In a recent survey of industry representatives, 60% said that an associate degree related to Graphic Arts & Media Technology was the level of training they were looking for when hiring for entry-level positions. With this in mind, the program offers a full range of Certificates and Associates degrees, in addition to our new Advanced Certificate.
All degrees and the Advanced Certificate offer tracks in Graphic Design, Web/UI Development, and Motion Design. Check out the links below to view degree and certificate requirements as well as course sequencing.
Graphic Communications AAS
Graphic Arts & Media Technology AA
Graphic Arts & Media Technology Advanced Certificate
Graphic Communications Certificate of Achievement
Bachelor of Arts Degree
A 4-year Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Media with an emphasis in Graphic Arts & Media Technology can be obtained at TMCC, through a partnership with Nevada State College (NSC). This partnership allows students to complete the first three years in the GAMT program at TMCC and finish their fourth year with NSC while remaining on the TMCC campus.
The first two years are the AA in Graphic Arts & Media Technology, the third year is the Advanced Certificate in Graphic Arts & Media Technology, and the final year is a BA in Visual Media with NSC. Students complete their final year on the TMCC campus, making the program a seamless path to a bachelor’s degree.
Graphic Communications, AAS (Degree)
The Graphic Communications (GRC) program offers classes that lead to an associate degree or a certificate of achievement. Instruction includes the use of industry standard graphics software, and GAMT computer labs are equipped with the latest Apple Macintosh computers, with scanners, printers, a sound recording facility, and a prepress/print shop facility. The program instructs in areas including; graphic design, advertising design, print production, web and user interface design, videography, and motion graphics.
Graphic Arts & Media Technology, AA (Degree)
The Associate of Arts, Graphic Arts and Media Technology program offers tracks that lead to an associate degree or a certificate of achievement. Instruction includes the use of industry standard graphics software, and GAMT computer labs are equipped with the latest Apple Macintosh computers, with scanners, printers, a sound recording facility, and a prepress/print shop facility. The programs instruct in areas including; graphic design, advertising design, print production, web and user interface design, videography, and motion graphics.
Graphic Arts & Media Technology (Advanced Certificate)
The Advanced Certificate, Graphic Arts & Media Technology offers advanced classes that further develop skills for employment, and serves as the third year of an on-site four-year degree program. The program instructs in both theory and application of current print and display-based media and graphics software and technologies. Students completing the advanced certificate will be eligible to enter the fourth year of a Bachelor of Arts program.
Graphic Communications (Certificate of Achievement)
The Certificate of Achievement, Graphic Communications prepares students for jobs in areas of graphic communications. This includes graphic design, advertising design, web design, videography, and motion graphics. The program instructs in both theory and application on the latest print and display-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.
The Skills Certificate, Graphic Software Certification, Adobe Certified Associate prepares students to pass the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) exams. There are six different certifications. GRC 117 and GRC 200 cover all six applications at a beginning level, and GRC 125 is specific to each application. Students wishing to prepare for more than one ACA exam would sign up for more than one section of GRC 125. Skill Certificate does not include taking the exam.
