Graphic Arts Technology - AAS
This program is an integration of several academic and vocational disciplines giving special emphasis to cross-platform training in graphic arts technology, particularly graphic design and web technologies. Graphic Arts Technology includes courses in art, design, computer technology, video and photography, design of the written word, and small business training, all of which provide the student with an excellent foundation and employment opportunities.
Careers
Every organization depends on people with visual design expertise to convey messages to clients, customers or the public. Successful designers focus on the basics of graphic design, while applying their technical knowledge using the latest software applications to create designs. Within the field, web skills have become particularly important.
Institution Wide Outcomes
Hutchinson Community College is committed to a tradition of excellence in education that prepares students for success in academics, careers, and life.
To achieve this goal, HutchCC has established five Institution-Wide Outcomes (IWO) that are embedded into all academic courses. These outcomes are designed to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
- Demonstrate the ability to think critically and make reasonable judgments by analyzing, combining, and evaluating information.
- Demonstrate the skills necessary to access and manipulate information through various methods.
- Demonstrate effective communication through reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Demonstrate effective quantitative-reasoning and computational skills.
Program Outcomes
- Perform effective operation of industry software for areas in animation and game development, graphic design, web design, and video production.
- Utilize design principles to communicate effectively toward target audiences across varying mediums.
- Identify the stages of a professional production pipeline and the importance of project planning and management.
- Demonstrate professional attitude and work ethic including collaboration and communication skills.
Accreditation
Hutchinson Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
