Digital Design and Graphics

Digital Design and Graphics Associate Degree
Desktop Publishing Certificate
Digital Design Certificate
Digital Media Certificate
Photoshop for Illustration and Design Certificate

Digital Design and Graphics incorporates all of the processes and industries that create, develop, produce or disseminate ideas, concepts, and information utilizing words or images. Digital Design and Graphics is the interaction of advertising, graphic design, publishing, package design, marketing, interactive media and photography.

This program will prepare the student for various positions in the expanding field of visual communications or for transfer to a four-year institution. Students will prepare a portfolio that will show the work they created in this program, develop a strong visual and verbal resume, and practice the skills needed to effectively present their portfolio to prospective employers.

Upon completion of the associate degree in Digital Design and Graphics, the graduate will be able to:

• Understand the Digital Design and Graphics business and be able to interact with clients, marketing, copy writers, Web designers, photographers and printing companies.
• Be able to utilize the most widely used industry software programs: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Corel Painter X and be introduced to Fireworks, Dreamweaver and Flash.
• Understand the management of color for print media, photography, and interactive media.
• Understand digital photography and how it works with
  other creative areas.
• Understand how an advertising agency works on projects for clients.
• Work in a creative environment as an individual and as a team member.
• Effectively prepare and present a creative portfolio.
• Understand the importance of good verbal and written communications.               

Certificates in Desktop Publishing and Digital Design combine design and typography basics with focused instruction on industry-standard page layout, image manipulation, and computer illustration software. These certificates are designed for working professionals with significant experience in digital design and graphics.
 
The Digital Media Certificate is a multi-disciplinary certificate combining the fields of branding, design and graphics, digital audio/video production, e-Commerce, interactive media, photography, and marketing communications. This certificate prepares students for employment in the advertising industry.

Software/Hardware Requirements

Students taking courses in this curriculum may need to own or have access to hardware or software to pursue this degree. This is particularly important for students who are enrolled in distance learning-based sections of a particular course. Check with the program advisor to discuss specific course needs and options.

Digital Design and Graphics Associate Degree

Students should request a program plan of study from their faculty advisor.

Desktop Publishing Certificate

Digital Design Certificate

Digital Media Certificate

Photoshop for Illustration and Design Certificate