Campus Location: Peosta
Program Entry: Enrollment may occur during any term. Fall term is the start of the program course sequence.
Award: Associate of Applied Science degree
Description: NICC’s Graphic Design program consists of a solid foundation in design principles, art and design history, typography, and dedicated time to learn industry-standard graphic, layout, web and motion software, followed by portfolio-building studio courses that enable students to put theory into practice.
Through hands on project based learning, students practice solving real-world visual communication problems in the classroom. Our students graduate with a portfolio that is creative, professional, and demonstrates a high level of craftspersonship. Students gain additional real work experience meeting and working with local designers, entrepreneurs and completing an on-the-job internship.
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to apply the elements + principles of design in projects.
- Students will be able to apply the design processes in projects.
- Students will understand graphic design history and terminology.
- Students will be able to utilize creative software for projects.
- Students will be able to prepare digital files for various forms of commercial production.
- Students will understand the responsibilities of a professional working in the graphic design field.
Enrollment Process: See Enrollment Process .
Minimum Credits: 69
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