Summary

Learn visual design fundamentals and develop creative and conceptual skills. Design a professional portfolio with self-paced training on industry-standard software.

Completion Award
Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences
Length of Study
112 Credits
Starting Quarter
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Location
On Campus

Graduates may find entry-level work in creating logos, annual reports, identity materials, packaging, signage, illustration, infographics, animation projects; assisting senior graphic designers and art directors; producing layouts and presentations, preparing comprehensives for production, developing web and multimedia projects and presentations.

Potential employers include: design studios, advertising agencies, retail, corporate, and in-house visual support departments, game and animation studios, advertising or marketing agencies, public relations firms, printing and prepress departments and publishing houses (newspaper, magazine, book)

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter
2024-2025
WA-Resident Non-WA resident,
US citizen, &
Eligible non-citizen

On Campus
Non-WA resident
Non-US citizen¹
Non-WA resident, US citizen
Online Only
1 credit $126.47 $246.49 $327.01 $144.67
5 credits $632.35 $1,232.45 $1,635.05 $723.35
12 credits (full-time) $1,387.14 $2,487.04 $3,408.94 $1,571.08
15 credits $1,570.80 $2,520.25 $3,617.20 $1,757.65

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Program Fees
Approximately $60 - $200 per quarter, depending on courses selected

Ways to pay for school

Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.

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