Advertising & Graphic Design
[A30100] Associate in Applied Science Degree (Day)
[C30100] Certificate - (Evening)
The Advertising & Graphic Design curriculum is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the graphic design profession, which emphasizes design, advertising, illustration, and digital and multimedia preparation of printed and electronic promotional materials.
Students will be trained in the development of concept and design for promotional materials such as newspaper and magazine advertisements, posters, folders, letterheads, corporate symbols, brochures, booklets, preparation of art for printing, lettering and typography, photography, and electronic media.
Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities with graphic design studios, advertising agencies, printing companies, department stores, a wide variety of manufacturing industries, newspapers, and businesses with in-house graphics operations.
COMPETENCIES
Upon successful completion of the Advertising and Graphic Design program, the graduate should be able to
- Demonstrate the ability to use color theory.
- Demonstrate concept development skills for promotional materials.
- Demonstrate the ability to design Web sites.
- Utilize foundation typography.
- Employ comprehensive illustration.
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