Our world is designed. Graphic designers have had a hand in the look of virtually
everything you see that is not a part of the natural world: signs, logos, products,
websites, product packaging, album covers, publications. The list is endless. Even
a soup can shows the work of a designer.
Graphic designers plan, analyze and create visual solutions to communications problems. They use color, type, illustration, photography, animation, and layout techniques to communicate a message, whether it is in print or digital media.
Our graphic design program lets your talent flourish giving you a solid and broad art background, including design foundations, drawing, color theory, photography, printmaking, design software, web design, typography, and other graphic design courses.
Our Associate in Applied Science degree gives you ready access to jobs in the graphic design field. Graphic designers with a broad liberal arts education and experience in marketing and business management will be best suited for positions developing communication strategies.
Visit the MoSCORES website for information on MCC's programs, including length, credit hours, and wage and employment data. Search Metropolitan Community College. Note: The historical data listed is informational and can vary based on the number of credit hours students earn, local wage conditions and other factors.
The skills test must be completed/passed before the semester you plan to enroll in GDES160 (offered only in the Spring). Students can take the skills assessment ONCE per semester.
If a student requires ADA accommodations, they must present a form from the ACCESS office that outlines the needed accommodations at least 2 days prior to their testing date. If accommodations cannot be made within reason or in time, another testing date will have to be chosen.
Email program coordinator to schedule skills testing
When students register for one of the testing dates and pass the skills assessment, they will be notified by MCC email and their name will be forwarded to the advising office and the humanities division.
A student must then contact the program coordinator, to be enrolled in GDES160.
Work under deadline with controlled content and layout instructions
Many MCC students plan to transfer. Whatever your transfer destination, we'll work to make sure your credits move easily. That's why we're experts at it.
We've worked out specific transfer agreements with many four-year colleges and universities, so make sure you speak with an academic advisor before enrolling, particularly since transfer agreements can change based on curriculum revisions.
Learn more about MCC's seamless transfer
Graphic designers are visual communicators who develop graphics and layouts for promotion, advertising, editorial content, catalogs, brochures, direct mail pieces, branding and identity, fonts, billboards, posters, music covers, product packaging, reports, television graphics, interactive and Web, and much more.
Most of the work is computer generated but also includes traditional art materials and methods.
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