Academics

In a recent survey of industry representatives, 60 percent
said that an associate's degree related to graphic communications
was the level of training they were looking for when hiring for
entry-level positions.

TMCC's graphic communications program offer an associate's
degree and certificates of achievement that give training in
those areas that employers want.

Graphic Communications Degree
Associate of Applied Science
Program Requirements:

General Education: 21
Core Program Requirements: 26
Emphasis Program Requirement: 21

Students completing the degree will:

Understand and apply historical and current design theories and
concepts in the production of visually engaging media that meets the
requirements of the graphic communications industry.

Acquire a broad skill set in current graphics related technologies,
including computer software applications, processes and other
production techniques used in the graphic communications industry.

Develop and assemble a portfolio of work that will illustrate and
communicate their visual design skills at a professional level.
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Graphic Communications
Certificate of Achievement
Program Requirements:

General Education: 9
Emphasis Program Requirement: 21

The certificate of achievement in graphic communications
prepares students for jobs in areas of graphic communications.
This includes graphic design, advertising design, electronic
media production and computer graphics for a variety of media.

The program instructs in both theory and application on the latest
print and monitor-based graphics software. GRC certificates are for
students who may have a degree or have industry experience and are
looking for certification in their field.
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