Graphic Design and Multimedia
WHAT COMBINATION OF TYPE, PHOTOGRAPHY OR ILLUSTRATION MAKES AN EFFECTIVE PIECE OF COMMUNICATION?
With an associate degree in graphic design and multimedia, you’ll quickly learn answers to questions like that and have a blast doing it. The graphic design and multimedia industry is your stage as you learn to create effective designs that visually communicate a message in a variety of multimedia environments. The program’s combination of technical and general education courses will help you develop skills in critical thinking, logic, communications and problem solving. Work on your education from the comfort of your home! You can earn a graphic design online degree from Westwood College. With your degree, you’ll be prepared for positions such as advertising and design coordinator, graphic designer/artist, graphic and web designer or production manager. It’s time to bring your ideas to life.
GRAPHIC DESIGN AND MULTIMEDIA COURSE INFORMATION
A graphic design and multimedia degree opens up a world of possibilities. Course topics include:
- Introduction to Graphic Design
- Digital Illustration
- Digital Layout
- Image Editing
- 3D Modeling and Animation
- Web Page Design
- Advanced Design Portfolio Review
- Multimedia: Audio-Video
UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
- Create effective layouts and illustrations using industry-standard software
- Design and create web sites
- Create and animate virtual objects in a 3D environment
- Create and edit video presentations utilizing industry-standard, non-linear editing software
- Apply graphic design business practices toward a variety of business situations
- Build a portfolio, write a résumé, prepare for interviews and conduct a professional job search
- Apply the foundational skills necessary to prepare for the Adobe InDesign CS4, Illustrator CS4, Dreamweaver CS4, and Photoshop CS4 certifications.*
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