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Graphic and Digital Design
About this program
About this program
The Graphic and Digital Design program prepares students for creative careers at the intersection of design, technology and marketing. This program emphasizes the integration of visual design principles with digital tools and strategic communication to produce effective materials for print, web, social media and emerging platforms.
Students gain a strong foundation in design fundamentals, branding, typography and digital imaging while developing technical proficiency in industry-standard software. Through hands-on projects and real-world applications, students learn to plan, design and produce visual communication solutions that meet client needs and marketing objectives.
The program also introduces students to foundational marketing and digital marketing concepts, allowing students to understand how design supports audience engagement and brand identity. With flexible elective pathways, students may choose to specialize in areas such as print design, digital media design, motion graphics, advertising design or user experience (UX) and interface design.
Graduates complete the program with a professional portfolio in both print and digital formats, demonstrating the creative, technical and strategic skills necessary for entry-level employment in graphic design, visual communication and related creative industries.
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - 60 credits
Program outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to produce visual concepts using drawing and computer methods.
- Interpret, speak, write and edit the language of advertising, graphic design, digital graphic technology and print production.
- Demonstrate entry-level industry proficiency utilizing multiple methods for producing graphic output.
- Apply theories of design, color and typography.
- Demonstrate professionalism, i.e., participation in classroom activities, personal accountability and meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrate understanding of print and web production.
Accreditation
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
Phone: 312.263.0456 / 800.621.7440
