Graphic Design Technology
The Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) graphic design technology faculty equips students with the tools and techniques used in the industry, concepts based on the design environment, and the application of design software so they can meet the challenges and demands of an evolving job market.
Our program offers students foundational concepts that parallel today’s latest graphic design technology. After receiving the foundations in art, computer literacy, and basic math, the student will receive extensive training in all aspects of Adobe Creative Suite.
A certificate in graphic design technology from WCCCD prepares you for work as a graphic designer.
What’s the Job Outlook for Graphic Designers?
The employment of graphic designers is projected to grow 3% from 2022 to 2032, which is about as fast as the average for all occupations. This growth is expected to be fueled by the demand for digital design in web and mobile interfaces, though tempered by a decline in print media.
What Will I Learn as a Graphic Design Technology Student?
WCCCD Graphic Design Technology students will learn to create visual concepts, by hand or using computer software, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers. You will learn to help to make an organization recognizable by selecting color, images, or logo designs that represent a particular idea or identity to be used in advertising and promotions.
Courses cover a wide range of topics, including design, desktop publishing, media and visual arts.
Recommended course sequencing
Semester 1 Total: 13 Credits
- ART 101 - Drawing I 3 Credit(s)
- CIS 110 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems 4 Credit(s)
- HUM 101 - Introduction to the Visual Arts 3 Credit(s)
- PRN 101 - Introduction to Print Technology 3 Credit(s)
Semester 2 Total: 12 Credits
- ART 111 - Design I 3 Credit(s)
- CIS 266 - Introduction to Graphic Design 3 Credit(s)
- DMP 105 - Media Programming 3 Credit(s)
- OIS 227 - Desktop Publishing I 3 Credit(s)
Semester 3 Total: 12 Credits
- ART 112 - Design II 3 Credit(s)
- MAT 121 - Technical Mathematics I 3 Credit(s)
- OIS 228 - Desktop Publishing II 3 Credit(s)
- PRM 101 - Introduction to Project Management 3 Credit(s)
Where is WCCCD’s Graphic Design Technology Certificate Offered?
The Graphic Design Technology program is offered at our Eastern Campus. The campus also offers classes for other design-focused certificates and degrees.
As a WCCCD student, you can take courses, use facilities, and get involved at any of our six locations.
It is the policy of WCCCD that no person, based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, or political affiliation or belief, shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in employment or in any program or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.
