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Truax D3631
1701 Wright Street
Madison WI 53704

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Graphic Design

Associate Degree in Applied Arts

Program number: 102011

Overview
Admission
Curriculum
Outcomes
Careers

Overview

Build solid skills and define your style in the graphic design field with the two-year Graphic Design associate degree at Madison College.

Successful Graphic Design students are creative and aware of visual details. Throughout the program, students apply those strengths to projects based on technical requirements and deadlines.

At Madison College, you'll understand design fundamentals, learn about emerging trends, and develop professional graphic design skills for big-picture projects and day-to-day tasks.

Your Graphic Design instructors have knowledge and experience across this creative field and develop courses that combine traditional graphic arts and new media technology.

As a Graphic Design student at Madison College, you'll have access to more than 100 computers with industry software tools for computer graphics and web page design.

Once admitted to the Graphic Design program, you may choose to earn an additional associate degree in Visual Communications or Web & Digital Media Design with only two more semesters of study. Attend an Academic Information Session to learn how.

Program Details

Students in the Graphic Design program can attend full or part time.

Graphic Design classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

Madison - Truax

Explore financial aid eligibility for this program.

Some of the courses for this program may be available online.

Graphic Design

Your advantages at Madison college

Learn from award-winning faculty who share real-world experiences in the graphic design field.
Combine a foundation in traditional graphic arts styles and tools with new media and computer graphics.
Join the Madison College chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) to start networking while you are still in school.
Show your graphic design work to potential employers in Madison College’s biannual portfolio show.

Admission

To Apply

View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials and requirements.
Attend an Academic Information Session to get started in the admission process.
Visit MATC to learn more about the Madison College experience including campus tours and program open houses.

After Acceptance

Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at MATC.

Questions?

Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210.

Curriculum

Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2019-2020 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:

Progress toward your specific requirements
Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.

First Semester

10-801-195

Written Communication

3 credits

10-804-123

Math with Business Applications

3 credits

3 credits

3 credits

2 credits

Survey of Design Communication

1 credits

10-201-181

Introduction to Computer Graphics

3 credits

Second Semester

10-809-199

Psychology Of Human Relations

3 credits

2 credits

3 credits

2 credits

3 credits

Applied Computer Graphics

3 credits

Third Semester

10-801-196

Oral/Interpersonal Communication

3 credits

3 credits

3 credits

Print & Digital Production

3 credits

10-203-130

Intro Digital Photography

2 credits

10-206-129

Motion Design

2 credits

Fourth Semester

10-809-197

Contemporary American Society

3 credits

10-201-153

Integrated Design

2 credits

10-201-154

Design Project Management

3 credits

10-201-162

Portfolio Preparation

2 credits

10-201-184

Advanced Design & Layout

2 credits

Electives

6 credits

Recommended Electives

10-201-142

Introduction to Letterpress Printing

1 credits

10-201-144

Principles of Letterpress: Design and Printing

3 credits

10-201-145

Introduction to Screen Printing

2 credits

10-201-146

Advanced Screen Printing Workshop

2 credits

10-201-147

Advanced Letterpress Workshop

2 credits

10-201-148

Letterpress Independent Study

1 credits

10-201-156

Programming for Designers

3 credits

10-201-157

Social Media Concepting

3 credits

10-201-158

Interactive Design Lab

2 credits

3 credits

1 credits

2 credits

Business of Graphic Design & Illustration

2 credits

10-201-178

Applied UI Design

3 credits

10-201-183

Electronic Illustration

2 credits

10-201-195

Advanced Web Page Design

3 credits

10-201-198

Social Media/Web Design Strategies

3 credits

20-815-200

Art History: Ancient to Medieval

3 credits

20-815-210

Art History: Renaissance to Modern

3 credits

20-815-211

Art History: Women In Art

3 credits

Outcomes

After completing the Graphic Design program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:

Implement creative solutions from concept through completion.
Apply the principles of design to develop strategic marketing and communication products and services.
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of design software, tools and technology.
Apply effective legal and ethical business practices and project management skills.
Communicate artwork rationale in formal and informal settings.
Create innovative visual solutions for a variety of design, advertising, media and artistic applications.

Graduates are fully prepared for the graphic design process including the assessment of client needs, solutions development and analysis, collaboration, concept design, client consultation, pre-press and production. These are some of the aspects of creating graphic designs and illustrations to effectively communicate clients’ messages to their target audiences.

Careers

Prospective employers throughout Madison consider Madison College Graphic Design graduates top candidates. Associate degree graduates are ready for a range of professional positions in the field of graphic design, including:

Graphic Designer
Art Director
Production Artist
Illustrator
Web/Interactive Designer

Graphic design jobs are in advertising agencies, publishing companies, art studios, and advertising and art departments within companies. Madison College classes also prepare Graphic Design graduates with business skills to become freelance graphic artists.

Students are encouraged to join the Madison College chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) to start networking while in school.

Find open jobs in this industry on Wisconsin TechConnect^tm. Registration Required.

Estimated Program Cost

# of Credits for Completion

68

Tuition

$9125.60

Materials/Supplemental Costs

$1059.00

Other Costs

$1050.00

Total Program Costs:

$11234.60

Graduate Summary

Graduate Report Summary Overview
Counts Percentages	2016	2017	2018
Number of Program Graduates	46	64	49
Number of Surveys Sent	46	64	49
Number of Surveys Returned	33	40	38
Percent of Surveys Returned	71.70%	62.50%	77.60%
Available for Employment	29	37	36
Percent Available for Employment	87.90%	92.50%	94.70%
Not in Labor Market	4	3	2
Percent Not in Labor Market	12.10%	7.50%	5.30%

Available for Employment
Counts Percentages	2016	2017	2018
Graduates Employed	24	35	34
Percent of Graduates Employed	82.80%	94.60%	94.40%
Employed in Related Occupation	15	31	25
Percent Employed in Related Occupation	62.50%	88.60%	73.50%
Employed in Unrelated Occupation	8	4	9
Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation	33.30%	11.40%	26.50%
Employed - No Response	1	0	0
Percent Employed - No Response	4.20%	0.00%	0.00%
Seeking Employment	5	2	2
Percent Seeking Employment	17.20%	5.40%	5.60%

Reaction To Training at Madison College
Counts Percentages	2016	2017	2018
Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4)	3.3	3.7	3.8
Number of Satisfaction Responses	33	40	37
Very Satisfied	13	27	28
Percent Very Satisfied	39.40%	67.50%	75.70%
Satisfied	18	12	9
Percent Satisfied	54.50%	30.00%	24.30%
Unsatisfied	2	1	0
Percent Unsatisfied	6.10%	2.50%	0.00%
Very Unsatisfied	0	0	0
Percent Very Unsatisfied	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
Counts Percentages	2016	2017	2018
Number of Primary Reason Responses	33	40	37
Preparation for Getting a Job	18	17	20
Percent Preparation for Getting a Job	54.50%	42.50%	54.10%
Career Change	9	18	10
Percent Career Change	27.30%	45.00%	27.00%
Improvement of Existing Skills	2	2	4
Percent Improvement of Existing Skills	6.10%	5.00%	10.80%
Preparation for Further Education	2	2	1
Percent Preparation for Further Education	6.10%	5.00%	2.70%
Personal Interest	2	1	2
Percent Personal Interest	6.10%	2.50%	5.40%
Other	0	0	0
Percent Other	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

When Employment was Obtained
Counts Percentages	2016	2017	2018
Number of When Employment Obtained Responses	23	35	32
Before Enrollment	1	2	3
Percent Before Enrollment	4.30%	5.70%	9.40%
While Attending the College	10	12	7
Percent While Attending the College	43.50%	34.30%	21.90%
After Training at the College	12	21	22
Percent After Training at the College	52.20%	60.00%	68.80%

Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
Counts Percentages	2016	2017	2018
Number of Employment Location Responses	24	35	35
In College District	21	32	31
Percent In College District	87.50%	91.40%	88.60%
In Wisconsin, Not in District	1	3	1
Percent of In Wisconsin	4.20%	8.60%	2.90%
Outside of Wisconsin	1	0	2
Percent Outside Wisconsin	4.20%	0.00%	5.70%
Employer Location Unknown	1	0	1
Percent Location Unknown	4.20%	0.00%	2.90%

Salary Trend
Salary Trend		2016	2017	2018
Full Time Employment (Related Job)	Full Time Salary Count	11	24	18
	Average Monthly Wage	$2,893	$3,063	$3,210
	Average Hourly Wage	$16.82	$17.81	$18.66
	Average Work Hours per Week	39.2	42.8	41.2
Part Time Employment (Related Job)	Part Time Salary Count	4	4	4
	Average Hourly Wage	$17.25	$18.00	$13.40
	Average Work Hours per Week	17	25.2	22.6

Graduate Employers

Total Positions Open for academic year: 2018
Wisconsin TechConnect^TM Jobs*	Madison	Non-Madison
Number of Full Time Positions Open	48	78
Number of Part Time Positions Open	32	54
Total Jobs	80	132

Graduate Employers for academic year: 2018
Employer(s)	Job Title	City**	State***
Dept of Health Services	Communications Specialist
Filene Research Institute	Junior Designer
Healthgrades for Hospitals	Graphic Designer
ImageWorks	Graphic Designer
ImageWorks	Production Designer
Johnson Health Tech North America	Visual Designer
Lion Tree Group	Web Designer
Madison Area Technical College	Casual Instructor
Mattel	Production Artist	Middleton
Media Bridge Advertising	Graphic Designer	Minneapolis	MN
Pisten Msg	Graphic Designer
Pizza Hut of Southern Wisconsin, Inc	Graphic Designer
Planet Propaganda	Motion Graphics Intern
Proclips Usa	Digital Media Specialist
Rob Grether	Graphic Designer & Manager
Self-Employed	Self-Employed	Portage
Spectrum Brands	Web Design Intern	Middleton
Spectrum Brands	Web Designer	Middleton
Stewart & Associates	Multimedia Designer	Freeport	IL
Swink	Graphic Design Intern
The Hiebing Group	Associate Art Director
Tingalls Dzyn LLC	Intern
UW - Foundation	Graphic Designer

* - Wisconsin TechConnect^TM jobs are posted through a statewide consortium operated and funded by all 16 of the technical colleges in Wisconsin.

** - Only cities outside of Madison will display.

*** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.

**** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at techconnect@madisoncollege.edu

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School of Business and Applied Arts

Graphic Design

Associate Degree in Applied Arts

Overview

Program Details

Graphic Design

Your advantages at Madison college

Admission

To Apply

After Acceptance

Questions?

Curriculum

Outcomes

Careers

Resources

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