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Career Area: Arts, AudioVisual Technology and Communications
Associate Degree
Program Number: 30-201-2
Approximately 2-6 Months to Complete
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About the Program
This program provides students with the essential skills and knowledge to create compelling visual content using industry-standard software. Students will learn the fundamentals of digital image manipulation, graphic design principles, and vector-based illustration, enabling them to develop a versatile skill set applicable to a wide range of creative fields.

What You'll Learn
Students in this program gain hands-on experience in editing digital images, grasping key visual design principles, and cultivating creative thinking through hands-on projects. Graduates are equipped to produce versatile graphics suitable for a range of media platforms, from print to web and animation. Courses transfer directly into the Graphic Design and Interactive Media Design associate degrees.

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

  • Graphic Designer 
  • Photo Editor 
  • Illustrator 
  • Brand Identity Designer 
  • Digital Content Creator 

Visual Design Fundamentals Programs

This program provides students with the essential skills and knowledge to create compelling visual content using industry-standard software. Students will learn the fundamentals of digital image manipulation, graphic design principles, and vector-based illustration, enabling them to develop a versatile skill set applicable to a wide range of creative fields.

What You'll Learn
Students in this program gain hands-on experience in editing digital images, grasping key visual design principles, and cultivating creative thinking through hands-on projects. Graduates are equipped to produce versatile graphics suitable for a range of media platforms, from print to web and animation. Courses transfer directly into the Graphic Design and Interactive Media Design associate degrees.

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