Associate of Science in Graphic Design & Multimedia |
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| Course Title: |
Associate of Science in Graphic Design & Multimedia | |
Category: |
Arts & Humanities | |
Subject: |
Graphics & Multimedia | |
| College: |
Westwood College
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| Course Description: |
Our Graphic Design and Multimedia degree blends art and marketing with software expertise to create a satisfying career on multiple levels. It's also a field abundant in career paths, from advertising and web design to digital photo editing and, of course, graphic design. You'll gain the essentials of success: effective page layout, web design, image editing and more. And you'll be mentored by a faculty of working professionals who draw on their experience and insights to prepare you for the world of design with real-life perspectives rather than just textbook theories. Your coursework will include courses in design fundamentals, digital illustration, web design, audio-visual principles and print production. Blend in your newly acquired skills in Adobe® Creative Suite® (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash Dreamweaver and Encore), plus a student portfolio to demonstrate your skills to prospective employers, and some might say you'll have an unfair advantage in your job search! Use your eye for art to design an exciting career! Start creating your future now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.® |
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| Delivery Format: |
Online | |
| Course Level: |
Associate Degree | |
| Course Requirements: |
Must have a High School Diploma/GED. On Campus Requirement: Westwood College is not currently accepting Texas residents for its online programs. |
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| Course Type: |
Online Degrees | |
Course Long Description: |
Associate of Science in Graphic Design & Multimedia (Westwood College) Are you looking for an enriching, fast, and convenient way for you to get an associate's degree in a creative field such as graphic design or multimedia? The Associate of Science in Graphic Design & Multimedia from the Westwood College is made for students like you. If you've got an intense creative sense and enjoy using the computer, you may well be best for a career in graphic design and multimedia industry. This industry will be your platform as you learn to make effective designs that aesthetically communicate a message in many different environments. The job of a graphics and multimedia professional is to make sure that web content stays relevant and interesting. It's important to provide an individual viewing a web site or page plenty of reason to remain on the site. You should be able to create aesthitically appealing graphic design to catch a person's interest and attention. This is a job that requires a significant deal of creativity and resourcefulness from a professional. With the help of the Associate of Science in Graphic Design & Multimedia program, students will learn the basics of graphic design and provide them with hands-on experience with industry relevant technology to be equipped for this exciting and creative career. On top of that, students can work on their education from the comfort of their home and earn a graphic design online degree from Westwood College. In this program, students will also discover ways to develop effective designs that communicate visually in both print and multimedia settings. The mixture of technical and general education courses in this program helps students sharpen skills in critical thinking, logic, communication, and problem solving. In order to complete the program, students are required to fulfill a minimum of 62 credit hours. The core courses included in this graphic design & multimedia program are: - GD100 Fundamentals of Design - GD102 History of Graphic Design - GD111 Fundamentals of Image Editing - GD121 Fundamentals of Digital Illustration - GD131 Digital Layout - GD241 Fundamentals of Web Design - GD252 Audio-Video - GD261 Fundamentals of Interactive Design - GD270 Print Production - GD280 Portfolio Review and Business Practices After completing the program, students will be able to create effective layouts and illustrations by using industry-standard software; design and create web sites; create and animate virtual objects in a 3D environment; create and edit video presentations using industry-standard, non-linear editing software; use graphic design business practices toward a range of business scenarios; develop a portfolio, write a résumé, get ready for interviews and conduct a professional job search; utilize the fundamental skills essential to prepare for the Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop certifications. Career Opportunities: With an Associate of Science in Graphic Design & Multimedia degree from Westwood College, graduates will be prepared for a variety of careers in the field of graphic design such as: - Advertising and Design Coordinator - Graphic Designer/Artist - Web Designer - Multimedia Designer/Artist - Commercial & Industrial Designer - Production Manager So if you have a passion for visual art and graphic design, then a career in graphics and multimedia might just be the perfect professional path for you. |
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