Degree Paths

AA, Graphic Arts and Media Technology , Graphic Design

The Associate of Arts, Graphic Arts And Media Technology, Graphic Design Emphasis offers classes that lead to transfer to a four-year institution. Instruction includes the use of industry standard graphics software, and GAMT computer labs are equipped with the latest Apple computers with support scanners, printers, a sound recording facility and a complete prepress/print shop facility.

AA, Graphic Arts and Media Technology, Motion Graphics

The Associate of Arts, Graphic Arts and Media Technology, offers classes that lead to transfer to a four-year institution, or entry into TMCC’s Advanced Certificate program. The Motion Graphics Emphasis develops skills and knowledge in areas of design and time-based media, including storyboarding, video production, sound, 2D animation techniques, and 3D animation. Instruction includes the use of industry standard graphics software, and program computer labs are equipped with the latest Apple computers with support scanners, printers, a sound recording facility, and a stop-motion animation lab.

AAS, Graphic Communications, Graphic Design

The Associate of Applied Science, Graphic Communications, offers classes that lead to the completion of a professional, industry-based AAS degree. The Graphic Design Emphasis develops skills and knowledge in areas of creative problem solving, research and design thinking, design history, typography and layout using technologies for a variety of print and screen-based media. Instruction includes the use of industry standard graphics software, and program computer labs are equipped with the latest Apple computers with support scanners, printers, a sound recording facility and a complete prepress/print shop facility.

AAS, Graphic Communications, Motion Graphics

The Associate of Applied Science, Graphic Communications, offers classes that lead to the completion of a professional, industry-based AAS degree. The Motion Graphics Emphasis develops design skills and knowledge in areas of motion and time-based media, including storyboarding, video production, sound, traditional and 2D animation techniques, and 3D animation. Instruction includes the use of industry standard graphics software, and program computer labs are equipped with the latest Apple computers with support scanners, printers, a sound recording facility and a complete prepress/print shop facility.

Advanced Certificate, Graphic Arts and Media Technology

The Advanced Certificate, Graphic Arts and Media Technology, offers advanced classes that further develop skills for employment, and serves as the third year of an on-site four-year 3+1 degree program. The program instructs in both theory and application of graphic design for print, display-based, and time-based media, including current graphics software and technologies. Students completing the Advanced Certificate will be eligible to enter the fourth year of a Bachelor of Arts program.

Certificate of Achievement, Graphic Communications

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.

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Media

A 4-year Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Media with an emphasis in Graphic Arts and 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 and Media Technology, the third year is the Advanced Certificate in Graphic Arts and 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.