Graphic Design - Integrated Media (IMD)
2025-2026 Business & Administrative Pathway
Associate in Science, Liberal Studies
Recommended Course Selection Sequence
| CMP101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| GRA101 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| GRA116 | Electronic Imaging | 3 |
| GRA202 | Digital Illustration | 3 |
| MKT101 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ART116 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
CMP102-150
| Composition 2 Elective | 3 |
| GRA118 | Digital Page Layout | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| MKT210 | Social Media Marketing Strategy | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| GRA208 | Designing for Web | 3 |
| GRA204 | Typography | 3 |
| MKT218 | Digital Marketing | 3 |
| PRO100 | Introduction to the Professional Portfolio | 1 |
| SPE102 | Speech | 3 |
| GRA140 | Integrated Media Design Principles | 3 |
| GRA216 | Graphic Design Portfolio | 3 |
| GRA210 | Publication & Package Design | 3 |
| GRA206 | Video for Social Media and Beyond | 3 |
| ITR200 | Internship | 2 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Notes
- Open admissions
- Day program
Campus Information
Additional Graduation Requirements
- Cumulative CLGPA at or above 2.0
- Submit your intent to graduate form at https://www.northshore.edu/registrar/graduation.html
Advising Notes
This degree is designed upon completion to prepare a student for entry level employment in graphic design using integrated media sources.
Courses are listed in the recommended order you should take them.
Many courses have prerequisite requirements that must be fulfilled to be eligible to enroll in the course.
If you intend to graduate with an associate degree in two years, you should enroll in at least 15 credits if taking only fall/spring courses.
Completing 30 credits each year helps students stay on track to timely graduation.
Taking classes in the winter intersession and summer can accelerate your time to degree completion.
All student degree audits for graduation purposes will be based off the official program of study the student is enrolled in.