Associate of Science in Graphic Design (AS)
If you have a talent for expressing yourself visually, a career in graphic design may be right for you. The International Academy of Design & Technology offers an Associate of Science in Graphic Design degree program that can help you explore new opportunities for your future. At IADT, you are surrounded by classmates who share your interests and goals, and you can expand your education in a dynamic, supportive learning environment.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the graphic design industry is expected to grow 13% from 2008-2018,* making now a great time to start pursuing a career in graphic design. Our program can help you learn about the role of form, function, creativity and critical viewpoint in the creation of visual communications. Enroll in IADT's Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design degree program today.
Students in IADT's graphic design and visual communications programs can learn from experienced professionals who can help them acquire an understanding of the different elements of visual design and how to apply the basic design elements of effective visual materials to the development, planning, production and presentation of print publications and web design.
Besides general education requirements, IADT's Associate of Science in Graphic Design degree program includes the following courses*, led by instructors with relevant career experience.
- Design Fundamentals
- Web Design I
- Introduction to Drawing
- Digital Illustration
- Typography
- Digital Imaging
- Web Design II
- Design Process
- Color Theory
- Graphic Design I
- Digital Layout
- Graphic Design II
*Course curriculum is subject to change.
These are some of the exciting careers in graphic design. With the right education and your own intiative, one of them could be in your future.
- Graphic Designer
- Junior Illustrator
- Page Layout Designer
- Photograph Retoucher
- Web Designer
- Freelance Graphic Designer
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*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Career Guide to Industries, 2010-11 Edition, Graphic Designers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos090.htm (visited October 12, 2010). This is a national estimate and conditions in your location may be different.