Design with Purpose. Lead with Creativity.
This program helps you become a creative thinker and problem solver. You will learn how to communicate ideas visually and build a collection of your best work (portfolio) for a career in graphic design鈥�not just learn how to use software.
Program Overview
Degree: Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design Technology
Format: Fully online over four semesters
Workload: Expect 15鈥�20 hours per week
Skills You Will Learn:
鈥� How to communicate ideas through design
鈥� How to think like a designer and solve problems
鈥� How to build a collection of your best work (portfolio)
鈥� How to tell stories visually and understand your audience
These are skills that computers and AI cannot replace. Technology can do simple tasks, but it cannot think creatively
or understand people the way designers do.
Who this program is for鈥攁nd who it isn鈥檛
This program is for you if:
鈥� You like solving problems and thinking creatively
鈥� You are willing to write about your ideas and improve your work
鈥� You want to build a strong collection of your best work (portfolio) to help you get a job
This program may not be for you if:
鈥� You only want to learn software
鈥� You are looking for an easy program
鈥� You do not want to write, think deeply, or revise your work
Program Structure
Each semester includes:
鈥� Design classes with hands-on projects
鈥� Academic work that builds communication, research, and thinking skills
Career Opportunities
Students who finish the program with a strong collection of their best work (portfolio) may work as:
鈥� Graphic Designer
鈥� Production Designer
鈥� Social Media Designer
鈥� Brand or Marketing Designer
鈥� Freelance Designer
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics gives you comprehensive tools to explore salaries and incomes for any industry across the state.
Location of Program:
Fully Online
Program Start:
Fall Semester
Program Instructor Contact Information:
Corey Guerra
601.403.1312
cguerra@prcc.edu
Minimum Computer Requirements
To run Adobe Creative Cloud apps (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.), your computer must meet minimum specs for
performance and stability. See the full official requirements here:
Is this program a good fit for you?
Ask yourself these questions:
1. Can I spend 15-20 hours each week on schoolwork?
2. Do I enjoy writing and thinking about my ideas?
3. Can I stay motivated and meet deadlines?
4. Am I willing to improve my work based on feedback?
5. Do I want to understand why design work鈥攏ot just how to make it?
6. Am I ready to build a collection of my best work (portfolio) that shows my skills?
If you answer 鈥渘o鈥� to more than two of these, you may want to prepare more before starting this program.
Ready to Enroll?
Fill out the interest form to schedule a meeting with the instructor before enrolling.
(required prior to enrolling)
FAQ
No. Design is problem-solving. It鈥檚 strategy, communication, and visual storytelling. Looking good is the result 鈥� not the goal.
No. You don鈥檛 need to be 鈥渘aturally talented.鈥� You need curiosity, work ethic, and a willingness to think differently. We teach the rest.
You鈥檒l learn how to think like a designer. That means typography, branding, layout, digital design, concept development, critique, and professional execution.
No. Software is a tool. We teach strategy, creative thinking, and real-world application 鈥� the skills that make designers valuable.
Yes. The program offers online access designed to fit real life 鈥� without lowering expectations.
Yes. You鈥檒l build a professional portfolio that reflects your growth, your thinking, and your ability to solve problems visually.
Work in branding, advertising, social media, digital marketing, web design, freelance, or transfer to a four-year program. Design skills are in demand across industries.
We don鈥檛 just teach design 鈥� we build designers. You鈥檒l receive structured feedback, real critique, and projects that push you beyond surface-level work.
Students who want more than shortcuts. Students who want to create work with impact.
Apply to PRCC. Choose Graphic Design. Start building something meaningful.
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