Graphic Design Degrees

Graphic Design Degrees

Brookdale offers the following degrees and certificates in Graphic Design; click the degree name to read more in our online catalog.

Graphic Design Program, A.A.S.

This program is for students who wish to gain employment in the field of graphic art and design. Positions may be available in advertising – print and non-print – and in various visual communication fields. Employment areas may include: design production, print production, display, digital design, illustration, and photography. This program is not designed for transfer to a four-year college. Students who wish to complete Bachelors’ degrees should choose the Graphic Design Option of the Humanities A.A. Program.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Discuss the history of typography
• Utilize various software programs
• Apply pre-press techniques
• Demonstrate digital design techniques

Link to prerequisites and requirements

Humanities Program, Graphic Design Option, A.A.

Students who wish to transfer with majors in graphic design should select this option which combines general education and basic production courses. The option prepares students to transfer to four-year programs which allow them to enter design fields such corporate design, illustration, graphic design, typography, corporate identity and others.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Apply the meaning of corporate identity
• Apply the principles of good illustration
• Demonstrate graphic design
• Apply typography

Link to prerequisites and requirements

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