Associate of Applied Arts in Graphic Arts
OBJECTIVES:
This is an option offered in conjunction with the Central Maine Technical College (CMTC). After completing the first year of the art curriculum at UMA, the student takes a second year at CMTC in graphics technology. CMTC is in Auburn, 25 miles from Augusta.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
- a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
- minimum English language competency permitting registration in ENG005 and REA008 or higher
ADVISING:
All students are required to meet with their advisors prior to registration. An advisor’s signature or electronic equivalent is required for registration. Students are encouraged to continue to meet with their advisors on a regular basis to help ensure a productive and meaningful college experience.
TRANSFER:
The course work in the first year of the graphic arts program is parallel to that of the associate of arts in art degree. Those who plan to transfer to specific institutions and programs should work closely with advisors in selecting courses at UMA and at CMTC. *By mid-December of the first year, students need to apply for admission into CMTC’s graphic arts certificate.
DEGREE:
Upon successful completion of the program (63 hours at a minimum GPA of 2.00) the student will be awarded an associate of applied arts in graphic arts degree.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
- ENGLISH & COMMUNICATIONS: ENG101 and COM101, 102, 104, or 106
- HUMANITIES: 3 credit hours to be selected from ENG102W, 202W, 203W, 250W, 251W; any HTY; any HUM; INT129; any PHI; HUM/POS390; WST101W
- MATHEMATICS: MAT112 or 113*
- NATURAL SCIENCE: 4 credit hours from any laboratory science course
- SOCIAL SCIENCE: PSY100
- ART: ARH105,106; ART112, 113, 115 and 215
- CENTRAL MAINE TECHNICAL COLLEGE: 26 credit hours
PREPRESS CONCENTRATION: GAT100 Intro to Printing, GAT104 Copy Preparation Techniques, GAT105 Copy Preparation Operations, GAT111 Offset Preparation, GAT113 Advanced Image Assembly, GAT131 Duplicator & Finishing Operations, GAT155 Desktop Publishing QuarkXpress, GAT176 Photoshop I, GAT192 Production Experience: Prepress
PRESS/BINDERY CONCENTRATION: GAT100 Intro to Printing; GAT104 Copy Preparation Techniques, GAT105 Copy Preparation Operations, GAT111 Offset Preparation, GAT131 Duplicator & Finishing Operations, GAT132 Advanced Duplicator Operation; GAT141 Letterpress Printing, GAT193 Production Experience: Press/Bindery, GATXXX Advisor Approved Electives
*These requirements may be met at either UMA or CMTC with the following equivalents:
| At UMA | At CMTC |
|---|---|
| MAT112 College Algebra | MAT122 College Algebra |
| MAT113 Math for Business & Economics I | MAT101 Business Math |
| CIS100 Introduction to Computing | CPT120 Introduction to Computer Applications |
| ENG117W Elements of Professional Writing | ENG201 Technical Writing |
Associate of Applied Arts in Graphic Arts Sample Curriculum
FIRST YEAR
| First Semester | Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course | Hours | Course | Hours |
ARH105 History of Art & Architecture I | 3 | ARH106 History of Art & Architecture II | 3 |
| ART112 2-D Design | 3 | ART113 3-D Design | 3 |
ART115 Drawing I | 3 | ART215 Drawing II | 3 |
| ENG101 College Writing | 3 | MATXXX, MAT112 or 113 | 3 |
PSY100 Introduction to Psychology | 3 | XXXXXX Laboratory Science | 4 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 15 | TOTAL HOURS | 16 |
SUMMER
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| COMXXX COM101, 102, 104, or 106 | 3 |
| ENG102W Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 6 |
SECOND YEAR
*This year in graphics arts is taken at CMTC. The student is enrolled in CMTC’s certificate of graphic arts program and is required to earn 26 credit hours.