TRUCKEE MEADOWS COMMUNITY COLLEGE GAMT PROGRAMS

WHAT WILL I STUDY

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.

CAREER PATHS

field of Graphic Arts and Media Technology offers a broad range of opportunities and there are plenty of career options in Northern Nevada. Positions are open in advertising agencies, design firms, marketing departments, photo studios, print shops, educational institutions, large and small corporations, casinos, and more. The industry offers a variety of job opportunities that can lead to employment as:

Graphic Artist, Production Artist, Art Director, Art Instructor, Print Technician, Web Designer, Videographer, Video Editor, Illustrator, 3D Modeler, 2D Animator, and More!