A graphic designer communicates ideas and information through visual concepts. Primarily using industry-standard design software, they create compelling visuals that inspire, engage, motivate and captivate specific target audiences.
Students in the Graphic Design program take courses in the following areas:
Design fundamentals
Typography
Web design including coding
UX design
Social media and digital marketing
Print production
Video editing
They are trained to develop design solutions and prepare files for posters, print and online advertisements, business collateral, marketing materials, websites and corporate logos and symbols for print or digital delivery.
The following industry-standard software is taught in the degree program:
Canva
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Premiere
After Effects
Acrobat Professional
Figma
HTML5 and CSS3 coding
The AAS degree and all certificates can be completed 100% online. Courses also are offered in person at Southern Wake Campus. Students can take a combination of both formats to best fit their schedules.
USA
Wake County
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Students who complete the AAS degree will be qualified in various interrelated fields:
Internal design departments of companies or organizations
Web and graphic design companies
Print shops
Digital marketing companies
Social media marketing companies
There also may be opportunities for graduates to seek part-time work or contract work as freelance designers.
Graphic Design graduates can transfer to Montreat College, Elizabeth City State University or Queens University in Charlotte to complete a bachelor's degree.
Every Graphic Design AAS Degree graduate takes with them a professional portfolio of work. Developing a high-quality professional portfolio, similar to this example, is essential to being successful in finding employment as a graphic designer.
"Graphic design is my passion, and Wake Tech helped me discover that."
