Associates Degree & Certificate
Associate in Arts Degree:

Graphic & Multimedia Design

The primary goal of the Associate in Arts Degree in Graphic and Multimedia Design is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and technical abilities required for a position within the field of graphic and multimedia design. In addition to providing students with basic skills and competencies, coursework is sequenced to facilitate transferability to an art or design program at a four-year university.

Associate Pathway
Associate Requirements
Certificate of Achievement:

Graphic & Multimedia Design

The Certificate of Achievement in Graphic and Multimedia Design develops students' creative and technical skills by providing hands-on training in current technologies. The two-year program prepares students for employment in the fields of graphic design for web, social media, user interface, motion, and illustration, as well as digital photography, art direction, video production and game design.

Certificate Pathway
Certificate Requirements
Courses
GMD 101: Intro to Graphic Multimedia Design

Introduces the concepts and practices applicable to graphic and multimedia design, including the elements and principles of composition, divergent thinking, and the creative process. Through a series of design projects, students begin to develop a portfolio, which explore visual communication and self-expression.
GMD 104: Graphic Design for Web & Social Media

Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology and techniques to design and manage brand identity for web and social media with applications such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, LinkedIn and emerging social media platforms.
GMD 107: Multimedia for Web & Social Media

Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology and techniques to produce and manage multimedia assets including images, illustrations, graphics, animation, video, and sound for web and social media using applications such as Illustrator and Photoshop.
GMD 120: History of Graphic Design

Surveys the origin and evolution of graphic design, including the development of typography, advertising, poster design, illustration, corporate identities and trademarks.
GMD 142: Digital Illustration

Introduces digital illustration for graphic design using industry standard software, such as Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
GMD 144: Graphic Design I

Introduces techniques for the conception, creation and production of graphic design and visual communication through a variety of techniques which include the use of industry standard software, such as Adobe Illustrator and InDesign. Introduces Professional Practice Standards.
GMD 145: Type and Typography

Introduces type and typography for graphic design and visual communication through a variety of techniques which include the use of Industry standard software, such as Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.
GMD 173: Motion Design

Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and techniques of motion design using industry standard software such as Adobe AfterEffects.
GMD 177: Web and Interactive Design

Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology and techniques of web and interactive design using CMS (web content management system) platforms.
GMD 242: Graphic Design II

Introduces advanced techniques for the conception, creation and production of graphic design and visual communication through a variety of techniques which include the use of industry standard software. Introduces Professional Practice Standards.