Digital and Graphic Arts
Graphic designers are people who like to be creative, can sketch and communicate ideas, and enjoy seeing their designs in everyday applications.
Interested in this program?
Why should I choose this program?
The Digital and Graphic Arts program at HFC is designed to foster your ability to communicate ideas visually and creatively for a multitude of purposes and platforms. We offer you the skills required for entry-level design positions, as well as certificates in illustration and animation. Our program will provide you with confidence in your work; the ability to design professionally for print, web, and motion; and the skills necessary to gain employment or transfer to a four-year college/university design program!
Graphic Design
We offer courses in print, front-end web design, motion graphics, digital photography, illustration, and animation. You will gain experience using software and equipment used in the industry, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Illustration
Illustration is one of the two certificate programs offered within the Digital and Graphic Arts program. It is based in art foundations and continues through to digital illustration. You will sharpen your drawing and painting skills, then move into painting in Photoshop and creating vector graphics.
Animation
The Animation certificate program provides you with introductory to intermediate training in animation, character design, story telling and 3D model building. This program is designed to supplement your graphic design skills or serve as a basis for further study at a four-year college/university.
What skills will I learn and improve?
- Print design
- Front-end web design
- Motion graphics
- Digital photography
- Illustration
- Animation.
- Adobe Creative Suite
What are my career opportunities?
Graphic designers work in many positions, including:
- Front-end designer
- UX / UI designer
- Publication designer
- Art Director
Program features and benefits
Student Work Gallery
You will have an opportunity to participate in a graduating student Art Exhibition presented at the Sisson Art Gallery.
Co-op opportunities
Graphic Design student co-ops design the print publication of the Looking Glass, HFC's literary arts magazine.
Professional Digital Equipment
Internship Opportunities
If you are motivated, you may be able to obtain internships at well-known agencies such as Team Detroit and Yazaki.
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