Program Overview

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, 120 credits
Certificate, 108 credits.

Students may begin in fall quarter only; a required student design portfolio will be evaluated for eligibility to enter the program.
Graphic Design may be a good fit for you if you are creative, have strong communication and problem-solving skills, and have an eye for detail.
Areas of study include design for print and web, typography, and digital production.
Jobs include employment in advertising agencies; retail, corporate and in-house art departments; publishing environments and design studios.

The Graphic Design and Illustration Program is our two-year multimedia program, which combines both traditional and computer-based knowledge and skills necessary to become employed in the graphic design and illustration field.

The program is a concentrated two-year program of design and skill development resulting in a competitive portfolio. Instructors with industry experience lead students in consecutive integrated tracks of design for print and the web, conceptual problem solving, typography and illustration. Classes are organized in collegial work groups that mirror the professional studio environment. Design theory and practice, along with production using current computer software prepares graduates for a graphic design career in print and electronic media.

Career Opportunities

Students completing the Graphic Design and Illustration Program will be prepared for entry-level positions:

In an advertising agency producing layouts and presentations, preparing comprehensives for production, developing and maintaining web and multimedia presentations, and assisting designers and art directors.
In retail, corporate, and in-house art departments, preparing presentations, small design projects, developing illustrations for print and online media, developing and maintaining web and multimedia presentations, assisting art directors and preparing comprehensive for production.
In newspaper, magazine and book publishing environments, doing typesetting, design on small projects, assisting designers and art directors and preparing art and files for production.
In design studios assisting graphic designers in creating corporate logos, annual reports, packaging, developing and maintaining web and multimedia presentations, and layouts for presentation and production.
Doing freelance design, illustration and/or multimedia development for a variety of clients including advertising agencies, design firms, corporations, broadcast media, printing companies and other area businesses.

Information Sessions

Information sessions are conducted each quarter so students interested in this program can meet faculty and learn more about the program. Please call 206 587-3830 for a schedule of information sessions for this program.

For Further Information:

Graphic Design Program
Business, Information Technology & Creative Arts Division
Seattle Central Community College
1701 Broadway, Room BE5166
Seattle, WA 98122
PHONE: (206) 587-3830
FAX: (206) 516-3130