Estimated Program Costs
Please note that all costs are estimates and subject to change. Tuition is established by the State Board of Community Colleges and North Carolina General Assembly and is subject to change without notice.
What to Expect:
Course Work
The Graphic Design curriculum is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the graphic design profession, which emphasizes design, advertising, illustration, and digital and multimedia preparation of printed and electronic promotional materials.
Students will be trained in the development of concept and design for promotional materials such as newspaper and magazine advertisements, posters, folders, letterheads, corporate symbols, brochures, booklets, preparation of art for printing, lettering and typography, photography, and electronic media.
Career Paths
Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities with:
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Advertising Agencies
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Businesses with In-House Graphics Operations
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Department Stores
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Graphic Design Studios
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A Wide Variety of Manufacturing Industries
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Newspapers
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Printing Companies
Fact Sheet for Graphic Design’s Associate, Diploma & Certificate Programs
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Associate Degree
Associate Degree in Graphic Design (A30100)
Program Length: 5 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma & Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Associate in Applied Science
Certificate
Digital Graphics Certificate (C30100C1)
Program Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
Digital Illustration Certificate (C30100C5)
Program Length: 3 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
Graphic Design Basics Certificate (C30100C2)
Program Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
Illustration Basics Certificate (C30100C6)
Program Length: 3 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
Web-Based Graphics Design Certificate (C30100C3)
Program Length: 3 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
Adobe Applications Certificate (C30100C4)
Program Length: 3 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
High School Connections
Graphic Design Basics Certificate (C30100H1)
Program Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
Illustration Basics Certificate (C30100H2)
Program Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate