Computer Graphics and Visual Communication Graphic Design - The Community College of Baltimore County

Computer Graphics and Visual Communication Graphic Design from The Community College of Baltimore County is a Campus Associate Design degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. The Computer Graphics and Visual Communication (CGVC) program prepares students for careers or transfer to four-year degree programs in graphic design , animation, motion graphics , photography, digital imaging, game design, and interactive media. This program, which incorporates a common core of six studio and digitally based courses, offers an A.A.S. degree with six different options for study. Please see curriculum degree and certificate options for specific descriptions. Students who select this curriculum and plan to transfer to a four-year college, university, or art school should consult with the program coordinator. This program offers a variety of specialized courses that may not match every transfer pattern. Graphic Design Option The Graphic Design option prepares students for positions as graphic designers and electronic publication design specialists in business, government and industry. Focusing primarily on print-based media, students will work on original projects to produce all types of print collateral, from flyers and posters to dimensional packaging and signage. Students who select this curriculum and plan to transfer to a four-year college, university, or art school should consult with the program coordinator. This program offers a variety of specialized courses that may not match every transfer pattern. Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to: 1. develop computer-generated images for both graphic and publication design applications; 2. operate computer systems and workstations designed to generate electronic publication design; 3. plan a publication cycle from start to finish, incorporating all elements necessary to produce complete communication pieces; 4. understand and work with industry-standard software programs related to file management, electronic layout and design , and image editing/creation; 5. find solutions to communication problems through concept development and design application; and 6. plan and develop documents such as newsletters, marketing materials, training guides, catalogues, case studies, service procedures, assembly instructions, organization charts, financial data, reports, visual aids, contracts and more. View more details on The Community College of Baltimore County . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Design courses.