Classes start on March 10
Credits
36
Duration
12 months
Following the curricular sequence
The Graphic Design diploma program will prepare students with the competencies required for planning, analyzing, and creating effective visual communication. Additionally, students will apply sketching, color, typography, illustration, and printing techniques for designing competitive visual statements or arguments. Students will also create designs for multimedia, corporate identity, videos, web, social media, and advertising, among others. They will develop skills in managing and operating a graphic design business. Graduates of this program may be able to work as graphic designers or artists in print shops, advertising and marketing agencies, and public or private companies, either in-person or remotely, or as owners of their creative businesses.
Outstanding Courses
- Sketching Techniques and Laboratory
- Operating Systems and Laboratory
- Color Theory and Laboratory
- Basic Typography and Laboratory
- Graphic Design Principles and Laboratory
- Digital Photography for Advertising and Laboratory
- Creativity in Graphic Design and Laboratory
- Scanning and Digital Image Manipulation and Laboratory
- Digital Design for Publishing and Laboratory
- Commercial Digital Design and Laboratory
- Design for Multimedia and Web and Laboratory
- Graphic Design in Advertising and Laboratory
- Motion Graphics and Video Editing and Laboratory
- Digital Reproduction Methods and Laboratory
- Study Portfolio Preparation and Laboratory
- Business Administration and Management
- Critical Thinking and Communication
Possible Employment Opportunities
- Graphic Designer
- Graphic Artist
- Visual Designer Assistant
- Multimedia Brand Communication Specialist
Admission requirements
- High School Diploma or a recognized equivalent.
*These examples are intended to serve only as a general guide of possible employment opportunities. There are many factors that determine the job an individual may obtain, and Florida Technical College cannot guarantee its graduates any particular job. Some positions may require a license or other certifications. We encourage you to research the requirements for the particular position you desire. Program availability varies by campus.
