semester Totals 17/24/360
Foundation Year Totals 32/43/645
Second Year
NO. COURSES SH/CHW/CHS
CG261 Advanced Computer Graphics 2/3/45
GD201 Advertising Design I 2/3/45
GD224 Concept Rendering 2/3/45
GD240 Graphic Design I 2/3/45
PH190 Photo Basics I 3/5/75
GD229 Typography 2/3/45
AS231 Mathematical Ideas (Math Req.) 3/3/45
Fall Semester Totals 16/23/345
GD202 Advertising Design II 2/3/45
GD241 Graphic Design II 2/3/45
GD233 Graphic Production 3/5/75
PH191 Photo Basics II 3/5/75
AH106 History of Western Art II 3/3/45
AS205 Introduction to Philosophy (Humanities. Req.) 3/3/45
Spring Semester Totals 16/22/330
Second Year Totals 32/45/675
Third Year
NO. COURSES SH/CHW/CHS
GD301 Advertising Design III 2/3/45
CG380 Computer Page Layout 2/3/45
GD340 Graphic Design III 2/3/45
GD317 Package Design: Materials 2/3/45
IL327 The Figure in Advertising I 2/3/45
AH305 History of Modern Art 3/3/45
Elective (s 4/6/90
Fall Semester Totals 17/24/360
GD302 Advertising Design IV 2/3/45
AS250 Business Practices 2/2/30
GD341 Graphic Design IV 2/3/45
CG260 Photo Digital Imaging 2/3/45
IL328 The Figure in Advertising II 2/3/45
AS210 General Psychology (Soc. Sci. Req.) 3/3/45
AS267 Effective Speaking (Humanities Elective) 3/3/45
Spring Semester Totals 16/20/300
 Third Year Totals  33/44/660
SH represents Semester Hours (credits) per semester
CHW represents Clock Hours (contact time) per week
CHS represents Clock Hours per semester (15 Weeks)
Fourth Year
NO. COURSES SH/CHW/CHS
GD403 Advertising Portfolio I 2/3/45
GD411 Art Direction I 3/4/60
CG361 Multimedia 2/3/45
GD421 Publication Design I 2/3/45
CG388 Web Page Design I 2/3/45
AS255 Introduction to Biology 3/3/45
Elective 2/3/45
Fall Semester Totals 16/22/330
GD404 Advertising Portfolio II 2/3/45
GD412 Art Direction II 3/4/60
CG371 Computer Drawing 2/3/45
GD422 Publication Design II 2/3/45
CG389 Web Page Design II 2/3/45
AH406 History of Contemporary Art 3/3/45
Physical Science Elective (Physical Sci. Req.) 3/3/45
Spring Semester Totals 17/22/330
Fourth Year Totals 33/44/660
Program Totals 130/176/2640






    Diploma in Graphic Design Courses

    Foundation Year
    NO. COURSES SH/CHW/CHS
    FO111 Drawing I 3/5/75
    FO131 Painting I: Oil 3/5/75
    AS101 English I 3/3/45
    AH105 History of Western Art I 3/3/45
    Fall Semester Totals 12/16/240
    FO100 Color/Design 3/5/75
    FO112 Drawing II 3/5/75
    CG160 Introduction to Computer Graphics 2/3/45
    FO132 Painting II: Oil 3/5/75
     FO141 Three-Dimensional Design 2/3/45
    Spring Semester Totals 13/21/315
    Foundation Year Totals 25/37/555
    Second Year
    NO. COURSES SH/CHW/CHS
    GD201 Advertising Design I 2/3/45
    GD224 Concept Rendering 2/3/45
    GD240 Graphic Design I 2/3/45
    CG261 Advanced Computer Graphics 2/3/45
    PH190 Photo Basics I 3/5/45
    GD229 Typography 2/3/45
    Elective 2/3/45
    Fall Semester Totals 15/23/345
    GD202 Advertising Design II 2/3/45
    GD241 Graphic Design II 2/3/45
    GD233 Graphic Production 3/5/75
    AS102 English II 3/3/45
    AH106 History of Western Art II 3/3/45
    Spring Semester Totals 13/17/255
    Second Year Totals 28/40/600
    Third Year
    NO. COURSES SH/CHW/CHS
    GD301 Advertising Design III 2/3/45
    CG380 Computer Page Layout 2/3/45
    GD340 Graphic Design III 2/3/45
    GD317 Package Design: Materials 2/3/45
    IL327 The Figure in Advertising I 2/3/45
    Elective 2/3/45
    Fall Semester Totals 12/18/270
    GD302 Advertising Design IV 2/3/45
    AS250 Business Practices 2/2/30
    GD341 Graphic Design IV 2/3/45
    PH191 Photo Basics II 3/5/75
    CG260 Photo Digital Imaging 2/3/45
     IL328 The Figure in Advertising II 2/3/45
    Spring Semester Totals 13/19/285
    Third Year Totals 25/37/555
    SH represents Semester Hours (credits) per semester
    CHW represents Clock Hours (contact time) per week
    CHS represents Clock Hours per semester (15 Weeks)
    Fourth Year
    NO. COURSES SH/CHW/CHS
    GD403 Advertising Portfolio I 2/3/45
    GD411 Art Direction I 3/4/60
    CG361 Multimedia 2/3/45
    GD421 Publication Design I 2/3/45
    CG388 Web Page Design I 2/3/45
    Elective 2/3/45
    Fall Semester Totals 13/19/285
    GD404 Advertising Portfolio II 2/3/45
    GD412 Art Direction II 3/4/60
    CG371 Computer Drawing 2/3/45
    GD422 Publication Design II 2/3/45
    CG389 Web Page Design II 2/3/45
    Elective 2/3/45
    Spring Semester Totals 13/19/285
    Fourth Year Totals 26/38/570
     Program Totals  104/152/2280

    Certificate in Graphic Design Courses

    Foundation Year
    NO. COURSES SH/CHW/CHS
    GD224 Concept Rendering 2/3/45
    CG160 Introduction to Computer Graphics 2/3/45
    GD229 Typography 2/3/45
    Fall Semester Totals 6/9/135
    FO100 Color/Design 3/5/75
    GD233 Graphic Production 3/5/75
    CG260 Photo Digital Imaging 2/3/45
    Spring Semester Totals 8/13/195
    First Year Totals 14/22/330
    Second Year
    NO. COURSES SH/CHW/CHS
    GD201 Advertising Design I 2/3/45
    CG380 Computer Page Layout 2/3/45
    CG361 Multimedia 2/3/45
    CG388 Web Page Design I 2/3/45
    Fall Semester Totals 8/12/180
    GD202 Advertising Design II 2/3/45
    AS250 Business Practices 2/2/30
    CG371 Computer Drawing 2/3/45
    Spring Semester Totals 6/8/125
    Second Year Totals 14/20/300
    Program Totals 28/42/630
    SH represents Semester Hours (credits) per semester
    CHW represents Clock Hours (contact time) per week
    CHS represents Clock Hours per semester (15 Weeks)

    If you Have Any Questions Call Us At 203-287-3031

    Contact Us

    About Us

    Paier College Takes Pride In Over Sixty Years Of Training And Educating Artists.  As an institution preparing students for professional careers in art, Paier College is committed to a program of learning and services that provides intensive practice in art skills and practices.

    2021 © Paier College, Incorporated,   All Rights Reserved.    Website Development by 3PRIME