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Graphic Designer
ASSOCIATE 8 MONTHS
Graphic Designer
Associate 8 months
Graphic Designer Associate Degree
If you enjoy working with computers, have an eye for design, and want to create engaging visual content, our online Graphic Design Associate Degree can help your prepare to take the first steps toward the career you want. With flexible, online classes, you'll learn the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful designer on your schedule, from home.
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Our Graphic Design school online can prepare students for entry-level jobs as graphic designers, web designers, and illustrators.
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Accredited college-level classes cover foundational topics like photo image editing, web design, multimedia development, and animation using the Adobe® Creative Cloud software.
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Students receive Adobe Creative Cloud in the second semester, which includes Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
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Our online programs are flexible enough for you to finish them at a pace that works for you, based on how much time you can dedicate to your coursework each week.
What You Will Learn
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How to use Adobe Illustrator® to create graphics illustrations for print, multimedia, and the web, Adobe Photoshop® to create high quality photos, graphics for product illustrations, logos, animations, and websites, Adobe InDesign® to design an image, brochure, magazine or web page.
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How to create an effective, interactive web-based portfolio to use during a job search.
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How to create web pages with hypertext links, tables, frames, and forms, working with content and layout, and creating new frames and windows using HTML coding.
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How to use brand information to design a package that's appropriate for the target audiences, including understanding what makes a brand successful and how to incorporate those elements into your own designs.
Graphic Design Associate Degree Curriculum
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4 Semesters
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65 Credits
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Estimated completion time per semester:
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Fast track = 8 months
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Average time = 12 months
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With ECA, you can learn at whatever pace works best for you. Some learners will be more comfortable moving faster, and dedicating more time, and the fast track estimate will apply to them. The average track will apply to most learners who can dedicate a few hours per week to completing their coursework.
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In our online Graphic Design Associate Degree Program, you'll learn the foundational skills and knowledge that can help you prepare for graphic design jobs. Your classes include:
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Color Theory
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Typography
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Graphic Design and Production (Illustrator®)
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Web Design