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Graphic Design (A)

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Associate

 

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-standard Adobe certificates* such as InDesign®, Illustrator®, Dreamweave® and Photoshop® *

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please see the catalog for the campus location of your choice to review full program details.

¹Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable test/exams.

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  • Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months.

 

 
 

Graphic Design Course Information

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

  • Audio-Video
  • Fundamentals of Web Design
  • Fundamentals of Digital Illustration
 

Course breakdown

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Locations offering the associate degree in
Graphic Design*

Online
Online Campus

California
Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
South Bay - Torrance, CA

Georgia
Atlanta Midtown - Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Northlake - Atlanta, GA

Illinois
Chicago Loop - Chicago, IL
DuPage - Woodbridge, IL
O'Hare Airport - Chicago, IL
River Oaks - Calumet City, IL

Virginia
Annandale - Annandale, VA
Arlington Ballston - Arlington, VA

Locations offering the associate degree in
Graphic Design and Multimedia*

California
Anaheim - Anaheim, CA
Inland Empire - Upland, CA

 

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please see the
catalog for the campus location of your choice
to review full program details.

*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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Did You Know?

  • Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months.

 

 

 
 

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 paths our graduates have taken with an associate degree in graphic design from Westwood College.*

     Advertising and Design Coordinator

     Digital Photo Editor

     Graphic Designer
 

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  • Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months.


*Graduates without experience in the field will likely start in entry-level positions. Position titles and responsibilities may vary by hiring company.

 

 
 

Westwood has prepared our graphic design graduates for careers with employers such as:

 

Amerisource Minute Man Press
Bankrate, Inc. Northrop Grumman
Comcast Spotlight Presto Products
Docustream Primo Designs, Inc.
D'Vine Designs RR Donnelly
Element X Creative Texarkana Gazette
Excalibur Signs Texas Logo Pros
FELD Entertainment U.S. Cellular
Image Works Studio Westwood College

 
*Westwood College must track the initial employers of its graduates for regulatory and accreditation purposes. This list is taken from a compilation of employers of Westwood College graduates from each region from January 2009 to April 2010. This is not intended to represent an endorsement of Westwood College by the listed employers.

 
 

Graphic Design Occupation Disclosures

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

25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
27-1011 Art Directors
27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators
27-1019 Artists and Related Workers, All Other
27-1024 Graphic Designers
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers

Additional information is available by visiting www.onetonline.org and entering the six-digit Standard Occupational Code (SOC) in the Occupation Search Area.

*This list is based on Department of Education standards. Actual entry-level jobs for graduates in this program may vary from this list. The job code data was pulled from IPEDS CIP-SOC crosswalk as of 4/22/2011. Although the Department of Education requires all job titles to be listed, Westwood College has not found the program to prepare graduates for all the jobs listed.

 

General Program Disclosures

To learn more about the available programs, related graduation and placement rates, median loan debt and tuition and fees, select the document for your location of choice below.

CALIFORNIA

pdf_iconAnaheim Campus
pdf_iconInland Empire Campus
pdf_iconLos Angeles Campus
pdf_iconSouth Bay Campus

 COLORADO

pdf_iconDenver North Campus
pdf_iconDenver South Campus

GEORGIA

pdf_iconAtlanta Midtown Campus
pdf_iconAtlanta Northlake Campus

ILLINOIS

pdf_iconChicago Loop Campus
pdf_iconDuPage Campus
pdf_iconO'Hare Airport Campus
pdf_iconRiver Oaks Campus

TEXAS

pdf_iconDallas Campus
pdf_iconFort Worth Campus
pdf_iconHouston South Campus

VIRGINIA

pdf_iconAnnandale Campus
pdf_iconArlington Ballston Campus

 ONLINE LEARNING

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