Program Overview:
ECC’s Communication Design Department offers a graphic design program with web design courses required. Students will experience hands-on learning from industry experienced faculty in small class sizes. There are no entrance requirements to join the program, but students should possess a sense of design, color and composition.
The program offers students the opportunity for practical experiences through the Spartan Design Club or capstone projects designed to showcase their skills. When students complete the program, they’ll showcase their work to the community and prospective employers in a professional portfolio presentation.
Degree/Certificate Information:
ECC offers different degree and certificate options for your education and career goals. Students new to graphic design are recommended to complete the Associate of Applied Science degree. Individuals looking to add on to an existing degree or work experience, or just want to master new skills, should complete the Graphic Design or Web Design certificate. For the students who plan on transferring to a university, they can pursue an Associate in Arts degree and take Communication Design courses as electives to apply toward their Bachelor degree.
Courses Offered:
- Intro to 2-D Design
- Conceptual Visualization
- Color Theory
- Intro to Digital Design
- Designing with InDesign
- Design/Adobe Illustrator
- Image Design/Photoshop
- History of Graphic Design
- Typography
- Layout Design
- Intro to Videography
- Freelance Principles and Practices
- Basic Web Design
- Advanced Web Design
- Digital Publishing
- Portfolio Review