Academic year: 2024-2025
Design and Graphic Technology- Associate Degree
Program Code: 101117
Creative design professionals combine artistic abilities with technical knowledge to create designs used in print and digital content. During your studies, you will create, maintain and present a professional portfolio showcasing your professional work. As a graduate of the Design and Graphic Technology program, you are positioned for a variety of careers including graphic designer, marketing specialist, digital print technician, graphic artist, pre-press technician, social media manager and content creator.
Delivery
Day Evening Full-time Part-time
Explore Locations
This program is offered at: Green Bay
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $ 10,485, Books: $ 259, Supplies: $ 150 Total Approximate Costs $ 10,894 See costs of tuition, books, and supplies.
This program is fully eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tutition and fees for this program. https:// www. nwtc. edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees? ProgramCode = 101117
Requirements for Program Entry
Apply at www. nwtc. edu / apply. Submit high school, GED, or HSED transcripts and college transcripts( if applicable) to transcripts @ nwtc. edu
Tip! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step. Have questions? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc. edu or 920-498-5444.
Program Outcomes
Apply the principles of design to develop strategic marketing and communication products and services. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of design software, tools and technology. Implement creative solutions from concept through completion using a formal process. Apply effective legal and ethical business practices and project management skills. Communicate artwork rationale in formal and informal settings.
Accreditation
Programs in the College of Business at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. ACBSP ' s accreditation process follows the Baldrige model. The accreditation focuses on recognizing teaching excellence, determining student learning outcomes, and a continuous improvement model. ACBSP’ s student-centered teaching and learning approach, which is measured and analyzed for quality, ensures that students gain the right skills from their educational investment. Institutions with programs accredited by ACBSP are committed to continuous improvement that ensures their business program will give students the skills employers want. ACBSP- World Headquarters 11520 West 119th Street Overland Park, KS 66213 Phone:( 913) 339-9356 www. acbsp. com
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Design and Graphic Technology associate degree in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester 8 Week 1 10111161- Illustrator Fundamentals 3 10809166- Intro to Ethics: Theory & App 3 10801136- English Composition 1 3
8 Week 2 10890101- College 101 1 10111101- Photoshop Fundamentals 3 10111112- Graphic Design Fundamentals 3 10201100- Careers in Digital Arts 1
Semester Total 17
Second Semester 8 Week 1 10111125- Layout & Composition 3 10111110- Photoshop Advanced 3 10801196- Oral / Interpersonal Comm 3
8 Week 2 10111126- Graphic Design Development 3 10203104- Photography-Digital 3 10105103- Career Fundamentals 1
Semester Total 16
Third Semester 8 Week 1 10804134- Mathematical Reasoning 3 10111165- Typography 3 10204110- Digital Print Fundamentals 3
8 Week 2 10111131- Graphic Design Project Mgmt 3 10111130- Online Media Design 3
Semester Total 15
Fourth Semester 8 Week 1 10809172- Intro to Diversity Studies 3
10204126- Digital Color Management 3
8 Week 2 10111140- Integrated Design 3 10809198- Intro to Psychology 3 10111144- Graphic Design Application 3
Full Semester 10111199- Des / Graphic Career Experience 2
Semester Total 17
Total Credits 65
Curriculum Note: The credit for 10-890-101, College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation. Consequently, it is not part of the program requirements, but must be passed with a C or better.
It is recommended that learners take the Design and Graphic Technology Career Experience course( 10-111- 199) in their last semester.
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