Graphic Design

Colby Community College

Graphic Design Advisor Rebel Jay

The mission of Colby Community College is engaging others in learning and service opportunities to positively affect their world. 

Contact Information• Phone: 785-460-5459• Email:

rebel.jay@colbycc.edu

An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it – Bill Bernbach

Why Graphic Design at CCC The Graphic Design program is

designed for the art student who plans to transfer to a four-year institution and major in graphic design.

Awarded Associate of Arts Degree

Job Opportunities Available around Kansas

When Looking for a job around Kansas, it is easy to think there are none in your field of Study. Currently there are many places offering Jobs to Graphic Designers around Kansas.

This may be due to the fact that everyone is starting to look online for more information and for jobs, than in a newspaper or phone books. It seems everything now a days is done through a computer or via electronic communication. This encourages advertising companies to put more effort into their product designs than before.

Associate of Arts

Number Course Name Hr

Orientation

SO100Student Success Seminar

1

General Education ComponentWritten/Oral Communication 9 hours

EN176English Composition I

3

EN177English Composition II

3

Oral Communication-Gen. Ed. 3

Natural Science and Math 7 hours

MA178College Algebra

3

Natural Science - Gen. Ed. 4

Social/Behavioral Science 6 hours

Social/Behavioral Science-Gen. Ed.

3

Social/Behavioral Science-Gen. Ed.

3

Suggested Program of Study

Minimum Credit Hours to Graduate - 62

Associate of Arts Cont.Required Electives

 AR176 Art History I 3

  Arts/ Humanities - Gen. Ed. 3

 Physical Education - Lifestyle or Skill

1

 AR177

Additional Arts Degree CoursesArt History IIArts/Humanities Gen. Ed.Social/ Behavioral Science Gen. Ed.

9

AR102 Two-Dimensional (2-D) Design 3AR103 Drawing I 3AR125 Computer Graphics I 3

AR202Three-Dimensional (3-D) Design

3

AR203 Drawing II 3AR225 Computer Graphics II 3

  Graphic Art Electives 3

Suggested Electives

What is Graphic Design

Graphic Design majors learn to design looks and layouts using computers and imagery.

Combines art and technology to communicate ideas with images

Develop layouts used for books, CD jackets, magazines, and websites covers.

Creating visual Concepts using computer software.

Designing Community Projects as Needed

Job Availability and Income

Average Income is $44,150 Annually Bachelors Degree Required There were reported to be around 260,000 jobs

available in 2012 Employment of graphic designers is projected to

grow 7% from 2012 to 2022

Total, All Occupations

Graphic Designers

Arts, Design, Entertain-

ment

0% 5% 10% 15%

Graphic Designers

Graphic Designers

7%

7%

11%

Why Colby Community College???

Ranked #10 in Community Colleges In The United States

Low Student to Teacher Ratio 15:1 Hands on Learning 40 years of Full Accreditation 25 Clubs and Organizations 22 Academic All-American since 2005

Why Colby Community College

Varsity Athletics

Non-Varsity Activities

Spirit Squad Rodeo Equestrian Livestock Judging Band Choir

Men Track

Cross Country Half Marathon Basketball Golf Wrestling Baseball

Women Track Cross Country Half

Marathon Basketball Golf Volleyball

Softball

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Graphic Designers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/graphic-designers.htm (visited February 10, 2014).

http://www.colbycc.edu/academics/associate-of-arts/graphic-design/index

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