Degree of Digital Graphic Design at Vancouver Community College Canada
Monday, March 23rd, 2009The Digital Graphic Design program focuses on bridging the gap between creative and digital innovation. Students develop a diverse skill set by exploring graphic art techniques and digital software applications so they may bring their visual ideas to life artistically and with technical efficiency. Print and web media are explored as students develop concepts and solutions to graphic design problems through traditional design processes. Students produce a multitude of graphic design applications and work together to plan a public showing of their work completed in this program.
The Digital Graphic Design program is intended for individuals with a strong artistic interest who wish to develop both their graphic arts knowledge and technical skills using the latest industry standard digital tools. Further, understanding of the mechanics of successful output is an essential part of the program. While no previous experience is required, a basic understanding of computers is strongly recommended.
Upon completion of this program graduates are qualified for a number of entry-level positions including: junior graphic designer, assistant designer, intern, prepress operator and junior illustrator. These positions are in a variety of industry sectors including: design firms, advertising agencies, print houses and service bureaus, retail, communications industries, public and private companies as well as freelance contracting. Students can also build a solid portfolio for the purpose of future competition and admission into degree-granting art institutes.