Imagination meets learning.
Follow your passion for design while honing your skills in graphic arts.
Moraine Valley’s Digital Art and Design Program prepares students to enter the world of graphic arts in as little as two years.
Graphic designers influence how we view the world using colors, illustrations, photos and fonts. Through a combination of typography, visual arts and page layout, graphic designers are able to enhance user experience, brand products and create cohesive web pages, publications or advertising campaigns. The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S) degree in Digital Art and Design emphasizes proficiency with tools and technologies in information technology industries related to the visual arts.
Students will learn to create, reproduce and distribute visual messages and collaborate in an environment with project team members and clients to organize and complete design solutions.
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Turn Creativity into a Career in Digital Art
Explore different technologies and unlock the pathway to a career in digital art.
As a graphic designer, you will learn a variety of valuable and transferable technological skill sets that can be used in a number of job settings. Career opportunities for graphic designers include advertising agencies, design and television studios, publishing houses, corporate communication departments and more. Graphic designers also can work as freelance designers by starting their own businesses.
The Digital Art Design Degree (A.A.S.) Program at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in about two years.
This program prepares students for a career as a graphic artist/designer in information technology industries related to the visual arts. Students obtain a solid theoretical foundation in traditional art and design, in addition to developing advanced skills in Mac hardware and Adobe software for quality computer graphics and design production.
Employment of graphic artists is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations. Demand will be strong as producers of information, goods and services place even more emphasis on visual appeal in product design, advertising, marketing and media. Further, the demand for design for the web and mobile devices will spur employment of graphic artists.
Explore the spaces where creativity come to life.
Create digital illustrations, graphics and multimedia projects using industry-standard software and technology. This studio gives you the tools to develop skills in digital design, image editing and visual communication.
Learn hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques while exploring form, texture and glazing. The ceramics studio provides dedicated space to create functional and sculptural works.
Develop the fundamentals of visual design through drawing, composition, color and design principles. This studio helps build the creative foundation used across art and design disciplines.
Explore three-dimensional form through hands-on projects that emphasize space, structure and materials. Students learn design concepts while creating physical works of art.
Experiment with color, composition and a variety of painting techniques in a dedicated studio environment. Build technical skills while developing your own artistic style.
Capture professional-quality images while learning lighting, composition and camera techniques. The studio provides space for portrait, product and creative photography projects.
Discover traditional and contemporary printmaking processes to produce original works of art. Students explore techniques that combine craftsmanship, creativity and experimentation.
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Potential careers in Digital Art & Design
The Digital Art and Design Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree prepares graduates for careers across the creative industry. Students develop a professional portfolio and gain hands-on experience creating visual communications for print, digital and interactive media using industry standard tools and workflows.
Real stories of success.
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Emmy Jordan
Freelance designer; earned her Digital Art/Design A.A.S. degree in 2019
If you are looking for some awesome, knowledgeable people to work with, these are the guys I highly recommend. Their friendliness and result-driven approach is what I love about them.
Sue Buenger
Freelance designer; earned her Digital Art/Design, A.A.S. degree
Moraine Valley gives students a solid foundation to build a career in this field. We worked on the same type of equipment used in the industry. And you were encouraged to develop your own style.
Michael McErlean
Graphic artist; earned Digital Art/Design A.A.S. and associate in arts degrees Illustrator for the book 鈥淧atrick McStup鈥檚 Mixed-Up Family Christmas, Part 1鈥�
I had a great experience at Moraine Valley. The faculty was amazing! They taught us to apply critical thinking skills in our projects and helped us learn how to talk to clients. They really prepare you for a job in the real world.
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Program Details
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| Program | Type of Credential | Curriculum Code | Department or Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.A.S. | 1428 | Art | |
| Certificate | 1408 | Art | |
| Certificate | 1409 | Art |
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Celebrating the passionate instructors who inspire, support, and engage our students every day inside and outside the classroom.
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鈥� Colleague, Communications DepartmentDr. Martinez is passionate about helping students develop strong writing, speaking, and critical-thinking skills that transfer across disciplines. Her courses emphasize clear expression, collaboration, and real-world communication.
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