Graphic Design
Bring Your Ideas to Life
A degree in Graphic Design opens doors into the creative industry, while building a strong foundation in design principles and software skills. Students will learn the fundamentals of design for both print and online media including: logo and brand design, web page development, character design, animation, and advertising and marketing. Students will use the industry-standard software and equipment to design creative solutions.
Classes are offered in-person, online, and flexible instruction modes.
Learn about the different types of instruction modes.
Graphic Design Degree Options
Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Design BAS
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs Per Year: $7,849 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Integrated Design, BAS
- Catalog: Integrated Design, BAS
Career
Highline College’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Design is an affordable
two-year program that will engage you in multiple areas of design practice. You will
specialize in a specific design discipline while exploring what it means to be a multidisciplinary
designer. Highline offers the following specializations:
GRAPHIC DESIGN – Create visual concepts to communicate information. Create everything from posters and billboards to packaging and marketing materials.
MULTIMEDIA DESIGN – Create digital art and interactive content for video games, web content, commercials, TV, and film.
INTERIOR DESIGN – Make indoor spaces functional, safe, and beautiful by determining space requirements and selecting essential and decorative items, such as colors, lighting, and materials.
DRAFTING DESIGN – Prepare technical drawings and plans, learn specialized software to convert architectural architect and engineering drawings into technical drawings. All classes are in the evening with virtual (Zoom) options to support your busy lifestyle!
Graphic Design Associate of Applied Science AAS
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs Per Year: $4,914 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Graphic Design, AAS
- Catalog: Graphic Design, AAS
Career
An associate’s degree in Graphic Design opens doors into the creative industry, while building a strong foundation in design principles and software skills. You’ll learn industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, master design fundamentals in typography, color theory, layout, and branding, and build a portfolio of projects that showcase your work. Classes are offered in-person, online, and hyflex (flexible modality). This degree may be completed online.
Graphic Design Associate of Applied Science Transfer AAS-T
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs Per Year: $4,914 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Graphic Design, AAS-T
- Catalog: Graphic Design, AAS-T
Sample Careers
- Graphic Designer for Print and Online Media
- Illustrator or Character Designer
- Advertising and Marketing Graphic Designer
- UX/UI Design
- Social Media Content Creator
- Production Artist
Certificates of Achievement (45 credits and above)
Visual Communications Certificate C
Certificates of Proficiency (20–44 credits)
Visual Communications Adobe Suite Certificate C
After Highline College
The AAS-T degree is best used to transfer to a Bachelor of Applied Arts degree or a 4-year college or university.
AAS degrees are generally designed to provide direct workforce skills and are not designed for transfer.
Complete a Professional Technical Certificate in one year or less and start work immediately or transfer to an AAS degree option.
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