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Graphic Design Degree

Degree level: Associate

graphic_design_onlineGraphic designers use knowledge of fine art, marketing and computer software to visually communicate an idea or message. As a Westwood College graphic design student, you will learn the skills needed to become a successful graphic designer through a variety of projects. You'll create a professional portfolio that will help you stand out when interviewing with employers. You can also work on your education from the comfort of your home by choosing to earn a graphic design online degree from Westwood College.

Program features include:

  • a final student portfolio to demonstrate your skills to potential employers
  • instruction in effective page layout, web design, image editing, print production and digital design skills
  • courses that help prepare you for industry-standard Adobe certificates* such as InDesign®, Illustrator®, Dreamweaver® and Photoshop®

*Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable test/exams.

 

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Graphic Design Course Information

A graphic design degree opens up a world of possibilities. Course topics include:

  • Drawing and Perspective
  • Fundamentals of Digital Illustration
  • Fundamentals of Web Design
  • Audio-Video
  • Digital Photography
  • Image Editing 

Course breakdown

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Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Create professional quality visual design compositions
  • Use various drawing techniques to illustrate the design process
  • Develop effective sequential art and interactive media
  • Validate that design projects meet ethical, copyrighted and fair use guidelines

Locations offering the associate degree in
Graphic Design*

Online
Online Campus

California
Anaheim - Anaheim, CA 
Inland Empire - Upland, CA
Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
South Bay - Torrance, CA

Colorado
Denver North - Denver, CO
Denver South - Denver, CO

Georgia
Atlanta Midtown - Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Northlake - Atlanta, GA

Illinois
Chicago Loop - Chicago, IL 
DuPage - Woodbridge, IL 
O'Hare Airport - Chicago, IL 
River Oaks - Calumet City, IL

Virginia
Annandale - Annandale, VA
Arlington Ballston - Arlington, VA

*Not all programs are offered every term. Check with the campus of interest for current program offerings.

 

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Did You Know?

Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months or a bachelor's degree in as little as three years.

 

Where could your Graphic Design Degree take you?

Our graphic design program provides the educational background and hands-on experience necessary to successfully begin a career in graphic design. Our faculty of professionals who work in their fields will provide you with the knowledge, training and insight that you’ll use in your career. Take a look at a few of the career fields that may be available to graduates of this program:*

     Graphic design

     Image Editing

     Multi-media art and animation

*Graduates without experience in the field will likely start in entry-level positions.

 

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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
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Did You Know?

Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months or a bachelor's degree in as little as three years.

 

Westwood has prepared our graphic design graduates for careers with employers such as:

 

Chick Fil A Marketing Scotts Printing and Design
Fifth Sun Graphix Silver Dragon Studio
M Studio Designz Simons Signs Systems
Perini Building Company          Smart Academy Center
 
*Westwood College tracks the initial employers of its graduates for regulatory and accreditation purposes. This information is based upon graduates from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011, as reported to ACICS on the Campus Accountability report, and is not intended to represent an endorsement of Westwood College by the listed employers.
 

Graphic Design Occupation Disclosures

The Department of Education lists the following occupations as potential careers for graduates of this program:*

25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
27-1011 Art Directors
27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators
27-1019 Artists and Related Workers, All Other
27-1024 Graphic Designers
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers

Additional information is available by visiting www.onetonline.org and entering the six-digit Standard Occupational Code (SOC) in the Occupation Search Area.

*This list is based on Department of Education standards. Actual entry-level jobs for graduates in this program may vary from this list. The job code data was pulled from IPEDS CIP-SOC crosswalk as of 4/22/2011. Although the Department of Education requires all job titles to be listed, Westwood College has not found the program to prepare graduates for all the jobs listed.

 

General Program Disclosures

To learn more about on-time graduation and placement rates, median loan debt, and tuition and fees, please select this document and access the index page to locate the information for your campus of interest.

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