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Graphic Design
Program Length: Our Graphic Design programs are designed to be completed by full-time students in 12-16 months
Program Options: 12-month Diploma, 16-month Associate Degree
Program Highlights

Graphic design is a creative process fueled by creative thinking. Graphic designers put their creativity to work creating visuals to help communicate messages for their clients. Graphic designers are responsible for the overall layout and design of things like brochures, packages, billboards, newspapers and practically everything else that you see.  Throughout King's College's graphic design program, students will learn to experiment with color and various layout techniques. King's College's graphic design program helps develop an artist’s skills using common design principles and students receive training in color, typography, drawing, illustration as well as the business side of design. Students will have access to the computer software used in the graphic design field.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor  “because consumer tastes can change fairly quickly, designers also need to be well read, open to new ideas and influences, and quick to react to changing trends. The abilities to work independently and under pressure are equally important traits. People in this field need self-discipline to start projects on their own, to budget their time, and to meet deadlines and production schedules. Good business sense and sales ability also are important, especially for those who freelance or run their own firms.”

Graduates of the graphic design program will have created a portfolio of work that can be used to show future employers their talents.

King's College graduates work in:
•    Advertising agencies
•    Web development
•    Publishing

At King's College, you’ll:
•    Learn key design concepts and experiment with various techniques
•    Graduate with a portfolio of work for future employers to see
•    Learn essential skills to apply as you advance in your career
•    Be qualified for entry level graphic design positions upon graduation
•    Have access to King's College’s placement department to help get you the job

 
  
 
Concentration Courses
DRAWING
This course is an introduction to the art of drawing. Students learn to use a variety of media and techniques as they explore the relationship of drawing to graphic design and illustration.
INTRODUCTION TO MACINTOSH
This survey course covers the basics of Macintosh computer operation. Students are also introduced to the fundamental techniques of vector-based illustration.
ELECTRONIC DRAWING I
This course focuses on intermediate to advanced techniques, terminology, tools, and commands for creating graphics in a vector-based drawing program. Students are also introduced to raster-based graphics.
DESIGN AND COLOR
In this course, students explore the basic principles and elements of two-dimensional design techniques. Students learn to identify these elements in successful designs and also learn to use these elements to solve their own design problems.
ELECTRONIC DRAWING II
In this course, students learn to use an image-editing program to generate raster-based images and to prepare photographic files for print production.
TYPOGRAPHY I
This course introduces the students to the fundamentals of typography. The students learn to distinguish between various typefaces. They also learn formatting, specifying typestyles and sizes, leading, copyfitting, readability requirements, and basic typesetting.
INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCTION
This course explains the production of printed matter. Upon completion of the course, the students will possess the basic knowledge to make informed production decisions from the rough comp stage to the finished printed piece.
HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN
This course includes a survey of graphic design styles, including its history and contemporary practices. The role of the graphic designer is examined through theoretical discussions and practical applications.
COMPREHENSIVE ILLUSTRATION
This course builds and develops drawing and marker skills used by the student to visually define subject matter accurately for commercial purposes. Students explore the use of a variety of materials and techniques.
TYPOGRAPHY II
In this course, students continue to develop their typographic skills. Students design letterforms, learn to use type appropriately, learn advanced typesetting techniques, and experiment with the effects that can be achieved through use of type-manipulation software.
DESKTOP PUBLISHING
In this course, students are introduced to desktop publishing concepts and techniques with specific instruction in digital page composition.
WEB DEVELOPMENT WITH HTML
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). Students learn to develop well-designed Web pages using HTML tags to format text and to include links, tables, images, frames, and forms.
MULTIMEDIA AND ANIMATION
In this course, students apply design principles and utilize a popular authoring tool to create multimedia applications that include animation.
ELECTRONIC LAYOUT AND DESIGN
In this course, students master electronic page layout and design by applying advanced desktop publishing and imaging techniques. Projects require the students to use graphics and text imported from other applications programs to create original pieces.
ADVANCED MULTIMEDIA AND ANIMATION
This course is a continuation of Multimedia and Animation. Students design and publish functional, professional-looking multimedia presentations that incorporate text graphics, video, animation, and sound.
WEB DESIGN FOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
This course provides instruction and experience in the use of a popular web-authoring package to create, edit, and manage well-designed Web sites. Students utilize the software package to quickly build dynamic Web sites, to employ client-side image maps and interactive forms on a site, and to set up frames. Students also learn how to add interactivity to their HTML pages while being able to preview it at the design stage.
ADVERTISING ART PORTFOLIO
In this course, students prepare a professional portfolio composed of a variety of projects that demonstrate the skills mastered during the program. Students also examine comprehensive methods and techniques that will enable them to best present their resumes, portfolios, and personal skills.
DESIGN AND PRESENTATION DEVELOPMENT
This course is designed to integrate the knowledge and skills previously learned in the program. The students develop, manage, and execute various projects from the initial design stage through completion. Emphasis is also placed on the skills associated with designer-client communication and verbal presentation of the finished product.

  

For the entire US, employment of graphic designers is expected to grow 13 percent, as fast as the average for all occupations from 2008 to 2018, as demand for graphic design continues to increase from advertisers and computer design firms.
Moreover, graphic designers with Web site design and animation experience will especially be needed as demand increases for design projects for interactive media—Web sites, mobile phones, and other technology. Demand for graphic designers also will increase as advertising firms create print and Web marketing and promotional materials for a growing number of products and services. Growth in Internet advertising, in particular, is expected to increase the number of designers.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
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