Graphic Design Degree Program

Degree Earned:
Associate of Applied Business in Graphic Design

Available Campuses for This Program:
Cincinnati - Graphic Design
Online
West Chester - Graphic Design

Where a Graphic Design degree can take you

Our Associate degree in Graphic Design prepares students for successful careers in advertising, marketing, promotion, print publication, publication design and interactive media. Our program stresses fundamental design theory and practices through real-world design exercises and projects. Our graphic design courses help you develop the skills necessary to conceive an idea, nurture it and develop it. Creative skills are simultaneously coupled with skills in digital imaging and visual problem solving to create functional and interesting design solutions that provide a powerful impact on the viewer.

Graphic designers can have the opportunity to fill a variety of roles in the industry. Designers can be found creating print materials such as promotional brochures and advertisements, company reports, and brand identity solutions, as well as surface design for products and packaging. Additionally, opportunities are available to create and develop innovative designs and layouts for local and national publications, such as magazines and newspapers. Web and interactive designers are given the opportunity to put their creative mark on digital media by developing design solutions that appeal to a variety of audiences in the digital world. Regardless of discipline, graphic designers can use their knowledge of layout, design and visual problem solving to guide their creative solutions.

Graphic Design career opportunities

Graduates who earn an Associate degree in Graphic Design from our Mississippi or Ohio campuses may fill entry-level positions such as production artist, advertising designer, brand identity designer, desktop publisher, freelance artist, illustrator or web designer. Possible employers include publishing firms, advertising agencies, marketing firms, entertainment companies, consumer products companies, brand identity firms, in-house advertising departments, web design firms, and promotional and sign companies.