Digital Design – Alva Campus


Northwest Technology Center’s Digital Design program prepares students for careers in electronic publishing, specialized design services, advertising, public relations or self-employment.   Graphic designers create visual concepts using computer software that communicates ideas to inspire, inform or captivate customers. Students acquire fundamental skills in image creation and management procedures and techniques, as they create, revise, optimize and export graphics for video, print and web publishing.

Students learn digital photography and understand copyright basics to apply to a digital portfolio. They also develop electronic marketing strategies to promote their work. The Digital Design course is unlike a traditional classroom setting because assignments are available online and through self-paced video training. Students have the opportunity to display their work by creating an online portfolio and/or submit their work electronically to their instructor.

Graphic Design Specialist Career Option

Description
The Graphic Design Specialist career option prepares students for careers in graphic design for websites, video and/or publications.  Students create, revise, optimize and export graphics for print, video and web publishing. Students also learn digital photography and copyright basics and develop electronic marketing strategies to promote their work. Students gain skills required for Adobe Certified Professional industry certifications.

Financial Aid Eligible: Yes, for those who qualify.

Student Organization: BPA – Business Professionals of America

Tuition, Fees and Cost of Living:
Available to view on the Financial Aid & Tuition page

Helpful Attributes and Abilities:

  • Reading, language and math skills at the 8th grade level or above
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Positive attitude
  • Dependability

Career Opportunities May Include: Artist, Creative Director, Creative Manager, Design Director, Designer, Graphic Artist, Graphic Designer, Online Producer, Production Artist, Publications Designer

Certifications/Credentials: Students are eligible to test for the following certifications: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, WorkKeys and ODCTE certifications such as Fundamentals of Technology.

Accreditations:  NWTC is accredited by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.

Cluster: Information Technology

CIP Code: 50.0409 – Graphic Design

SOC Code: 27-1024.00 – Graphic Designers

Alva Instructor: Jessica Schanbacher

For Gainful Employment information – Information about Gainful Employment including related occupations, program costs and length, on-time completion/graduation rates, job placement rates, and median loan debt is available at http://www.nwtech.edu/gainful-employment/.

Who Can Attend:
Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Adults

Schedules Available:
8:05 – 11:05 am
12:35 – 3:35 pm
Two hour block upon approval

Career Option Courses:

Course TitleHours
Fundamentals of Technology*120
Desktop Publishing & Graphic Design*120
Multimedia & Image Management Techniques*120
Digital Editing & Production Photography120
Design Tools & Electronic Marketing*120
Advanced Design Techniques*120
Layout Design Techniques120
Graphic Design Specialist Capstone120
Total Hours960

*This course meets the requirements for a computer science/computer technology course for high school students that are in the OHLAP program.

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