60 Hrs

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Graphic Design is designed to serve as a degree program for students who wish to acquire skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in an entry-level position in the field of Graphic Design. It is structured to prepare individuals to be capable of (1) creative thinking, (2) producing professional quality graphic solutions to an employer’s needs, and (3) knowledgeable in the means of producing this work, both traditionally and digitally.

Graduates will be ready to be employed in most areas of graphic design including corporate design, layout, and even web design. Employers include advertising agencies, corporations, design firms, printing companies, newspapers, educational institutions and many other businesses that have graphic communication needs.

An internship is required for graduation. Students must participate in a minimum of 100 hours of supervised work in a graphic design related position, with a local company, prior to graduation.

Basic skill proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics is a part of acceptance into this program. Your proficiency may affect the sequence of courses in which you can enroll and may extend the time required to complete this program. NWACC’s Art scholarship may be available to assist Graphic

Design students. For application information, see the Division of Communication and Arts.

NOTE: The Certificate of Proficiency and the Technical Certificate in Graphic Design are built into the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design. Students may choose to progress through this degree by completing the certificates instead of following the recommended sequence by semesters.