Graphic Design Program - American University of Cyprus (AUCY)

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Graphic Design Program

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Graphic Design Program

The AUCY program of Graphic Design introduces an innovative set of artistic and creative approaches in order to raise capable professionals in the field. AUCY values in-depth knowledge and skill as much as a good grounding in today’s job market; our program trains our students how to be innovative and flexible while at the same time fully expressive; we promote the power of concept and teach our students to live up to it by skill and virtue.

Learning Outcomes

Acquire basic elements of visual perception and elementary knowledge of the Graphic Design Profession

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate awareness on the forefront of information in the field of Art and Design and on the emerging communication technologies

Learning Outcomes

Establish awareness of the visual communication and methodologies utilizing the capacity for organization and planning a Visual Diary

Learning Outcomes

Communicate effectively with experts in other fields both within as well as the Visual Arts and Graphic Design fields

Learning Outcomes

Reflect an appreciation of diversity and multiculturalism both in social matters as well as in their own practice

Learning Outcomes

Use of relevant art and design problem solving and decision-making processes

Learning Outcomes

Perform proficiently in visual, oral, and written communication skills

Learning Outcomes

Express the ability to work in a team and an international context

Learning Outcomes

Apply knowledge and innovation within a portfolio exhibiting aesthetic and ethical Design approaches and competence for analysis and synthesis.

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
(35 CREDITS HOURS/55 ECTS)

DESIGN CORE REQUIREMENTS
(47 CREDITS HOURS/86 ECTS)

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
(34 CREDITS HOURS/69 ECTS)

ELECTIVE COURSES
(15 CREDITS HOURS/30 ECTS)

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
(35 CREDITS HOURS/55 ECTS)

DESIGN CORE REQUIREMENTS
(47 CREDITS HOURS/86 ECTS)

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
(34 CREDITS HOURS/69 ECTS)

ELECTIVE COURSES
(15 CREDITS HOURS/30 ECTS)

Semester Breakdown

Graphic Design

Semester 1

Course Name:	Introduction to Studio Art I
Course Code:	IST 101
Teaching Staff:	Dr. Ioannis Michaloudis
Number of ECTS:	5

Course Name:	Drawing I
Course Code:	DRW 101
Teaching Staff:	Dr. Farah El Zein
Number of ECTS:	5

Course Name:	Photography Practices I
Course Code:	PHT 101
Teaching Staff:	Szymon Pruziak
Number of ECTS:	5

Course Name:	History and Theory of Art I
Course Code:	HART 103
Teaching Staff:	Dr. Ioannis Michaloudis
Number of ECTS:	5

Course Name:	Intro to Computer Sciences
Course Code:	CSCD 101
Teaching Staff:	Dr. Anastasia Eleftheriou
Number of ECTS:	5

Course Name:	Psychology
Course Code:	PSY 101
Teaching Staff:	Dr. Marc- Antoine Zabbal
Number of ECTS:	5

Course Name:	English Composition Writing
Course Code:	ENG 101
Teaching Staff:	Dr. Eleftheria Atta
Number of ECTS:	5

Course Name:	Design Studio I
Course Code:	INDS 101
Teaching Staff:	Dr. Farah El Zein
Number of ECTS:	5

Semester 2

Course Name:	Introduction to Studio Art II
Course Code:	IST 102
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	5

Course Name:	Drawing II
Course Code:	DWG 104
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	5

Course Name:	Photography Practices II
Course Code:	PHT 102
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	5

Course Name:	History and Theory of Art II
Course Code:	HART 104
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Number of ECTS:	5

Course Name:	Computational Design II
Course Code:	CAR 110
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	5

Course Name:	Graphic Design Studio II
Course Code:	GDS 112
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	5

Semester 3

Course Name:	Cultural Studies
Course Code:	ACS 209
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	5

Course Name:	Computational Design III
Course Code:	CAR 211
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	5

Course Name:	Graphic and Information Design I
Course Code:	GID 215
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	5

Course Name:	Graphic Design Studio III
Course Code:	GDS 213
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	5

Course Name:	Image Investigation I
Course Code:	IMI 217
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	5

Course Name:	Creative Tools for Academic Writing
Course Code:	CRR 219
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	5

Semester 4

Course Name:	Digital Culture
Course Code:	DIC 210
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	5

Course Name:	Computational Design IV
Course Code:	CAR 212
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	5

Course Name:	Graphic and Information Design II
Course Code:	GID 216
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	5

Course Name:	Graphic Design IV
Course Code:	GDS 214
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	5

Course Name:	Image Investigation II
Course Code:	IMI 218
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	5

Course Name:	Marketing and Graphic Design
Course Code:	MGD 220
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	5

Semester 5

Course Name:	Graphic Design with Creative Technologies
Course Code:	GDT 321
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Number of ECTS:	6

Course Name:	Creative Packaging Design
Course Code:	CPD 322
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	6

Course Name:	Digital Production
Course Code:	DPR 323
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	6

Course Name:	Applied Typography
Course Code:	ATY 324
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	6

Course Name:	Art Elective
Course Code:
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Number of ECTS:	6

Semester 6

Course Name:	Advanced Graphic and Advertising Design
Course Code:	AGD 324
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Number of ECTS:	6

Course Name:	Branding Design Futures
Course Code:	BDF 325
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	6

Course Name:	Advanced Video Production
Course Code:	MVI 326
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	6

Course Name:	Multimedia Production
Course Code:	MP 327
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	6

Course Name:	Art Elective
Course Code:
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Number of ECTS:	6

Semester 7

Course Name:	Contemporary Theories in Graphics I
Course Code:	TGR 427
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Number of ECTS:	6

Course Name:	Publication Design
Course Code:	DSP 429
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	6

Course Name:	Designing and Visualizing Data
Course Code:	IDS
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	6

Course Name:	Art Elective
Course Code:
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Number of ECTS:	6

Course Name:	Art Elective
Course Code:
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Number of ECTS:	6

Semester 8

Course Name:	Contemporary Theories in Graphics II
Course Code:	TGR 428
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	6

Course Name:	Diploma (Senior) Project
Course Code:	DPL 431
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	18

Course Name:	Art Elective
Course Code:
Teaching Staff:
Number of ECTS:	6

Dr. Farah El Zein

Associate Professor

Ms. Ance Gricmane

Lecturer

Mr.Szymon Piotr Pruciak

Lecturer

Mr. Emilios Koutsoftides

Lecturer

Ms. Effie Katchis

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