Description
The Associate’s Degree in Graphic Design offers skills for work in areas such as advertising design, illustration, editorial design, web design, and more. Students in the program learn to use cutting-edge digital tools, such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, which are recognized and widely used in the industry. Through this two-year program, students will acquire skills to identify the needs of employers or clients, utilize various tools from the visual arts industry, and effectively apply them in the creation of graphic design pieces.
Without a doubt, graphic design is a growing field, driven in part by the development of the digital world, where there are many job opportunities. It also offers the opportunity to work independently or start a business to offer services to a variety of clients.
Goals
- Discover the principles of graphic design and visual communication.
- Develop skills of observation, analysis, idea generation and problem solving.
- Demonstrate appreciation for creative work and its contribution to society.
- Acquire skills in the use of tools used in the visual arts industry.
- Develop communication and social interaction skills at a professional and personal level.
Why choose Graphic Design at Antillean?
In addition to its robust curriculum, expert faculty, and biblical integration, Antillean’s graphic design program offers several key advantages:
- Learn from the practical experience of instructors who are currently working as professional designers.
- Develop skills in creating a variety of creative projects for print, digital, and interactive media.
- Work on visual projects using the tools used by professionals.
- Gain work experience before graduating through an internship.
What am I going to study?
Throughout the graphic design program, you’ll have numerous hands-on learning opportunities to immerse yourself in the culture of the visual arts. The rigorous visual arts-based curriculum will equip you to integrate your aesthetic, technical, and conceptual skills with a Christian worldview. Some course highlights and engaging topics include:
- Visual computing tools and techniques
- Exploring and applying time-dimensional design concepts
- Study of Western architecture and visual art
- Use of digital tools
- Current movements in the artistic community
- Develop and apply typographic skills
- Refining techniques in various artistic disciplines
Opportunities in the world of work
Many professional opportunities in education, ministry, film, and technology await future graduates of Antillean’s Graphic Design program. As a professional artist/designer, you can expect to impact the world for Jesus Christ in rewarding professions such as:
- Animator
- Illustrator
- Commercial set designer
- University Professor
- Photographer
- Print Designer
- Web Designer
