Art and Design Graphic Design - Harford Community College

Art and Design Graphic Design from Harford Community College is a Campus Associate Multimedia degree that prepares you for a Communications career. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Art and Design program offers students an Associate of Arts degree , which is traditionally the first two years of a baccalaureate degree, and preparation to transfer with junior status to a B.A. or B.F.A. Art or Design program. This program prepares students with an intensive, hands-on, studio-based curriculum. Classes are taught by professional, exhibiting artists who have expertise in their disciplines. This program also provides the community with the opportunity to study for personal enrichment. Graphic Design Track The Graphic Design track focuses on the design process by investigating the methods of researching, creating and presenting visual communication . By embracing the elements of design and complex relationships of forms in our visual culture, students learn critical thinking strategies for conceptualizing and problem solving and work towards establishing design literacy in their practice. Through the study of images and symbols, typography and layout, students create sophisticated advertising, identity and branding projects for print and screen media culminating in the production of a professional portfolio. Students develop production skills in the studio as they relate and are integrated to the creative processes of design. Graduates are prepared for further study as art/creative directors, graphic and web designers, print production artists, and public relations and marketing consultants. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: This program provides foundation requirements in 2-D and 3-D fundamentals, drawing, and digital media, as well as subsequent course work upon which a student may build a career. Depending on the Art and Design track chosen by the student, careers may include commissioned art work, graphic design, web design , multimedia design, photography, animation, design and restoration projects for galleries and museums, teaching in schools and universities, and private studio work shown through a gallery. Art and Design graduates are offered educational opportunities and critical thinking skills that give them the flexibility to use their visual training in many related fields. Opportunities for career employment may also be found in arts administration, art criticism, art therapy, industrial design , theater set design, film and video production, the gaming industry, emerging markets in technology, and public relations, among others. Employment is usually secured by the presentation of a portfolio that shows evidence of appropriate skills and talent. View more details on Harford Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Multimedia courses.