Graphic and Web Design

Turn your creativity into a career by learning how to design compelling visual content for print, digital, and web platforms. The Graphic & Web Design program prepares you to create engaging designs that communicate ideas, support brands, and connect with audiences.

Why Consider a Graphic & Web Design Degree?

  • Create innovative visual designs that capture attention and showcase your artistic talents.
  • Develop your creative abilities for a career in a growing field with opportunities for advancement.
  • Collaborate with creative teams to produce effective visual solutions that meet client and customer needs.
  • Work with graphics, photography, video, illustration, and web design technologies used throughout the industry.

Why Learn at 91Ƭ?

  • This program is offered through our flexible competency-based education (CBE) format, allowing you to accelerate your learning while receiving personalized coaching and support.
  • With frequent start dates, you can begin when it is most convenient for you.
  • Gain valuable real-world experience through an internship opportunity.
  • Our low student-to-faculty ratio helps you build meaningful relationships with instructors and fellow students.
  • Transfer seamlessly to one of several university partners to continue your education and complete a bachelor's degree.

What It Takes

  • Creativity, imagination, and originality
  • Interest in media and communications
  • Ability to handle feedback constructively
  • Good communication skills
  • Capacity to work well under pressure
  • Attention to detail
Career Area
Marketing, Sales and Service
Type
Associate Degree
Program Number
10-201-2
Availability
CBE
  • Associate Degree
  • 4 Terms 
  • 60 Credits
  • Financial Aid Eligible
  • Starts fall

Career Outlook

Graphic & Web Design

Median Income: $50,778.00*

Potential Job Titles

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Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications.

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects using digital or film cameras and equipment. May develop negatives or use computer software to produce finished images and prints. Includes scientific photographers, aerial photographers, and photojournalists.

Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.

Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.

Disclosure:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the 91Ƭ District.

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

  • Submit online application
  • Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire 
  • Complete Get Started at 91Ƭ appointment
    • Application Check-in
    • College Orientation Overview
    • 1st Time Program Registration

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores (optional, highly recommended). Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Program Cost

  • Tuition Cost: $10,853.00
  • Book Cost: $651.00
  • Supply Cost: $240.00
  • Program Total: $10,853.00

Some of 91Ƭ’s programs may reach program capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will follow the Admissions Procedure to establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. In addition, some programs may offer a petition process outlined in their specific program handbook.

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION is a learning model offering far more flexibility than traditional models. Fitting college around your work and personal commitments is possible because CBE allows you to:

  • Learn When You Want To
  • Progress at Your Own Pace
  • Receive Personalized Coaching; Support  

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Faculty Bios

Instructor Bios Books

Shalana Frisby

Educating the next generation of designers is my passion. I am thrilled to mentor students and share my diverse professional experience while fostering a welcoming learning environment. This is an exciting time to explore the dynamic fields of graphic and web design! I look forward to guiding students in their learning process and helping them achieve career success.

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