Advertising and Graphic Design

With advertising and graphic design credentials, you will be able to plan and create projects that need visual representation. Job responsibilities can include creating advertisements, promotional items and multimedia presentations as well as designing websites.

Curriculum develops design, advertising, and illustration skills needed for print and electronic projects.

Students will be trained in how to conceptualize, plan and design newspaper and magazine advertisements, posters, folders, letterheads, corporate symbols, brochures, and booklets. Graduates will be able to prepare art for printing, typography, photography, and electronic media.

Employment opportunities can be found with graphic design studios, advertising agencies, printing companies, department stores, a variety of manufacturing industries, newspapers, and businesses with in-house graphics operations.

Credentials

The following credentials are possible with this program:

• Associate in Applied Science in Advertising and Graphic Design - program requirements
• Diploma in Advertising and Graphic Design - program requirements
• Certificate in Advertising and Graphic Design - program requirements
• Certificate in Advertising and Graphic Design – Advertising Layout - program requirements
• Certificate in Advertising and Graphic Design – Creative Design - program requirements
• Certificate in Advertising and Graphic Design – Multimedia Design - program requirements
• Certificate in Advertising and Graphic Design – Web Design - program requirements

School of Applied Science and Technology
South Piedmont Community College has an extensive selection of programs developed for occupational fields. Emphasizing career preparation, these programs of study confer an Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS). The coursework for a degree can be completed in two years.

Career opportunities

Student project

Advertising and Graphic Design faculty