The Graphic Design & Photography Department offers a two-year Associate in Arts Degree. The Associate in Arts Degree prepares a student for transfer to four-year institutions such as Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; California State University, Long Beach; California State University, San José; California State University, Los Angeles, CalArts, CCA, or OTIS. It also provides career technical training and education in creative problem-solving that can be used to qualify for jobs in the Graphic Design field after completion.

The Associate of Fine Art degree program in graphic design teaches students how to develop design concepts and aesthetically arrange type and image in order to plan and produce intelligent visual communication solutions to client problems or self-authored work.

The Graphic and Interactive Design program emphasizes the elements and principles of design in combination with the use of computers, software and other design peripherals to produce graphic design projects. Focus is placed on the creative integration and selection of type styles and images as they relate to the printed page, film/video output, web-based design, user interface design and multimedia applications. The Graphic and Interactive Design program is designed to prepare students for the workforce.

The Associate of Fine Arts in Graphic and Interactive Design prepares students who intend to transfer to Bachelor of Fine Arts programs at four-year institutions and professional schools of art. In this program, students pursue rigorous training and art education in two-dimensional graphics, new media, and motion graphic arts. The College has well-equipped studios and computer systems to support this major.

The Graphic Design area of study prepares students interested in the concept, design, technologies, and practical aspects of visual communications creation and production. Industry professionals pursue graphic design careers in the related fields of advertising, communication, marketing, education, multimedia, and publishing.

The Graphic and Web Design Program at GCC is designed for working professionals who need to upgrade their skill set, students preparing for transfer, and individuals seeking training towards a career in Graphic Design.

Graphic Design Program offers education in graphic design communications, using processes and technologies relevant to the professional design environment.

A graphic designer is a visual problem solver. To solve these problems, a designer must be skilled in typography, design, color, layout, packaging, photography, production, computer software, marketing, advertising, and presentation.

Pratt Community College’s art major offers a foundation program for students who want to transfer to a four-year school in art education, studio art, or design. Small class size allows students to get personal attention from instructors with industry experience.

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Graphics Design provides a degree alternative to students interested in programming, database administration, and introductory game development.