Computer Graphics
Program Description
An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Computer Graphics provides students with skills in computer graphic design and training using the latest industry software. The program is designed to provide the underpinning graphics training needed for a wide variety of graphics professions including graphic designers, illustrators, desktop publishing specialists, production artists, multimedia specialists, digital photographers, computer artists, and web designers.
Graduates of this program will successfully complete the following learning outcomes:
- Identify and demonstrate the processes used to create and modify digital artwork
- Plan a project using the Design Stages with written, sketches, and final drawings
- Manage files and folder organization, and file formats for the appropriate uses
- Identify and discuss computer color modes: RGB, CMYK, Greyscale, and Bitmap
- Understand basic elements effecting image size when generating a digital image
- Utilize industry-standard software to implement artwork and layout design
- Utilize skills in vector and raster graphics and identify best uses
- Prepare for entry-level employment in the computer graphics field
Degree(s) / Certificates(s)
| Title | Local Bachelor's |
|---|---|
| Computer Graphics - A.A.S. Occupational Degree | - |
Career Outlook
Successful completion of this program can open doors to various employment opportunities, many of which require further higher education at the university level. Below are examples of related occupations and their annual mean wages in Arizona, based on career and wage data from Pipeline AZ, which utilizes government sources for its reports and forecasts.
Description
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
Duties/Tasks
- Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
- Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
- Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
- Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.
- Use computer software to generate new images.
- Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.
- Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.
- Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes.
- Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.
- Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
Salary Information (AZ)
$56,090
$35,930
$49,110
$84,140
$26.97
$17.27
$23.00
$40.45
Typical Education Level
Bachelors Degree
Contact Information
Department Contact(s)
Liberal Arts & Education
Hours of Operation
- Normal Hours
- Monday - Thursday: 7:00am - 5:00pm
Faculty/Staff Contact(s)
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney Abriol, DMA | Professor of Music - Piano | (928) 317-6019 | rodney.abriol@azwestern.edu |
| William Blomquist, MFA | Professor of Visual Arts-2D | (928) 317-6060 | william.blomquist@azwestern.edu |
| Julie Floss, MFA | Professor of Visual Arts-2D, SYC | (928) 314-9434 | julie.floss@azwestern.edu |
| Deltrina Grimes, MM | Professor of Music: Voice | (928) 344-7574 | deltrina.grimes@azwestern.edu |
| Brad Pease, MFA | Professor of Computer Graphics and Visual Arts | (928) 344-7707 | brad.pease@azwestern.edu |
| Louis Pollard III, DMA | Professor of Instrumental Music | (928) 344-7573 | Shawn.Pollard@azwestern.edu |
| Rebecca Shelby, MFA | Professor of Visual Arts-3D | (928) 344-7756 | Rebecca.Shelby@azwestern.edu |