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AA Graphic Design at University of the District of Columbia

University of the District of Columbia, United States

Programme overview

The Associate of Arts offers hands-on courses in art studios and graphics labs covering illustration, logo design, web design and animation, building conceptual thinking, drawing and colour theory, art and design history, photography and essential computer programmes.

Faculty: UDC Community College  |  Duration: Two-year degree path.  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

Concept development, visual organisation, visual art technology, design application, design history and design theory.

Career pathways

Pathway to four-year Graphic Design, Studio Art and Photography study; roles listed at four-year level include print and web designer, advertising designer, presentation designer, publication designer, entry-level UX/UI designer, illustrator, commercial photographer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to the Community College (not programme-specific): high school diploma, GED or equivalent; all entering students take the Accuplacer placement test.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and, for undergraduates, Summer I and Summer II. There is no international admission during the summer and no graduate admission for the summer term.

Applicants who apply by the priority deadline receive a guaranteed seat if admitted, an expedited admission response, full institutional scholarship consideration and an advantage in securing campus housing; later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The application fee is $50 for new, transfer and readmitted undergraduate and graduate applicants, and $50 for F-1 visa applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://www.udc.edu/apply/index

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