PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
A.S. Degree
Visual appearance can create instant perceptions about people, organizations, and products. Those visual perceptions, valid or not, often affect your opinion. Graphic designers are artists charged with creating visual images and communication, be it a corporate logo, a company web site, a College catalog, or a candy’s colorful wrapper.
The field changes daily with the expanding use of computers in design, giving graphic artists an exciting array of challenges. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, "employment of graphic designers is expected to grow 13 percent from 2008-2018, as demand for graphic design continues to increase from advertisers and computer design firms."
Our program responds to technological demands and realities. You will be exposed to a variety of courses in design and computers.
Visual appearance can create instant perceptions about people, organizations, and products. Those visual perceptions, valid or not, often affect your opinion. Graphic designers are artists charged with creating visual images and communication, be it a corporate logo, a company web site, a College catalog, or a candy’s colorful wrapper.
The field changes daily with the expanding use of computers in design, giving graphic artists an exciting array of challenges. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, "employment of graphic designers is expected to grow 13 percent from 2008-2018, as demand for graphic design continues to increase from advertisers and computer design firms."
Our program responds to technological demands and realities. You will be exposed to a variety of courses in design and computers.
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.
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