Associate DegreeGraphic Design

Graphic designers use knowledge of fine art, marketing and computer software to visually communicate an idea or message. As a Westwood College graphic design student, you will learn the skills needed to become a successful graphic designer through a variety of projects. You'll create a professional portfolio that will help you stand out when interviewing with employers. You can also work on your education from the comfort of your home by choosing to earn a graphic design online degree from Westwood College.

Program features include:

• a final student portfolio to demonstrate your skills to potential employers
• instruction in effective page layout, web design, image editing, print production and digital design skills
• courses that help prepare you for industry-relevant Adobe certificates* such as InDesign^®, Illustrator^®, Dreamweaver^® and Photoshop^®

*Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable test/exams.

• Course Info

  A graphic design degree opens up a world of possibilities. Course topics include:

  • Drawing and Perspective
  • Fundamentals of Digital Illustration
  • Fundamentals of Web Design
  • Audio-Video
  • Digital Photography
  • Image Editing 

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  Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Create professional quality visual design compositions
  • Use various drawing techniques to illustrate the design process
  • Develop effective sequential art and interactive media
  • Validate that design projects meet ethical, copyrighted and fair use guidelines

  Locations offering this degree:*

  Online Online Campus California Anaheim - Anaheim, CA  Inland Empire - Upland, CA Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA South Bay - Torrance, CA Colorado Denver North - Denver, CO Denver South - Denver, CO

  Georgia Atlanta Midtown - Atlanta, GA Atlanta Northlake - Atlanta, GA Illinois Chicago Loop - Chicago, IL  DuPage - Woodridge, IL  O'Hare Airport - Chicago, IL  River Oaks - Calumet City, IL Virginia Annandale - Annandale, VA Arlington Ballston - Arlington, VA

  *Not all programs are offered every term. Check with the campus of interest for current program offerings.

  
  

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  Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.

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  Our fast-track approach can help you earn your bachelor's degree in as little as 3 years.

• Careers

  Where could your Graphic Design Degree take you?

  Our graphic design program provides the educational background and hands-on experience necessary to successfully begin a career in graphic design. Our faculty of professionals who work in their fields will provide you with the knowledge, training and insight that you’ll use in your career. Take a look at a few of the career fields that may be available to graduates of this program:*

  • Graphic design
  • Image Editing
  • Multi-media art and animation

  *Graduates without experience in the field will likely start in entry-level positions.

  
  

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  Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.

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  Our fast-track approach can help you earn your bachelor's degree in as little as 3 years.

• Employers

  Westwood has prepared our Graphic Design graduates for careers with employers such as: 

  • Amtrak
  • Dorian Studios
  • Hays Consulting
  • Hybrid Tees
  • Ithen Global
  • M3 Graphics, Inc.
  • Sony Electronics
  • Wilton Industries
  • Intouch Practice Communications
  • Interactive Outdoor Media Solutions, LLC

  Westwood College tracks the initial employers of its graduates for accreditation purposes. This list represents a partial list of employers of graduates from this program, drawn from across the Westwood campus system, and contains employers of Westwood College graduates from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012. It is not intended to represent an endorsement of Westwood College by the listed employers.

  Comprehensive employment information for graduates from each campus is available.

• News

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  Members of congress welcome Westwood College during Hill Day

  Westwood students visit U.S. Capital offices and discuss the face of career colleges.

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  Westwood College student designs winning logo for APSCU convention & exposition

  Sughey Abreu De Hernandez wins grand prize in logo contest for Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities.

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  Westwood College takes on larger role in strategic direction of private sector colleges

  Committee appointments by Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities reinforce partnership between college and trade organization

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  Virginia senator Barbara Favola visits Westwood College to better understand benefits of career colleges

  Students, faculty and staff join politician in tour

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  California representatives Loretta Sanchez and Ed Royce visit Westwood College and see hands-on learning in action

  Students, faculty, staff and area employer join representatives in tour.

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  Colorado representative Scott Tipton visits Westwood College and sees hands-on learning in action

  Students, faculty, staff and area employer join Congressman in tour.

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  Westwood College students create a path to job success in a challenging economy

  Eric Lovett named 2012 recipient of the $10,000 Platinum PATH Scholarship.

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  Westwood College's fourth gathering of video game legends prepares students for employment in gaming

  Top industry pros give tips, advice and specific feedback to gaming students through pitch competition.

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  Westwood College & Black Book Sessions partner to host youth art contest

  Event paired popular artists with local youth to celebrate art and inspire creativity.

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  Westwood College announces graduate success stories

  Alumni recognized for completing degrees and using hands-on skills to find fulfilling careers despite personal and economic challenges.

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  Westwood College suggests looking beyond the course catalog when considering colleges

  Offering hands-on experience and access to industry leaders can prove to be invaluable to a student's education and eventual job search.

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  Westwood College awards BlackBook Sessions 11 art contest winner opportunity to receive scholarship

  Event paired popular artists with local youth to celebrate art and inspire creativity.

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  MISLEAD art exhibit features six emerging artists from Westwood College

  Artists explore propaganda through photography, graphic design, illustration, concept and 3D art.

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  Westwood College introduces Employment Pledge

  Reinforces commitment to preparing students for future careers.

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  Blackbook Sessions Art Event at Westwood College Pairs Popular Artists with Local Youth to Celebrate Art and Inspire Creativity

  Westwood College was the location host of 10th Blackbook Sessions, a free and public art event and contest featuring professional artists showing off their skills and sharing inspiring stories.

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  Westwood College offers tuition-free alumni retraining to graduates

  School’s mission is to encourage lifelong learning.

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  2010 Inspire thru attire t-shirt design contest

  Congratulations to the winners of the Inspire Thru Attire T-shirt Design Contest. We had such a strong showing, over 250 artwork submissions; it's a 3 way tie! After five semi-finalists were chosen, online voting determined the grand prize winners. The theme was “The Power of Education”. See the winning art here...

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  Westwood College Students Take Home Ten ADDY® Awards

  Students from Westwood College recently celebrated a successful award night with the Orange County Ad Club, a chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), by taking home a total of 10 ADDY® Awards for their work in graphic and creative design.

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  Westwood College Helps Veterans Combat The Rising Costs Of College Tuition Through The Yellow Ribbon Program

  Program Closes the Gap between VA Benefits and the Actual Cost of Most Colleges

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  Westwood College Students Take Home Home Fourteen ADDY® Awards

  Los Angeles, CA - Students from the Westwood College - Anaheim Campus and Westwood College - Inland Empire Campus recently celebrated successful award nights in Orange County and the Inland Empire, taking home a total of 14 ADDY® Awards for their work in graphics and creative design.

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  Westwood College Launches Student-Powered Online Magazine

  DENVER, CO - Westwood College Online today announced the launch of a new online magazine produced by its School of Design students and faculty. WOL | DESIGN | ONLINE | Magazine may be the first of its kind in Design Education. The 166-page publication was designed and produced by Westwood Online students and faculty during an online course symposium.

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  Westwood College Students Selected As Finalists for the Face of Chicago at the Latino Film Festival

  Four Westwood Chicago Loop Students were selected as finalists for becoming the Face of the 23rd Annual Chicago Latino Film Festival.

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  Westwood College Wins Six OC ADDY Awards

  Westwood College took home six awards at the Orange County Advertising Club's 2007 ADDY Awards competition on Saturday, March 31, 2007.

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  Westwood College Student Honored by Los Angeles City Council

  Westwood College South Bay Design student and campus receive Certificates of Recognition from the Los Angeles City Council for designing a community monument.

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• Graduate Outcomes

  Occupation Disclosures

  The Department of Education lists the following occupations as potential careers for graduates of this program:*

  25-1121.00	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
  27-1011.00	Art Directors
  27-1014.00	Multi-Media Artists and Animators
  27-1019.00	Artists and Related Workers, All Other
  27-1024.00	Graphic Designers

  To see descriptions of the occupations, go to  www.onetonline.org and enter the six digit Standard Occupational Code (SOC) in the Occupation Search Area.

  *The list of SOC codes is based on Department of Education standards. Actual entry-level jobs for graduates in each program may vary from the list. The job code was pulled from IPEDS CIP-SOC crosswalk as of Sept. 10, 2012. Although the Department of Education requires all job titles to be listed, Westwood College has not found that all programs prepare graduates for all the jobs listed.

  Program Disclosures

  For information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, please access the document below and refer to the the index page to locate  information on your campus of interest.

  Program disclosures