Graphic Design|Media Arts is a technical, portfolio driven, accelerated program. You should have strong spatial skills which will be demonstrated through the Visual Awareness Assessment and portfolio. This assessment will help us gauge your analytical, creative and divergent thinking skills. You will be successful in our GD|MA program if you:

• have the ability to draw and capture your ideas on paper
• pay attention to detail and craftmanship
• have experience using computer programs like Adobe Creative Suite and are comfortable working at a computer for long periods of time
• are comfortable receiving constructive feedback and criticism
• can critically think about a problem
• have strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• are self-driven and able to work on a team in a fast-paced, changing industry
• want to continue to learn new and update your design skills

Graphic design is one of today's fastest-growing fields. Everywhere you look you see the work of graphic designers. Recent SCC graduates report an average starting annual salary of $35,048. Career options in Graphic Design|Media Arts include:

• Graphic Designer
• Front-End Web Developer
• Interactive Designer
• Production Artist
• Package Designer
• Web Designer

GD|MA has skilled instructors who have worked in the Lincoln and Omaha area at design agencies, in-house, and freelance.

Jim Wolf

Jim Wolf is the GDMA program director. Previously, Jim was an instructor and program coordinator in Metropolitan Community College’s graphic design and web design programs in Omaha. Prior to teaching, he worked in Chicago as a designer and account manager for a design studio, and as an in-house designer for a technology company. In his free time, Jim enjoys producing music, creative coding, and reading fiction.

Jim Wolf
Program Director, Instructor
402-323-3481
jwolf@southeast.edu

Nicholas Burroughs

As a full-time instructor in the GDMA program, Nicholas works with students not only on a daily basis, but throughout their time in the program. He enjoys teaching students the fundamental principles of design, as well as what to expect in the professional design world.

Nicholas has over eight years of experience as a professional designer including stints at large advertising agencies and small design studios within Nebraska, and has worked with clients such as Google, Sephora, and Twitch. Throughout this time he also operated his own small design business, working with various businesses and local non-profits.

Prior to teaching at SCC Nicholas taught several classes at Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, NE.

Nicholas Burroughs
Instructor
402-323-3478
nburroughs@southeast.edu