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Associate of Science Degree in Graphic Design |
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| Course Title: |
Associate of Science Degree in Graphic Design | |
Category: |
Computers & IT | |
Subject: |
Graphics and Multimedia | |
| College: |
Carrington College California online 
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| Course Description: |
The fully online Graphic Design degree program covers theory and practice of visual communication skills mainly by the means of computer generated and editing of images. Positions include web designer, print designer, multimedia developer, production artist, and video editor. Including the use of lines, color, texture, value, composition, and techniques of stylization; vector and raster based images and their appropriate preparation for print and web, including web animation; a practical understanding of print production, including preparing files for output to film and plate, theoretical knowledge of printing processes and some prepress functions. The program prepares students for an entry-level position in the graphic design industry.Graduates will be able to product a portfolio that demonstrates proficiency in a range of graphic design skills and computer design applications upon completion of the Graphic Design Program. Students will also communicate skills and respect and responsibility; demonstrate critical thinking, information management, personal and professional development. All skills are oriented toward visual communication within the media of print, web, and multimedia, including video editing. |
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| Delivery Format: |
Online | |
| Course Level: |
Associate Degree | |
| Course Requirements: |
High School graduation or equivalency, Completion of the college enrollment requirements, which includes assessment. Must be 18 years of age or older at the start program. | |
| Course Type: |
Online Degrees | |
Course Long Description: |
Associate of Science Degree in Graphic Design (Carrington College California online) Carrington College California's Associate of Science in Graphic Design program has been designed to provide students with the technical and creative skills needed to help them become successful in an exciting career as a graphic designer. As a graphic designer, one must have both creativity and imagination as well as an understanding of current trends in the visual arts, a working knowledge of the most up-to-date design software, and an awareness of material costs and time limits, all of which will be acquired by students who enroll in this program. These crucial abilities enable program graduates to present ideas and designs to prospective clients by earning this online graphic design degree. The Graphic Design program curriculum places emphasis on theory and practice of visual communication within the media of print, Web, and multimedia, including video editing; as well as creating and editing images with design software, using lines, texture, color, composition and techniques of stylization. The online courses contain instruction associated with the theory and practice of visual communication, and prepare students for positions as graphic designers, production artists, web designers, multimedia developers and video editors. Program Learning Outcomes: After successfully completing this online program, graduates will be able to: - create a portfolio that will demonstrate their proficiency in an array of graphic design skills and use of industry-standard design software. - demonstrate competence in critical thinking, information management, personal and professional development, communication skills, respect and responsibility. - demonstrate knowledge of the elements of enhanced visual design, such as the concepts related to digital imaging like editing, optimizing, as well as preparing images for web-based delivery. - demonstrate a practical knowledge of print production, including preparing files for output to film and plate, theoretical knowledge of printing processes and some pre-press functions. - demonstrate understanding of guidelines and applications for development of technical reports with graphics, technical proposals, business letters and memos. - demonstrate the integration of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator into cohesive developed print designs. Career Opportunities: Upon completion, graduates of Carrington College's Associate of Science in Graphic Design program are equipped with the technical and creative skills they need to create visual solutions for their clients' communication materials and to pursue entry-level graphic design jobs in places like advertising agencies, publishing companies, design firms, marketing departments, or even to work as a freelance graphic designer. Admission Requirements: Interested students must be at least 17 years old and have high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution. In addition, students must have complete three easy steps: 1. Complete a personal telephone interview with an Admission Representative 2. Submit appropriate official school documentation for processing. 3. Complete a New Student Orientation prior to beginning classes. |
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