Graphic Design, Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Visual Arts

The Associate of Fine Arts in Visual Arts-Graphic Design Option prepares students who intend to transfer to Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) programs at four-year institutions and professional schools of art. In this A.F.A. program, students pursue rigorous training and art education in the graphic arts. There are well-equipped studios and computer systems to support this major.

This program focuses on concepts of design, drawing and design skills and the use of the computer as a graphic art tool. It is intended for students who wish to pursue careers as graphic designers, commercial artists and computer artists.

Graduates are able to:

• outline key aspects of the graphic designer profession
• experiment with concept development and visual planning strategies toward creative solutions to design problems
• use bitmap, vector and layout software applications in completing finished design projects
• identify major design movements and influences from historic, cultural and social perspectives
• analyze and critique student, professional and historical design products
• demonstrate technical and artistic development throughout a design portfolio
• investigate careers in the graphic design profession