2026–2027

Degrees.

See the courses you need to complete your certificate or degree, organized by year and semester.

61 total credits · 2 years of full-time study

AAS in Visual Design

Continue with illustration, web design, general education, and an elective.

Ask an advisor which previous or transfer courses count toward your chosen credential and which classes you still need.

What’s required.

25 credits

General education

Written communication (6); quantitative reasoning (3); natural sciences (4); social and behavioral sciences (3); ART 112 (3); ART 200 or ART 201 (3); FMA 150 (3).

33 credits

Program courses

ART 110 , ART 113 , ART 114 , ART 139 , ART 214 , DES 100 , DES 101 , DES 102 , DES 103 , DES 204 , and FMA 138 .

3 credits

Program elective

Choose ART 160 , ART 296 , FMA 100 , FMA 108 , or FMA 113 .

General-education choices

The sequence below uses recommended choices. Review YC’s approved options for this credential when selecting courses.

By year and semester.

Year 1

33 credits

Fall15 credits

First 8 weeks

Second 8 weeks

Spring15 credits

First 8 weeks

Second 8 weeks

Summer3 credits

Summer

  • Written communication GE, ENG 102 recommended

Year 2

28 credits

Fall15 credits

First 8 weeks

Second 8 weeks

Spring13 credits

Full semester

  • Approved program elective (3 credits)

First 8 weeks

  • Natural sciences GE, PHY 100 recommended (4 credits)

Second 8 weeks

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