| The diverse field of graphic design provides a | | | | take 15 to 16 credit hours per semester. The |
| wide range of career opportunities to the | | | | program may include a course on corporate |
| educated artist. Many online schools offer degree | | | | design, which would include topics on trademarks, |
| and certificate programs for graphic design that | | | | branding, online presence design, and logo design. |
| will have students using artistic procedures to | | | | This course is essential for the individual who |
| create different forms of visual communication | | | | wants to work for a business or corporation as a |
| and presentation. | | | | member of their graphic design team. |
| Individuals who are comfortable with computers | | | | An online bachelor program typically requires a |
| and love to draw might find their passion within | | | | student to complete around 180 credit hours. The |
| this degree distinction. Students will work with | | | | credit hours will be broken down into different |
| electronic media, film, and print to gain the skills | | | | computer program courses, techniques, and more. |
| needed to complete their prospective job | | | | Courses may include web design, which will |
| responsibilities. Graphic designers have a wide | | | | prepare students to use graphic design online. This |
| range of job activities that include creating | | | | type of course would teach students design |
| business logos, layout and design of newspapers, | | | | principles for screen layouts, interactive interfaces |
| magazines, brochures for marketing purposes, | | | | for web sites, graphics, and more. Students would |
| Internet graphics, advertising, and much more. | | | | learn the basics for standard design programs. |
| Individuals have a couple of degree options to | | | | Most associate and bachelor degree programs |
| ponder before choosing which school to attend. | | | | require students to have a high school diploma or |
| Most online schools for this area of education | | | | the equivalent prior to admission into the program. |
| offer an associate and bachelor degree in graphic | | | | Prospective students may also be required to |
| design. Certification can also be earned from a | | | | take an online orientation course. This course |
| number of other online institutions. The degree | | | | allows students to become familiar with online |
| distinction chosen will determine how long a | | | | procedures and prepares them to be active |
| program is and what courses are required. For | | | | learners through their online studies. |
| example, certificate programs will vary in length | | | | Graphic designers are always needed in |
| depending on what skill an individual is trying to | | | | advertising, publishing, and design firms. With a |
| obtain. However, it is common for an individual to | | | | positive employment outlook and the increasing |
| complete a certificate program faster than an | | | | number of accredited training programs available |
| associate degree program. A certificate program | | | | online, gaining an education is easier than ever. |
| usually requires around 60 to 80 credit hours and | | | | Search for an online graphic design program that |
| can take as little as six months to complete. A | | | | provides the education you need and start your |
| certificate is awarded once a student has passed | | | | career in design today. |
| an exam or reached a certain level of knowledge. | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERIC OUTLINE and |
| Some Associate of Science degree programs in | | | | may or may not depict precise methods, courses |
| graphic design may require students to complete | | | | and/or focuses related to ANY ONE specific |
| approximately 90 credit hours. Credit hours can | | | | school(s) that may or may not be advertised at |
| be higher depending on the school. If enrolled in a | | | | PETAP.org. |
| 90 credit hour program a student will on average | | | | Copyright 2010 - All rights reserved by PETAP.org. |