Graphic Design | Media Arts is accepting applications for the Fall 2019 intake from May 1, 2018-March 1, 2019. Learn more about the application process!
Graphic design is one of today's fastest-growing fields. Everywhere you look you see the work of graphic designers. So what is Graphic Design? Put simply, it is the combination of type and imagery to communicate a message to an intended audience. Designers are also communication problem solvers that take the messages of their clients and visualize them through imagery. They conceive plans and execute designs with the ultimate goal of informing the viewer and influencing behavior.
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A group of 20 students is accepted into the program every October. Acceptance to the program is based on a selection process. See the advising sheet for all application requirements.Students are required to purchase a laptop meeting program specification prior to their first day of classes.Applicants must attend Newly Declared Registration where they will be walked through the program and the expectations of the program prior to registering for the first quarter of GDMA courses.Must meet college student conduct standards.Must be prepared with assignments, tests, projects, etc.Must be cooperative and willing to work with faculty and other students.Must participate in all learning activities at the scheduled times.Must be responsible for program costs such as tuition, fees, books, equipment and supplies.
Laptop Requirement
What Students Are Saying
“My experience at SCC was unlike any other college experience I’ve had. Not only did I learn more than I ever imagined, I also made great relationships with classmates and professionals. Combining all of that, GD|MA helped me understand how to be successful after college. I would suggest the program at SCC to anyone wanting strong skills in design and Web development to further their career in the industry.”Holly Johnson Fall 2016 – @ UNL
“GD|MA is the most intense 18-month program, but it has equipped me with practical knowledge and experiences. The block-based program helped build close relationships, which allowed us to encourage each other while still providing grounding and appropriate criticism among the students. My group was dedicated and ready to take on the challenges of the program, taking our education seriously. This environment pushed us to do our best. The faculty cared and continually encouraged me to improve through thorough, constructive feedback.”Spenser Hazard Spring 2017
“Completing the GD|MA program has been one of the most difficult and rewarding tasks I have ever accomplished. SCC offers the most comprehensive and intensive program in the state, squeezing more into 18 months than traditional programs fit into four years. As someone who has a lot of experience with academics and different types of programs, I needed to make the most of my time and learn as much as possible. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the GD|MA classes, but I was amazed by the amount of material we learned in such a short time and by the wide array of topics we covered, from typography and publication design to intensive training in Web design and coding practices. I have gained more experience and training here at SCC than I would have anywhere else in the state, and I was able to do it in half the time of a typical program.”Stacie Kotschwar Spring 2017 - @ Play Creative