Associate in Arts Degree in Digital Arts

Golden West College

This major will prepare students for employment in the fields of graphic design, illustration, website design, advertising and marketing, and social media marketing. It consists of experiences in applied design, digital imaging, graphic design principles, layout and design, and website design. The focus is on an introduction to design thinking, visual communication, and skills in graphic design, illustration, web design, and graphic art for print and digital delivery.Potential careers students may enter upon completion are as follows:Web DesignerAnimatorCorporate DesignerIn-house DesignerAdvertising DesignerFreelance DesignerEditorial DesignerTypography DesignerIllustratorProgram Level Learning OutcomesUpon completion of this program, students will be able to:Apply graphic design principles in the ideation, development, and production of visual messages.Communicate solutions that address audiences and contexts by recognizing the human factors that determine design decisions.Identify design history, theory, terminology, and criticism from a variety of perspectives.Utilize software applications and technology in the creation, reproduction, and distribution of visual messages.Synthesize design processes and strategy from ideation to production to creatively solve communication problems.

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