Transfer Path: A.A.S. in Graphic Design to B.F.A. in Communication Design

Be sure to meet with your academic advisor to make transfer plans.

First Year at Oakton College

Semester One

Course Number

Course Name/Type

Semester
Credits

EGL 101

Composition I

3

Choose One

Social or Behavioral Science Course (PSY, SOC, SSC preferred)

4

ART 131

Drawing I

3

ART 105 or GRD 101

Fundamentals of Two-Dimensional Art I OR Intro to Visual Communication

3

ART 115 or 117

Beginning Photography OR Digital Photography

3

Total Semester Credit Hours

15

Semester Two

Course Number

Course Name/Type

Semester
Credits

EGL 102, 111, or 112

Composition II, Intro to Business and Technical Writing or Technical Writing Applications 

3

Choose One

Humanities or Fine Arts Course (Art History course preferred)

3

ART 216

Intro to Digital Imaging

3

ART 224

Intro to Graphic Design

3

ART 263 OR ART 244

Intro to Motion Graphics OR Designing Branding & Logos

3

Total Semester Credit Hours

15

Summer Semester

Course Number Course Name/Type Semester Credits
Choose One Course that satisfies US Diversity or Global Studies Requirements 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 3

Second Year at Oakton College

Semester One

Course Number

Course Name/Type

Semester
Credits

Choose One

BIO, ATR, CHM, EAS, or PHY Course
(Biology course preferred)

3

ART 250

Sequential Art & Storytelling

3

ART 259

Intro to Web Design

3

ART 225

Graphic Design Layout & Typography

3

ART 268

Digital 2D Animation & Multimedia

3

Total Semester Credit Hours

15

Semester Two

Course Number

Course Name/Type

Semester
Credits

Choose One

ART 261, 262, 263 OR 270

3

ART 260

Intro to 3D Animation & Multimedia

3

ART 267

Web Design Layout & Typography

3

GRD 251

Graphic Design Practicum

3

ART 272

Portfolio Development

3

Total Semester Credit Hours

15

Total Credit Hours needed for Transfer

63

Total Credit Hours taken at Oakton

63


First Year at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

Semester One


Course Number


Course Name/Type


Semester
Credits

CD300

Identity Design

3

CD302

Information Design & Research Methods

3

CD306

2D or 3D Communication Design Elective

3

NASC320

Natural Science Elective

3

Total Semester Credit Hours

12

Semester Two

CD303

Portfolio Practice

3

CD305

Advertising Design

3

CD307

4D Communication Design Elective

3

WRTG300

The Creative Professional in Context

3

HUMT380

Service Learning

3

Total Semester Credit Hours

15

Second Year at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

Semester One


Course Number


Course Name/Type


Semester
Credits

CD402

Communication Design Thesis

3

Choose Two

Studio Electives

6

WRTG400

Senior Writing Seminar

3

HUMT340

Topics in Humanities

3

Total Semester Credit Hours

15

Semester Two

CD401

Therapeutic Nutrition

3

Choose Two

Studio Electives

6

ARTH318

Art History Elective

3

HUMT340

Topics in Humanities

3

Total Semester Credit Hours

15

Semester Hours at MIAD:

57

Total Semester Hours for Bachelors:

120