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2 year program

This comprehensive Graphic Design program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the principles and practices of graphic design. The program explores the essential elements of visual communication, equipping students with the skills necessary to create impactful and aesthetically pleasing designs across various mediums.

Throughout the program, students will engage in hands-on projects, critiques, and discussions to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. By the end of the program, participants will have a strong foundation in graphic design, enabling them to pursue further studies or embark on a career in the dynamic field of visual communication.

Students will have the opportunity to earn industry credentials during their program;

Adobe Certified Professional—Graphic Design & Illustration using Adobe Illustrator • Visual Design using Adobe Photoshop • Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe Indesign

Key Topics

  • Understanding Design Principles
  • Introduction to Design Software
  • Typography
  • Color Theory and Application
  • Layout & Composition
  • Digital Imaging & Photo Editing
  • Logo and Branding Design
  • Print & Digital Media Design
  • Portfolio Development

Schools that offer this program

Course Sequence

YEAR 1

GRD100

Graphic Design 1

Prerequisite:
none

YEAR 2

GRD200

Graphic Design 2

Prerequisite:
Graphic Design 1

YEAR 3

MIC500

Mentorships Internships Careers

Prerequisite:
Graphic Design 2 and Instructor approval,
11th and 12th grade

Career Tree

Graphic Design

ENTRY-LEVEL CAREERS

(with Program Completion)

  • Customer Service Representative
  • Photography Assistant
  • Junior Illustrator
  • Page Layout Artist
  • Junior Graphic Designer
  • Finishing/Bindery Technician
  • Digital Printing Operator
  • Production Assistant-Screen Printing/Vinyl
  • E-Commerce Designer
  • Social Media Specialist
  • Pre-Press Specialist
  • Digital Mailing
Printing Press Operators:
  • Median Wage: $42,900
  • Active Job Ads: 74
 

TECHNICAL CAREERS

(Apprenticeship, Associate's Degree, Advanced Certification, Experience, etc.)

  • Web Designer
  • Motion Graphics Designer
  • Typographer
  • Senior Graphic Designer
  • Game Designer
  • Concept Artist
  • Packaging Designer
  • Textile Designer
  • User Experience/User Interface Designer
  • Cartoonist/Animator
  • Freelance Designer
  • Press Operator
Graphic Designers:
  • Median Wage $44,600
  • Active Job Ads 542

PROFESSIONAL CAREERS

(Bachelor's, Master's, Ph.D., Specialized Training, Experience, etc.)

  • Instructor
  • Project Manager
  • Account Manager
  • Advertising/Marketing Director
  • Sports Marketing Designer
  • Creative Director
  • Logo/Branding Designer
  • Sustainability Specialist
  • Small Business Entrepreneur
  • Production Department Lead
  • Mail/Data Specialist
  • Art Director
Art Director:
  • Median Wage $51,500
  • Active Job Ads 44