Online Associate Degree Programs
Our online Associate Degree programs are perfect for the student ready to launch a successful creative career as a design professional. Collaborate with a community of peers as top industry professionals guide you through hands-on projects and focused curriculum. Gain real-world experience and graduate with a curated portfolio of work that will help you reach your career or personal goals. Choose from Associate Degrees in Graphic Design, Web Design, Digital Media, Digital Photography, and Illustration.
Looking for a different credential? Check out our Bachelor Degrees and Undergraduate Certificate programs.
Associate Degree Program Features
Learn Professional Practices
Designed for high school graduates and adult learners, the program offers a strong foundation in visual design and a working knowledge of contemporary software and production techniques. Throughout the program, emphasis is placed on a professional workflow that involves research, practice, and critique.
Develop Deeper Career Skills
A general education curriculum develops students’ proficiency in critical thinking and written communication and a foundation in psychology, marketing, business, computer technology, writing, and art history. Students are expected to apply the approaches and ideas acquired in the general education program in their art/design coursework.
Build a Portfolio with Faculty Mentoring
The program will focus on helping students build a body of work through expert faculty mentoring and critique. Small classes combine personal attention with peer-to-peer interaction, and second-year students gain essential career preparation training in a capstone project and portfolio review.