62 Graphic, UX and Digital Design Associate of Applied Science Programs

You’ll learn the creative, technical, and problem-solving skills to design visual graphics for print, web, video, animation, motion graphics, 3D modeling, and social media. Whether you want to work in a design studio, advertising agency, or in a corporate in-house design department, this program will help you transform your creativity into a promising career in graphic design.

This program prepares students for a wide variety of careers in graphic design and digital media production. This includes instruction in graphic design, typography, digital illustration, photo manipulation, web design, animation, motion graphics, advertising design, entertainment graphics, and production art, using the latest equipment and software available. Classes are structured to give strong academic and hands-on experience for entry into the graphic design and digital media industry.

The Associate in Science in Graphic Design provides opportunities for students to develop fluency in contemporary graphic design issues and techniques. The program's emphasis is on increasing the student's creative problem-solving abilities along with an introduction to design techniques and principles to provide the basic skills necessary to enter many growing professional fields. The student also learns software skills used to produce graphic design deliverables for clients. Opportunities exist in advertising, print publishing, web publishing, mobile and desktop application design, and corporate communication.

Complete your Multimedia Communications Graphics, Associate in Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T). This program prepares students for entry-level employment in a variety of digital media careers including graphic design, digital photography, e-book design and publishing, content development for websites, and design for print publications. Foundation courses provide individuals with hands-on experience using a number of multimedia and graphic software applications. Core courses teach students an understanding of visual communications and provide a strong foundation of multimedia concepts and skills. Capstone courses offer a unique opportunity for students to interact with local businesses, entrepreneurs, and clients while creating a collective portfolio of student work.

The Packaging Design AAS comprises 60 credits of coursework that prepares students for entry-level employment in the multi-billion dollar packaging and display industry. It also provides workers who want to update their skills in this discipline the opportunity to do so.

The Web Design & Development Associate's Degree prepares students with the skills necessary for organizational web design, development, and management. Coursework includes applying current trends in web technology, standards, and applications to real-world projects. Successful students will be able to work in development teams and effectively communicate in the web design and development industry.

Students will work with the same hardware and software that industry pros use, including Apple iMacs; Intel-based PCs; design software, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat, and packaging software including Arden Impact. This will prepare students to work as entry-level designers or on their own as freelance designers.

Great design combines elements like line, shape, size, color, space and texture to create one cohesive piece. In our 16-month Associate of Applied Science Degree Graphic Design program, you can learn how to use each design element in your projects to evoke emotions, create depth, and lead the eye to the message.

Trevecca’s Associate of Science in graphic design is a two-year degree that equips you with skills in Adobe Creative Cloud programs, interactive media, and coding techniques so you can channel your creativity into digital design and marketing solutions for a variety of businesses. Through a project-oriented curriculum, you’ll learn to apply skills in creative problem-solving and visual communication.

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Graphic Design Technology allows students to integrate multiple arts, marketing, and technology disciplines. It is designed to: Provide a solid foundation in technical skills and techniques combined with design theory in graphic design.

Graphic Design is a two-year program that leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree. It will provide you with the educational background and hands-on experience you will need to begin a creative career in graphic design successfully.

Similar to the graphic arts certificate, this program teaches students how to blend traditional art techniques with skills using professional graphic design software to create illustrative, fine art, and graphic media, preparing students for a wide range of jobs within the design industry. In addition, it includes capstone courses that develop creative and practical skills beyond what is taught in the certificate program, as well as coursework that meets the general education requirements for a Schoolcraft associate in applied science (AAS) degree. The degree strengthens the student’s position in the profession and gives the student an academic credential with a higher standing.

NHCC’s Graphic Design program starts with a fine arts foundation that gives students handson experience with design concepts. Drawing, painting, color theory, photography, dimensional design (2D, 3D) and art history classes help students to begin thinking like designers, with or without a computer. Of course, as foundation skills are gained, graphic design courses then emphasize industry standard digital tools and software (Apple computers, Adobe Creative Suite) to harness design thinking and developing technical skills for more advanced concepts and projects.

The Graphic Design AAS degree program explores the exciting and challenging field of graphic design while focusing on the industry's creative and technical aspects.

With the explosive growth of the web and strong demand in traditional publishing, the ability to design and produce attractive and effective digital and print graphic materials provides an exciting and rewarding career.