Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Graphic Design

De Anza College

The Graphic and Interactive Design program emphasizes the elements and principles of design in combination with the use of computers, software and other design peripherals to produce graphic design projects. Focus is placed on the creative integration and selection of type styles and images as they relate to the printed page, film/video output, web-based design, user interface design and multimedia applications. The Graphic and Interactive Design program is designed to prepare students for the workforce.Upon completion, students will be able toDemonstrate awareness of the computer as an effective and important mode of visual communication used by artists and designers todayDemonstrate the creative potential of art and design softwareAnalyze and interpret the elements and principles of graphic design as applied to the practice of visual communication and current graphic production techniquesDemonstrate an understanding of the design processAnalyze styles in typographic design, type selection and type specification in relation to new computer technology and the internetDemonstrate an understanding of the range of business practices currently used by artists and designers in the visual communications industry

Creative Arts Division