PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
A.S. Degree
Visual appearance greatly impacts our perceptions of companies, organizations, and products. Graphic designers are responsible for creating strong visual communication using imagery and typography, be it through a corporate logo, a company website, a game app, or a candy's colorful wrapper. The field changes rapidly with the expanding use of technology in design, giving graphic designers an exciting array of challenges.
Our program responds to the demands and realities of the professional graphic design field. Our courses offer real-world opportunities for students to build their resumes through project-based learning courses that focus on published projects and internships. You will be exposed to a variety of media in courses that utilize both traditional hands-on and digital methods to produce work. Students will have the opportunity to explore cutting edge technology in our digital labs and build unique and sought after skill sets and portfolios. All students are also encouraged to submit writing and art work to the Kelab Art and Literary Journal, a collaborative effort of the Creative Writing, Graphic Design, Photography and New Media programs.
Visual appearance greatly impacts our perceptions of companies, organizations, and products. Graphic designers are responsible for creating strong visual communication using imagery and typography, be it through a corporate logo, a company website, a game app, or a candy's colorful wrapper. The field changes rapidly with the expanding use of technology in design, giving graphic designers an exciting array of challenges.
Our program responds to the demands and realities of the professional graphic design field. Our courses offer real-world opportunities for students to build their resumes through project-based learning courses that focus on published projects and internships. You will be exposed to a variety of media in courses that utilize both traditional hands-on and digital methods to produce work. Students will have the opportunity to explore cutting edge technology in our digital labs and build unique and sought after skill sets and portfolios. All students are also encouraged to submit writing and art work to the Kelab Art and Literary Journal, a collaborative effort of the Creative Writing, Graphic Design, Photography and New Media programs.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Graduates of the Graphic Design Program at Tompkins Cortland Community College will be able to:
1. Demonstrate understanding and a strong foundation in drawing, composition, the elements and principles of design, color theory, and typography.
2. Demonstrate proficiency using design industry- standard software, hardware and manual tools.
3. Apply creative and analytical problem solving, aesthetics, attention to detail, conceptual development, and critical thinking to design projects.
4. Develop a strong visual literary and understanding of the history and context of visual communication.
5. Demonstrate college level verbal, presentation and written communication skills required of the profession.
6. Create a professional portfolio of work that is displayed in an industry-standard format suitable for transfer for a four-year college or entry-level design position.
1. Demonstrate understanding and a strong foundation in drawing, composition, the elements and principles of design, color theory, and typography.
2. Demonstrate proficiency using design industry- standard software, hardware and manual tools.
3. Apply creative and analytical problem solving, aesthetics, attention to detail, conceptual development, and critical thinking to design projects.
4. Develop a strong visual literary and understanding of the history and context of visual communication.
5. Demonstrate college level verbal, presentation and written communication skills required of the profession.
6. Create a professional portfolio of work that is displayed in an industry-standard format suitable for transfer for a four-year college or entry-level design position.