Laney College's Associate of Arts in Applied Graphic Design/Digital Imaging program offers hands-on experience for students interested in combining artistic creativity and computer technology. Students receive practical knowledge of processes, theory of design principles and elements, computer software applications, and personal communication skills. Opportunities of employment from an education in graphic design range widely in emphasis. Related industries integrating graphic designers, digital imaging specialists, and multimedia authors vary as much as commercial printing does from motion pictures. All mass visual communications require the skills and training of graphic design/digital imaging.

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: • Create complete and correct graphic files for both print and web. • Apply the elements and principles of effective graphic design. • Analyze, plan and implement design strategies based on customers desires.

Graphic designers, digital imaging specialists, and multimedia authors vary as much as commercial printing does from motion pictures. All mass visual communications require the skills and training of graphic designers/digital imaging.