我们的世界是被设计好的. Graphic designers have had a hand in the look of virtually
everything you see that is not a part of the natural world: signs, logos, products,
网站、产品包装、专辑封面、出版物. 这样的例子不胜枚举. 甚至
一个汤罐展示了设计师的作品.
Graphic designers plan, analyze and create visual solutions to communications problems. They use color, type, illustration, photography, animation, and layout techniques to communicate a message, whether it is in print or digital media.
Our graphic design program lets your talent flourish giving you a solid and broad art background, including design foundations, drawing, color theory, photography, printmaking, design software, web design, typography, and other graphic design courses.
...让你准备好...
Our Associate in Applied Science degree gives you ready access to jobs in the graphic 设计领域. Graphic designers with a broad liberal arts education and experience in marketing and business management will be best suited for positions developing 传播策略.
入学程序
按照以下步骤应用程序
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按照以下步骤 向可靠的在线皇冠体育申请.
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Take the recommended first semester courses (especially GDES110-Digital Design Applications)
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To qualify to enter the graphic design program and to be able to enroll in *GDES160 - 平面设计 I (or any subsequent GDES class), students must successfully complete GDES110 - Digital Design Applications (with a C or higher) and meeting 70% or above 在技术技能评估.
The competency testing will include use of the industry software tools [Adobe 插画家 (40%), Adobe Photoshop (10%), Adobe 排版软件名称 (50%)] as covered in GDES110 - Digital 设计应用I.
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Testing sessions will begin just before open enrollment and will continue with a couple 本学期结束前的日期.
[These 日期s will be posted on our website, in the 皇冠体育-Penn谷 hallways, distributed to district-wide GDES faculty, and emailed to all GDES110 & GDES150学生.]
技能测试
The skills test must be completed/passed before the semester you plan to enroll in GDES160(只在春季提供). 学生可以参加一次技能评估 每学期.
If a student requires ADA accommodations, they must present a form from the ACCESS office that outlines the needed accommodations at least 2 days prior to their testing 日期. If accommodations cannot be made within reason or in time, another testing 日期 会被选中吗.
更多的信息
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When students register for one of the testing 日期s and pass the skills assessment, they will be notified by 皇冠体育 email and their name will be forwarded to the advising 办公室和人文学部.
A student must then contact the 项目协调人, to be enrolled in GDES160.
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创建文件夹 with correct directory structure within it (files and folders inside it in the proper 位置)
命名文件和文件夹 正确地/按照指示
Photoshop
- 将图像颜色模式从RGB更改为CMYK
- 更改图像文件格式和名称为EPS
插画家
- 用CMYK颜色模式创建一个新文档
- Use template file (deleting it later) to draw graphic symbols
- 使用图层来组织内容
- Create Colors/Swatches and apply Stroke and Fill colors
- 使用形状工具
- 使用探路者面板(统一，划分等.)
- 使用复合路径
- 另存为PDF格式
排版软件名称
- Creating the document with correct page size, column guides, gutter width, margins, 根据说明和出血区域
- 设置垂直和水平参考线
- 从外部文件放置文本
- Using the Type tool and Character and Paragraph panels - setting font, size, color, 行距、字距、水平刻度
- Using the Control panel for objects - location/positioning, sizing, paragraph spacing, bulleted list or numbered list (Option-click to alter styles)
- 应用填充和描边颜色
- Placing images and adjusting container/object sizes and position
- 段落间隔使用前后空格
- Using Tabs panel to set tab alignment markers and leaders
- Using the Effects (fx) panel to change opacity and set blending modes
- 应用填充和描边颜色
- 根据说明输入文本，没有错别字
- Using the Text Wrap panel - what gets wrapped and offset
- 使用钢笔工具修改框架的形状
- 使用文本框架选项面板
- 另存为软件包
校对你的打字错误Work under deadline with controlled content and layout instructions
职业生涯
You'll find graphic designers working at advertising agencies, design firms, publications, printing companies, marketing firms, in-house corporate and organizational agencies, 电视台和自由职业者.
平面设计师的平均职业发展.
访问 职业信息网(O*NET) 浏览薪酬资讯及就业前景.
转移变得简单
Whatever your transfer destination, we'll work to make sure your credits move easily. 这就是为什么我们是这方面的专家. We've worked out specific transfer agreements with many four-year colleges and universities.
All general education credits will transfer to most colleges, and most ART and GDES courses transfer to a four-year degree. 向 项目协调人 before starting the program to make sure your transfer will be as smooth as possible.
常见问题
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Graphic designers are visual communicators who develop graphics and layouts for:
- 推广,
- 广告,
- 编辑的内容,
- 目录、
- 手册,
- 直销函件;
- 品牌和身份;
- 字体,
- 广告牌,
- 海报,
- 音乐封面,
- 产品包装,
- 报道,
- 电视图像,
- 互动和网络;
- 还有更多.
Most of the work is computer generated but also includes traditional art materials 和方法.
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As a full-time student, you can earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in graphic 在短短两年内完成设计. The program is also open to part-time students so that you 能按照你的工作时间安排工作吗.
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Classes are held in the Carter Art Center using the latest technologies in hardware 和软件. You'll experience a hands-on and interactive learning environment that 是否既支持又具有挑战性. 我们保持小班授课，这样你就能收到 个人指令. Our faculty have professional graphic design backgrounds bringing 广泛的知识和专业知识.
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You'll enjoy the convenience of flexible class times and nearby location. 你会得到 dedicated instructors with industry expertise and excellent student services - all 以可承受的成本.