Graphic & Digital Design
Students in Graphic Digital Design will demonstrate proficiency in design principles, design processes, theory of design, history of design, contemporary design practice, web design, programming and coding.
Graphic & Digital Design Options
Digital Design or Web Design Certificate
Digital Design or Web Design Certificate: 18-24 Credit Hours
- Required Courses for Digital or Web Design Certificate: 12 Credit Hours
- Additional Required Courses for Digital Design: 6 Credit Hours
- Additional Required Courses for Web Design: 12 Credit Hours
Required Courses for Digital or Web Design Certificate: 12 Credit Hours
Additional Required Courses for Digital Design: 6 Credit Hours
Additional Required Courses for Web Design: 12 Credit Hours
Certificate to Degree
A.A.S. in Graphic & Web Design Program Courses: 60 Credit Hours
- Required Courses: 39 Credit Hours
- General Education Requirements: 15 Credit Hours
- Free Electives: 6 Credit Hours
Required Courses: 39 Credit Hours
| Course ID | Course Title | Credit Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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All Required Courses for Digital or Web Design Certificate |
12 | |
|
GRD 131 |
Graphic Design I | 3 | Fall |
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GRD 180 |
Adobe InDesign | 3 | Spring |
| GRD 231 | Graphic Design II | 3 | Spring |
| GRD 200 | Web & Motion Graphics: Adobe Animate | 3 | Fall |
| GRD 201 | Adobe Dreamweaver | 3 | Fall |
| GRD 126 | Typography | 3 | Spring |
| BUS 160 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 | Spring |
| BUS 278 | Marketing | 3 | Spring |
|
BUS 279 |
Advertising |
3 | Fall |
General Education Requirements: 15 Credit Hours
Free Electives: 6 Credit Hours
TUITION & FACTS
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Complete Program:
60 Credit Hours
Including fees
In-District Student
$8,520
$8,520
Out-of-District Student
$9,120
Out-of-State Student
$9,720
International Student
$10,320
*Housing, meals & insurance not included
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Fall Semester
August
Spring Semester
January
Summer Semester
June
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In-Person
Iola Campus
Online
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes for Digital Design
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Identify appropriate audiences for defined problems
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Demonstrate the resourcefulness necessary to conceive appropriate design solutions
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Develop and prototype potential design solutions for specific problems
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Create visual communications that are audience appropriate
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Create visual communications demonstrating competent formal design skills based in design principles: composition, balance, hierarchy, harmony, and contrast
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Create visual communications demonstrating competent formal design skills based in aesthetics: appropriate typography, composition and construction of meaningful imagery
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Utilize the appropriate media, materials, tools, technology, platforms, and techniques to create visual communications
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Produce basic materials required for an entry-level job search and evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
General Education
Assessment of Student Learning
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Effective Written and Oral Communication
1.1 Compose written work that effectively conveys information.
1.2 Express ideas verbally to convey meaning in a variety of contexts.
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Mathematics and Analytical Reasoning
2.1 Demonstrate the use of numbers in multiple settings.
2.2 Interpret data to formulate conclusions.
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Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
3.1 Analyze and evaluate an issue to form a judgment.
3.2 Demonstrate a logical process to reach a conclusion.
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Social Context in the World
4.1 Evaluate the impact of culture and society on one’s daily life.
4.2 Analyze the diversity of culture and opinions in an ever-changing global community.
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Appreciation of Arts and Humanities
5.1 Identify and appraise the characteristics of artistic expression.
5.2 Identify and analyze the fundamental traits of human culture and beliefs.
Career Opportunities
- Advertising Art Director
- Animator
- Artworker
- Concept Artist
- Exhibition Designer
- Graphic Designer
- Illustrator
- UX Designer
- Web Designer
- Brand Identity Design
- Marketing & Advertising Design
- Packaging Designer
- Print & Publication Designer
- Lettering & Type Designer
- Data Visualization & Infographic Designer
- Photography
- Character Development
- Game Development
- Programming