Graphic & Web Design - Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Graphic & Web Design from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a Campus Associate Information Technology degree that prepares you for a IT career. Through the Graphic & Web Design Associate in Applied Science Degree program, students combine artistic ability with technical knowledge to create designs used in print, electronic, and Web applications. Both traditional and computer-based design tools are emphasized. Students develop basic skills in design and are trained in creative problem solving with the ability to offer solutions that are successful for the end client. Additional focus on communication, marketing, and advertising concepts enable students to work closely with clients to meet their needs. Career Oportunities The combination of Web and graphic design curriculum in this degree prepares graduates to work for businesses that require support in both graphic and web design areas as a graphic designer and desktop publisher. Over the past 26 months, thirty-nine (39) graphic design related postings were placed on WI JobNet for the southwest Wisconsin region. The same source listed 1,070 openings for these job titles in the state of Wisconsin. Numerous employment opportunities are available in both the state of Wisconsin and the southwest region of Wisconsin. According to the Occupational Information Network, O-NET OnLine, Graphic Designers are "in demand." Nationally, the increase in demand for this career field from 2004 to 2014 is 15%. During the same timeframe, the increase in Wisconsin is projected as 10% and in Iowa the projection is 17%. Program Outcomes At the completion of this program, graduates will be able to do this: Exhibit a high level of comfort with rapidly changing technology and independent learning Create effective visual communication through the application of design theories and principles to develop design solutions Apply typography and photography skills and knowledge to create effective visual communication Create and integrate illustrations and imagery to develop and communicate design solutions Use a variety of technologies to create, capture, and manipulate design elements in producing a final product Communicate clearly and professionally Apply effective business practices and project management skills Demonstrate creative abilities and software knowledge when developing web sties and press-ready electronic files. View more details on Southwest Wisconsin Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Information Technology courses.