Associate of Applied Science
Monroe County Community College’s associate of applied science degree in graphic design enables students to obtain a broad introduction to the concepts and techniques used in the field of graphic design. The associate of applied science degree has two concentrations: digital media and illustration. Students in the digital media concentration will explore the fundamentals of design, creation of graphical assets, publication design, three-dimensional design and time-based media using industry-standard software. Students in the illustration concentration will explore the digital media concepts with a focus on art history and traditional art fundamentals.
Career Opportunities
Students may work as graphic designers, desktop publishers, pre-press technicians, commercial artists, entry-level Web designers and multimedia artists.
Transfer Information
MCCC has a transfer agreement with Eastern Michigan University for a degree in Communication Technology (Graphic Applications Option). For information regarding transfer opportunities for this or any program, please visit the Transfer section of the MCCC website.