Graphic Arts and Media Technologies (GAMT) help the world communicate with visually engaging content across a wide range of delivery systems and media formats. The industry offers a variety of job opportunities that can lead to employment as graphic artists, production artists, art directors, print technicians, web designers, videographers, video editors, 3D modelers, 2D animators, and more.
TMCC's Graphic Arts and Media Technology Program offers a wide variety of classes (GRC and VIS) and several degree and certificate options. Those include:
Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Communications
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Graphic Communications
Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Graphic Arts and Media Technology
Advanced Certificate of Achievement (the equivalent to junior-level/300 level courses)
Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Visual Media conferred by Nevada State College, all taught at TMCC!
The AA and AS degrees offer emphasis tracks in Graphic Design and Motion Graphics.
The GAMT program offers classes that range from introductory to advanced, and classes are offered during days and evenings. Classes cover a wide range of topics, including foundational and advanced design skills, history of graphic design, use of color, typography, drawing for animation, storytelling, manual production skills, and software techniques using Macintosh computers and the Adobe Creative Suite. Software taught includes Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere, Dreamweaver, and Maya 3D.
Catalog: Graphic Arts and Media Technology, Graphic Design, AA
Catalog: Graphic Arts and Media Technology, Motion Graphics, AA
Catalog: Graphic Communications, Graphic Design, AAS
Catalog: Graphic Communications, Motion Graphics, AAS
Certificates of Achievement
Catalog: Graphic Arts and Media Technology, Advanced Certificate
Catalog: Graphic Communications, Certificate of Achievement