Digital Arts, AAS

Program Start Date: Any Term
Minimum Program Length: 74 academic weeks; 5 terms day; 67 credits
Program ID:  AAS.G-DD
Curriculum Code: 35318

Program Description

Digital Arts students acquire the skills to become graphic or web designer. Emphasis is placed on design, digital imagery, and typography.

Practical Experience

Students will use computers and professional software applications to create graphics and page layouts for traditional printing or online applications.

Professional Opportunities

Graphic or web designers for advertising agencies, educational institutions, news and/or media outlets.

EEDA Career Cluster:

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

1. Create press and digital-ready layouts for publication using industry standard software and design principles.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of spot and process color in the development of print-ready designs.
3. Create graphics for various media (print, web, digital) using raster- and vector-editing techniques.
4. Design websites using industry software, media and user-based principles.
5. Produce a comprehensive, themed, digital photographic presentation based on sound photography principles.
6. Demonstrate an understanding and application of market and audience research to solve client-based design problems.
7. Demonstrate their ability to speak publicly, listen actively, and respond effectively.