Associate Degree
Applied Graphic Design/Digital Imaging – A.A. Degree
The AA degree in Applied Graphic Design/Digital Imaging offer hands-on experience for students interested in combining artistic creativity and computer technology. Students receive practical knowledge of processes, theory of design principles and elements, computer software applications, and personal communication skills. Opportunities of employment from an education in graphic design range widely in emphasis. Related industries integrating graphic designers, digital imaging specialists, and multimedia authors vary as much as commercial printing does from motion pictures. All mass visual communications require the skills and training of graphic
design/digital imaging.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
1. Create complete and correct graphic files for both print and web
2. Apply the elements and principles of effective graphic design
3. Analyze, plan and implement design strategies based on customers desires.
Career Opportunities
Graphic designers, digital imaging specialists, and multimedia authors vary as much as commercial printing does from motion pictures. All mass visual communications require the skills and training of graphic designers/digital imaging.
Certificate of Achievement
Applied Graphic Design/Digital Imaging – Certificate of Achievement
The certificate in Applied Graphic Design/Digital Imaging offer hands-on experience for students interested in combining artistic creativity and computer technology. Students receive practical knowledge of processes, theory of design principles and elements, computer software applications, and personal communication skills. Opportunities of employment from an education in graphic design range widely in emphasis. Related industries integrating graphic designers, digital imaging specialists, and multimedia authors vary as much as commercial printing does from motion pictures. All mass visual communications require the skills and training of graphic design/digital imaging.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
1. Create complete and correct graphic files for both print and web in a project
2. Apply the elements and principles of effective graphic design
3. Analyze, plan and implement design strategies based on customers desires.
Career Opportunities
Graphic designers, digital imaging specialists, and multimedia authors vary as much as commercial printing does from motion pictures. All mass visual communications require the skills and training of graphic designers/digital imaging.
Certificate of Proficiency
Graphics in Motion – Certificate of Proficiency
The certificate of proficiency in Graphics in Motion is meant to introduce students to the fundamental building blocks of art, principles, and creation of animated filmmaking. Students will cover topics in basic drawing for animation; Disney’s 12 principles; timing and spacing of objects, nature, animals, and humans; and professional animation software. Once completed, students will be better qualified to be accepted into a four year university program in animation.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
1. Apply Disney's 12 principles of animation in animation projects.
Career Opportunities
Animator, motion graphics assistant, checker of x-sheets, storyboarding artist, character designer, conceptual artist, assistant to video production using graphic arts, junior assistant in small graphic arts and video production companies; advertising specialist; video editing consultant, Intern in animation studios.
