Office Location
Virtual College Center
Room 200-B, 2225 Hull Rd., Fayetteville
Official address:
P.O. Box 35236, 2201 Hull Rd.
Fayetteville, NC 28303
Phone Number
Office Hours Monday - Friday
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Email
Department Chair: Jennifer Fisher

Estimated Program Costs

Please note that all costs are estimates and subject to change. Tuition is established by the State Board of Community Colleges and North Carolina General Assembly and is subject to change without notice.

What to Expect:

Course Work

The Graphic Design curriculum is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the graphic design profession, which emphasizes design, advertising, illustration, and digital and multimedia preparation of printed and electronic promotional materials.
Students will be trained in the development of concept and design for promotional materials such as newspaper and magazine advertisements, posters, folders, letterheads, corporate symbols, brochures, booklets, preparation of art for printing, lettering and typography, photography, and electronic media.

Career Paths

Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities with:
  • Advertising Agencies
  • Businesses with In-House Graphics Operations
  • Department Stores
  • Graphic Design Studios
  • A Wide Variety of Manufacturing Industries
  • Newspapers
  • Printing Companies

Associate Degree

Associate Degree in Graphic Design (A30100)

Program Length: 5 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma & Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Associate in Applied Science

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Certificate

Digital Graphics Certificate (C30100C1)

Program Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate

Digital Illustration Certificate (C30100C5)

Program Length: 3 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate

Graphic Design Basics Certificate (C30100C2)

Program Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate

Illustration Basics Certificate (C30100C6)

Program Length: 3 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate

Web-Based Graphics Design Certificate (C30100C3)

Program Length: 3 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate

Adobe Applications Certificate (C30100C4)

Program Length: 3 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate

High School Connections
Graphic Design Basics Certificate (C30100H1)

Program Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate

Illustration Basics Certificate (C30100H2)

Program Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate