Dakota County Technical College
This program prepares an individual to design page layouts for packaging, publications, marketing communications and interactive multimedia. The student will develop skills and knowledge in industry standard computer software to produce multipurpose visual communications. This program prepares graduates for a variety of electronic publishing opportunities ranging from multimedia production and graphic animator for web, to graphic layout and design for print. Work in the industry makes extensive use of the computer layout, design and multimedia software. A graphic design professional finds challenging careers in many areas of creative service in publishing, advertising and areas that serve business and consumer audiences. Positions range from web designers, electronic design, pre-press specialists, and Flash animators, to digital illustrators and photo editors. Many graduates take the opportunity to start their own business in a creative industry, as the education in this field is diversified and covers a myriad of creative professions. Students can begin this program fall or spring semester. A day and evening program are offered. Full- or part-time starts are available.
