Graphic and Web Design
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Program No: 10-201-2
Degree Completion Time: Varies
2012-2013 Program
Curriculum and Course Offerings
Recommended Sequence of Courses
View and print Functional Ability Statement of Understanding for this program
About the Program
Have you been told you have creative and visualization skills? Do you enjoy analyzing design decisions and often think it could have been done better? If you are attracted to the design elements of color, type, shape, illustration, and layout, then creating web sites and print-ready design solutions can be a very satisfying career choice. Graphic and web designers often thrive on competition and creative license; however, they must constantly adapt to the best solutions for the client. This field can draw out creative talents and expand your business and marketing expertise. A minimum keyboarding skill of 25 wpm is recommended.
About the Career
Graphic and web designers are practical artists whose creations are intended to express ideas, convey information, or draw attention to a product or service. They design a wide variety of materials, including advertisements, displays, packaging, signs, logos, web sites, and web pages to meet the needs and preferences of their various clients for communication and promotion. Graphic and web designers can work as in-house designers for a company, as staff designers for a graphic design firm, or as freelance designers working for themselves.
Potential Annual Starting Salary
$29,149
Salary Information Source: LTC Research Department
Careers
- Graphic Designer
- Desktop Publisher
- Communication Assistant
- Web Designer
- Production Designer/Artist
- Creative Director
Program Goals
You will learn to:
- Exhibit a high level of comfort with rapidly changing technology and independent learning.
- Create effective visual communication through the application of design theories and principles to develop design solutions using computer hardware and software.
- Apply typography skills and knowledge to create effective visual communication.
- Create and integrate illustrations and imagery to develop and communicate design solutions.
- Use a variety of technologies to create, capture, and manipulate design elements in producing a final product.
- Communicate clearly and professionally and see, hear, follow, and give directions, in both verbal and written formats.
- Apply effective business practices and project management skills appropriate to job requirements in the graphic and web design fields.
- Demonstrate creative abilities and software knowledge when developing web sites and press-ready electronic files.
Approximate Costs
- $126 per credit (resident)
- $182 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- Online class fee is $10 per credit
- Other fees vary by program (books, supplies, materials, tools, uniforms, health-related exams, etc)
Program Transfer Opportunities
Want more information?
•Submit
your questions online.
•Email info@gotoltc.edu
•Call 1.888.GO TO LTC, Ext. 1109
Apply | Register for Class | All Programs | Financial Aid | Transfer Opportunities | High School Career Pathway
