With an education in graphic design, you might create motion graphics for social media,
develop campaigns for your favorite brands, or even animate video games and movies.
SCC offer three associate degrees in graphic design and four certificates, setting
you up for success in a bachelor’s degree program or for entry-level work in the field.
And, you can specialize in print, digital media or web development.
Whether you want a career in game design, advertising, or animation, SCC’s graphic
design programs will give you a solid foundation for your future.
Office Information
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Tech 205B
Careers
Animator
Art Director
Artist
AV Technician
Broadcast Technician
Creative Director
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Imaging Specialist
Infographics Designer
Interaction Designer
Mobile Designer
Packaging Designer
Product Designer
Production Artist
Set Designer
User Experience (UX) Designer
Video Editor/Producer
Video Game Designer
Web Designer
Web Developer
Industry Salaries
Art Director: $47,870-$166,400
Special Effects Artist/Animator: $47,110-$109,510
Graphic Designer: $31,690-$75,730
The salaries listed represent the annual wage range for the specified professions
for workers in the greater St. Louis MO-IL or Missouri area. Source: U.S. Department
of Labor, 2023.
Combining traditional art and design fundamentals with cutting-edge technology, students
develop foundational skill sets in interactive design, video editing, computer animation,
print production and others. Students who earn an A.F.A. will be well-prepared to
transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a degree in graphic design, while students
earning an A.A.S. will be ready for entry-level jobs in graphic design. All pathways
focus on the creation of an effective portfolio that demonstrates ability as well
as artistry.
Students will:
- Be able to use formal artistic vocabulary.
- Apply the techniques and processes of discovery in studio art and design practices.
- Communicate the content, context, and process of their work.
- Demonstrate knowledge of past and present works of art from diverse methods and cultures.
- Be able to articulate a response to works in the humanities, arts and design based
upon aesthetic standards.
- Create, select, and present proficient finished work for exhibition and evaluation
purposes.
- Be prepared to sit for Adobe Creative Cloud certifications.
