Academics
Graphic Communications
The mission of the Graphic Communications Associate in Applied Science degree program is to prepare students for employment in the graphic communications industry by educating them in the fundamental concepts, knowledge, and hands-on techniques and skills for page layout, web page development, packaging, screen printing, and digital publishing workflows.
Degree
Associate in Applied Science (Career Program)
Total Credit Hours: 61
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required General Education Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| COMM 110 | INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION: PRESENTATION AND THEORY | 3 |
| PSY 110 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS * | 3 | |
| LABORATORY SCIENCE * | 4 | |
| HUMANITIES * | 3 |
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| GCOMM 110 | INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS | 4 |
| GCOMM 112 | VECTOR GRAPHICS WITH ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR | 3 |
| GCOMM 130 | PAGE LAYOUT WITH ADOBE INDESIGN | 3 |
| GCOMM 140 | PRINTING METHODS | 4 |
| GCOMM 150 | PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES AND PROCESSES | 3 |
| GCOMM 230 | ADVANCE PAGE LAYOUT AND INTERACTIVE CROSS MEDIA | 3 |
| GCOMM 235 | DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND SCANNING FOR PUBLISHING | 3 |
| GCOMM 245 | WEB PUBLISHING WITH ADOBE DREAMWEAVER | 3 |
| GCOMM 247 | ADVANCE WEB PUBLISHING WITH ADOBE DREAMWEAVER AND FLASH | 3 |
| GCOMM 250 | BEGINNING ADOBE PHOTOSHOP TECHNIQUES | 3 |
| GCOMM 251 | ADVANCED ADOBE PHOTOSHOP TECHNIQUES | 3 |
| GRDSN 140 | GRAPHIC DESIGN 1: FOUNDATIONS | 3 |
| GRDSN 142 | GRAPHIC DESIGN 2: TYPOGRAPHY | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| APPROVED ELECTIVE | 1 |
* See specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science Degree.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | GCOMM 110; GCOMM 112; GCOMM 130; GCOMM 235; GCOMM 250 |
| Spring Semester 1 | GCOMM 140; GCOMM 150; GCOMM 230; GCOMM 251; ENGL 110 |
| Fall Semester 2 | GCOMM 245; GRDSN 140; COMM 110; PSY 110; Mathematics; Approved Elective |
| Spring Semester 2 | GCOMM 247; GRDSN 142; Laboratory Science; Humanities |
Program Contact Information
Graphic Communication and Digital Publishing Program Coordinator
AIT Building, Room 241
(309) 694-5147
Illinois Career Cluster
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Career Pathway:
Printing Technology
Career Pathway
Pathway programs at ICC have a map that shows the courses/degree requirements that will lead students to their desired education and employment goals.
Career Cluster:
Arts Audio/Video Technology & Communications If you are a high school junior or senior, you can get a head start on your future by taking college-level courses now! Visit our Dual Credit webpage for a listing of area high schools with courses available Composition I (ENGL 110) | Humanities | Introduction to Communication (COMM 110) | Introduction to Psychology (PSY 110) | Lab Science | Mathematics High School Diploma or GED Getting Started: Apply to ICC | Paying for College | Career Information:
Graphic Communications
| Student Information Page Layout
(9 credit hours) None screen printing operator, digital publisher, desktop publisher, web developer, prepress technician, printing press operator, signage & packaging operator, digital color press operator
$15-20/hr
iMedia
(15 credit hours) None screen printing operator, digital publisher, desktop publisher, web developer, prepress technician, printing press operator, signage & packaging operator, digital color press operator$15-20/hr
Pathway:
Printing Technology
ICC Pathway: Graphic Communications
Early College
Point of Entry
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
OR
Certificate of Completion
Digital Imaging (9 credit hours)
Industry Credentials
None
Employment Information
screen printing operator, digital publisher, desktop publisher, web developer, prepress technician, printing press operator, signage & packaging operator, digital color press operator$15-20/hr
Certificate of Completion
Digital Publishing (34 credit hours)
Industry Credentials
None
Employment Information
screen printing operator, digital publisher, desktop publisher, web developer, prepress technician, printing press operator, signage & packaging operator, digital color press operator$15-20/hr
OR
Certificate of Completion
Printing (14 credit hours)
Industry Credentials
None
Employment Information
screen printing operator, digital publisher, desktop publisher, web developer, prepress technician, printing press operator, signage & packaging operator, digital color press operator$15-20/hr
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Graphic Communications(61 credit hours)
Industry Credentials
None
Employment Information
screen printing operator, digital publisher, desktop publisher, web developer, prepress technician, printing press operator, signage & packaging operator, digital color press operator$15-20/hr
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