Best Course Studies in Digital Design 2017/2018. Creative design professionals combine artistic abilities with technical knowledge to create designs used in print and electronic media. During your studies, you will create, maintain and present a professional portfolio showcasing your finest work. As a graduate of the Design and Graphic Technology program, you are positioned for a variety of careers including graphic designer, advertising specialist, digital print technician, publication designer, public relations professional, pre-press technician and web graphic designer. Follow Your Path Some credits from the following technical diploma(s) apply toward this associate degree: - Print Technology, 312041 Employment Potential A graduate of this program will have the potential for employment in the following areas: Desktop Publisher: produces professional publications using electronic publishing software, scans graphic images, places text and graphics files onto the page, and operates output devices. Graphic Designer: develops advertising concepts and prepares art for the final presentations. Advertising Assistant: works with the ad director or store manager to plan and prepare advertising for print, radio, and TV use. Commercial Art Worker: prepares artwork and copy to be used in label production, package design, printed materials; prepares process separations; preflights electronic files; manages color control; and manages fonts. Digital Print Technician: prepares computer files for variable data printing or produce print on demand applications. Layout Designer: designs basic plans for print advertising, passes on work to a commercial artist or copywriter, and is responsible for final electronic files. Printing Support Worker/Customer Service Representative: handles electronic and pre-press operations,... [-]

Associate Degree in Applied Computer Graphics: Production/Communication Design Applied Computer Graphics Program: Counseling and Advising: (530) 895-2378 Transfer Counseling Center: (530) 895-2264 Transfer information: www.assist.org Department Office: AHPS 251 (530) 895-2531 Boyd Trolinger, Advisor (530) 895-2503 About the Program Applied Computer Graphics blends courses from Art, Computer Science, Multimedia Studies, and Radio-Television-Film to create a cutting-edge multidisciplinary program. Students in Applied Computer Graphics learn to use art and technology to create interactive multimedia experiences such as video games and digital animations. The program prepares students for transfer to the Applied Computer Graphics program at California State University, Chico and provides a foundation for similar majors at other four-year colleges and universities. To obtain an Associate's degree, students must complete both the major requirements and the graduation requirements listed in this catalog. Note that some courses have a prerequisite (P), corequisite (C), or both (P/C). Prerequisites and corequisites are listed within each course description in that catalog. Transfer majors designated as AA-T or AS-T are designed for transfer to a similar major at an unspecified CSU. Transfer majors designated as AA or AS are designed for transfer to the corresponding major at a specific CSU and are based on articulation. See a counselor for more information. Read about the difference between these types of degrees at the beginning of the Transfer section of this catalog. AS Degree in Applied Computer Graphics: Production/Communication Design (60 Units Minimum) Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:... [-]

Best Course Studies in Digital Design 2017/2018. Associate’s Degree In Digital Design Develop your creative flair and turn your artistic talents into a career with our Digital Design course. This program places an emphasis on developing your capacity for critical thinking and helping you gain skills like perception, interpretation and inventiveness while you gain an understanding of digital design business practices. In the graphic design courses, you have the opportunity to learn industry standard software applications, such as Adobe Creative Suite 5® software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, InDesign and Dreamweaver) and how to use these programs to solve design problems. You can also learn to sharpen your ability to visually translate ideas of an intended message to a targeted audience as you prepare for a career as a digital designer in a wide range of employment settings. Work toward a career that allows you to capitalize on your love for art and technology. Contact Southern Technical College today to find out why we stand out among digital design schools in Florida. How long will it take me to complete this program? The program is designed to take 88 weeks to complete. Of those that completed the program in 2013-2014, 60% finished in 88 weeks. What are my chances of getting a job when I graduate? The job placement rate for students who completed this program is 60%. [-]