Graphic Design
Bring Your Ideas to Life
A degree in Graphic Design opens doors into the creative industry, while building a strong foundation in design principles and software skills. Students will learn the fundamentals of design for both print and online media including: logo and brand design, web page development, character design, animation, and advertising and marketing. Students will use the industry-standard software and equipment to design creative solutions.
Classes are offered in-person, online, and flexible instruction modes.
Learn about the different types of instruction modes.
Graphic Design Degree Options
Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Design BAS
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs Per Year: $7,849 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Integrated Design, BAS
- Catalog: Integrated Design, BAS
Career
Highline College’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Design is an affordable
two-year program that will engage you in multiple areas of design practice. You will
specialize in a specific design discipline while exploring what it means to be a multidisciplinary
designer. Highline offers the following specializations:
GRAPHIC DESIGN – Create visual concepts to communicate information. Create everything from posters and billboards to packaging and marketing materials.
MULTIMEDIA DESIGN – Create digital art and interactive content for video games, web content, commercials, TV, and film.
INTERIOR DESIGN – Make indoor spaces functional, safe, and beautiful by determining space requirements and selecting essential and decorative items, such as colors, lighting, and materials.
DRAFTING DESIGN – Prepare technical drawings and plans, learn specialized software to convert architectural architect and engineering drawings into technical drawings. All classes are in the evening with virtual (Zoom) options to support your busy lifestyle!
Graphic Design Associate of Applied Science AAS
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs Per Year: $4,914 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Graphic Design, AAS
- Catalog: Graphic Design, AAS
Career
An associate’s degree in Graphic Design opens doors into the creative industry, while building a strong foundation in design principles and software skills. You’ll learn industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, master design fundamentals in typography, color theory, layout, and branding, and build a portfolio of projects that showcase your work. Classes are offered in-person, online, and hyflex (flexible modality). This degree may be completed online.
Graphic Design Associate of Applied Science Transfer AAS-T
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs Per Year: $4,914 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Graphic Design, AAS-T
- Catalog: Graphic Design, AAS-T
Sample Careers
- Graphic Designer for Print and Online Media
- Illustrator or Character Designer
- Advertising and Marketing Graphic Designer
- UX/UI Design
- Social Media Content Creator
- Production Artist
Certificates of Achievement (45 credits and above)
Visual Communications Certificate C
Certificates of Proficiency (20–44 credits)
Visual Communications Adobe Suite Certificate C
After Highline College
The Associate in Arts DTA degree prepares you to transfer directly into Highline’s BAS program or a four-year university to earn a bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field.
All of the AAS degrees in the Art and Design department transition seamlessly into Highline College's Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Design. Start Here, Stay Here! Students looking to transfer to a 4-year university to pursue a career in Art and Design may use Fine Arts courses to satisfy their Humanities credits.
Certificates are designed to be completed in one year or less. Certificates are designed for you to start work immediately, or seamlessly transfer to one of our AAS/BAS degree options.
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Start Here, Stay Here!
Highline College offers students a seamless transition into our Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Design. Integrated Design takes a holistic approach by combining your passion for visual
design, technology, and problem-solving with accessibility, equity, and universal
design. You will discover the relationships between various design fields, and prepare
yourself to become part of the next generation of forward-thinking designers.
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