Arts, Design & Communication
The Opportunities are Endless
Communication that inspires, entertains and informs is a key skill that employers want in this competitive economy and increasingly diverse society. Our courses guide you to articulate your voice and worldview through cultural competency, advocacy and critical thinking across a variety of mediums: speaking, writing, languages, music, art and design.
Programs
Use these icons to identify degree types in this pathway:
BAS AAS AAS-T AA-DTA C
| Abbreviation | Description | Program Type |
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| BAS | Bachelor of Applied Science: Bachelor of Applied Science students take two more years of upper-level coursework at the Highline College. | Degree |
| AAS | Associate of Applied Science: Associate of Applied Science degrees are generally designed to provide direct workforce skills and are not designed for transfer. | Degree |
| AAS-T | Associate of Applied Science Transfer: Associate of Applied Science-Transfer degrees are professional-technical degrees a core of general education courses commonly accepted for transfer. These are specifically associated with one single 4-year college or university for transfer. | Degree |
| AS-T | Associate in Science (AS) Transfer: Associate in Science-Transfer (AS-T) degree is intended to prepare you for transfer in science, mathematics and other pre-professional fields. | Degree |
| DTA/MRP | Direct Transfer/Major Related Program: Major Related Programs (MRP) help students prepare to transfer into high demand bachelor’s degree programs that require specific courses in the first two years. Each MRP is based on one of the statewide transfer agreements. | Degree |
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AA-DTA
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Associate in Arts - Direct Transfer: The Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) associate degree is designed to transfer to most Bachelor of Arts degrees at all four-year colleges and universities in Washington state. | Degree |
| C | Certificate - One year or less: Certificates are awarded after completing a shorter program (90 credits or less) that concentrates on a specific expertise rather than an entire course of study. Certificates are not transferrable. | Certificate |
Take the Next Steps
If you are ready to start your college journey in this pathway, check out the programs below, apply, request more information and come visit us to learn more.
Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Design
Rebecca Zenger
Associate of Applied Science Interior Design
Certificate Residential Design
Saori Ichikawa
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Visual Communications
Degree name change: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Graphic Design
Cody Scott
