Digital Media Graphic Design Emphasis (AAS)
From Print to Digital, Motion and Branding, The GrapHIC DESIGN PROGRAM COVERS IT ALl
Acquire a go-anywhere, do-anything skill set that can take you from freelance to big business and everything in between
Embark on a dynamic career in graphic design with Colorado Mountain College's Associate of Applied Science degree. Our program equips you with the skills and confidence to thrive in the design industry, fostering creativity and developing a compelling portfolio.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Our interdisciplinary approach integrates:
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Design Software Proficiency: Master industry-standard tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
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Diverse Design Disciplines: Explore web, UX/UI, print, packaging, and systems design.
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Fundamental Principles: Understand color theory, hierarchy, balance, and more.
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Prototyping Techniques: Translate ideas into tangible design artifacts using cutting-edge production technologies.
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Critical Thinking: Engage with the cultural, social, political, environmental, and historical contexts of design.
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Professional Practices: Learn client management, proposal creation, scope management, billing, budgeting, and legal considerations.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for roles in:
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Advertising, marketing, and experiential agencies
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Publishing houses
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Corporate communications
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Multimedia production
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Freelance design
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Print shops
The Isaacson School for Communication, Arts & Media
CMC's Isaacson School for Communication, Arts & Media provides access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, expert faculty, and industry connections. The school includes multimedia studios, a prototype lab, and immersive media production facilities, ensuring hands-on experience with the latest technologies.
Inspiring Location
Situated in art-loving mountain communities, CMC offers a vibrant environment enriched by outdoor industries. Proximity to Aspen, an international art hub, provides access to top design professionals and agencies, immersing you in a region that values effective, well-designed marketing.
Program Details
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Duration: 2 years
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Degree: Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design
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Program Fee: $260 per semester, covering essentials like two portable hard drives, high-resolution printing access, and studio equipment usage.
Advance Your Education
After completing the AAS, consider furthering your expertise with CMC's Integrated Media Bachelor of Applied Science, focusing on content creation, design, communication, and marketing strategy.
Join us at Colorado Mountain College to transform your passion for design into a rewarding career, surrounded by inspiring landscapes and a supportive creative community.
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Go Beyond
Take your Graphic Design AAS further with content creation, design, communication and marketing strategy.
Compare: Our tuition is one of the lowest of graphic design AAS programs in Colorado
Low costs keep CMC graduates from being crushed by debt as they start their careers. Give yourself a financial break without compromising your education. That's smart.
Here’s how our in-district and in-state tuition compares to other graphic design AAS programs in Colorado:
*This is the cost for the first two years (or 61.5 credits) of a BFA in Graphic Design.
About Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson, a noted author, former CEO of CNN and The Aspen Institute, and managing editor of TIME Magazine, helped found the Isaacson School for Communication, Arts & Media at Colorado Mountain College in 2012 to give students the opportunity to explore the intersection of art and technology. Thanks to Mr. Isaacson’s support, the Isaacson School has flourished and recently added a new Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Media.
About Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson, a noted author, former CEO of CNN and The Aspen Institute, and managing editor of TIME Magazine, helped found the Isaacson School for Communication, Arts & Media at Colorado Mountain College in 2012 to give students the opportunity to explore the intersection of art and technology. Thanks to Mr. Isaacson’s support, the Isaacson School has flourished and recently added a new Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Media.