Graphic Design

Spokane Falls Community College ETPL
The two-year Graphic Design Program is an intensive course of study preparing students for entry-level jobs in design studios, advertising agencies, corporate in-house design departments and other businesses using computers to create design, advertising, web sites and promotional pieces. The first year of studies emphasize design fundamentals, creative problem-solving, history, technology, and basic web development. First-year projects and exercises introduce students to printed, web, and interactive media. The second year engages students in these subjects to advanced levels and introduces students to a variety of interactive media including animation, 3D modeling, advanced web development, social media. The second year also includes opportunities for student to choose related skill sets to enhance their employment opportunities in the design field. These skill sets include but are not limited to advanced internet programming, digital photography, video production, social media marketing, journalism and fine art.

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,187.00

Total required fees

$1,779.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Spokane Falls Community College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

112

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS-T

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Commercial and Advertising Art

Completion rate

76%

Employment rate

73%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$19.04

Typical (median) annual earnings

$24,122.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Commercial and Advertising Art

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

23%

Retail Trade

21%

Other Industries

16%

Manufacturing

13%

Information

9%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
74
Completion rate
76%
Average number of students who completed each year
25
Gender
Male
39%
Female
61%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
1%
Black or African American
1%
Hispanic
11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
80%
Multi-racial
6%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
14%
20 to 29
63%
30 to 39
16%
40 to 49
3%
50 and over
3%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
64%
Some college experience, but no degree
34%
Certificate or AA
1%
BA or higher
1%