Graphic Design and Production Art - Shoreline Community College

Graphic Design and Production Art from Shoreline Community College is a Campus Associate Design degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. DESCRIPTION This Visual Communications Technology degree option provides a strong foundation in design and graphic arts production skills. Design theory and hands-on practice culminate in a competitive portfolio. Based on personal and career interests, students select electives to specialize or upgrade skills in web design , image production, photography, animation, illustration or advertising. Students explore creative solutions and design theory in the study of typography, corporate identity, advertising, layout, packaging, environmental graphics and multimedia using software tools and current production technology. This degree articulates with several short-term, stackable certificates. For students wishing to pursue 4-year degree options please see a faculty advisor. Students may transfer from one VCT degree to another anytime while they are completing the foundation courses. OUTCOMES Students who successfully complete this program should be able to: 1. Effectively use concept development procedures in visual communication problem solving. 2. Select and organize design elements including letterforms, illustrations, typography and other graphic images and effectively use art elements such as line, shape, color, value, texture and form in the development of visual images for a variety of media. 3. Apply principles of audience and market analysis, conduct research and develop resources in the production of desktop publishing, graphic design, illustration, electronic paste-up, scanning and manipulation of images, and multimedia productions. View more details on Shoreline Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Design courses.