Graphic Design Technology

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Overview

  • Delivery: Daytime and Evening Classes
  • Start: Fall or Spring Semester, Full- or Part-Time
  • Location: Rosemount Campus

Outcomes

Major Description

This program prepares students to explore, plan, design and produce visual solutions to communications problems. Graphic designers work to discover the most effective way to communicate in print, on the Web, and through multimedia and interactive media projects. Students develop skills and knowledge in design concepts, layout and computer software to create multipurpose visual communications materials.

Work Environment

Performing much of their work on a computer, graphic designers work closely with internal and external clients on advertising, marketing and promotional projects for a myriad of organizations and businesses.

Potential Job Titles

  • Advertising Designer
  • Graphic Art Designer
  • Graphic Artist
  • Visual Designer
  • Graphic Design Specialist
  • Studio Designer

Salary Data

  • Average Wage: $24.19/hour
  • Top Earners: $38.67/hour

Web Site

VCOM Web SiteVisit the Visual Communications Web site to access more information, including testimonials, student work, student employment, transfer opportunities and instructor biographies.

 

Academic Advisor

Dean

  • Sherralyn Cox
    Dean of Design and Health/Human Services

Instructors

Mary Belanger 651-423-8320 mary.belanger@dctc.edu BIO
DeAnn Engvall 651-423-8457 deann.engvall@dctc.edu BIO
Connie Larson 651-423-8529 connie.larson@dctc.edu BIO
Martin Skoro   martin.skoro@dctc.edu BIO
Peter Skoro 651-423-8530 peter.skoro@dctc.edu BIO

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