www.colbycc.edu

2.  Rebel Jay
The mission of Colby Community College is engaging others in learning and service opportunities to positively affect their world.
Contact Information
• Phone: 785-460-5459
• Email:
rebel.jay@colbycc.edu
An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it – Bill Bernbach

3.  The Graphic Design program is
designed for the art student who plans
to transfer to a four-year institution and
major in graphic design.
 Awarded Associate of Arts Degree

4. When Looking for a job around
Kansas, it is easy to think there are
none in your field of Study.
Currently there are many places
offering Jobs to Graphic Designers
around Kansas.
This may be due to the fact that
everyone is starting to look online
for more information and for jobs,
than in a newspaper or phone
books. It seems everything now a
days is done through a computer
or via electronic communication.
This encourages advertising
companies to put more effort into
their product designs than before.

5. Number Course Name Hr
Orientation
SO100
Student Success
Seminar
1
General Education Component
Written/Oral Communication 9 hours
EN176
English
Composition I
3
EN177
English
Composition II
3
Oral Communication-Gen. Ed. 3
Natural Science and Math 7 hours
MA178 College Algebra 3
Natural Science - Gen. Ed. 4
Social/Behavioral Science 6 hours
Social/Behavioral Science-Gen. Ed. 3
Social/Behavioral Science-Gen. Ed. 3

6. Required Electives
AR176 Art History I 3
Arts/ Humanities - Gen. Ed. 3
Physical Education - Lifestyle or
Skill
1
AR177
Additional Arts Degree Courses
Art History II
Arts/Humanities Gen. Ed.
Social/ Behavioral Science Gen.
Ed.
9
AR102 Two-Dimensional (2-D) Design 3
AR103 Drawing I 3
AR125 Computer Graphics I 3
AR202 Three-Dimensional (3-D) Design 3
AR203 Drawing II 3
AR225 Computer Graphics II 3
Graphic Art Electives 3
Suggested Electives

7.  Graphic Design majors learn to design looks and
layouts using computers and imagery.
 Combines art and technology to communicate
ideas with images
 Develop layouts used for books, CD jackets,
magazines, and websites covers.
 Creating visual Concepts using computer software.
 Designing Community Projects as Needed

8.  Average Income is $44,150 Annually
 Bachelors Degree Required
 There were reported to be around 260,000 jobs
available in 2012
 Employment of graphic designers is projected to
grow 7% from 2012 to 2022
0% 5% 10% 15%
Total, All…
Graphic…
Arts,…
Graphic Designers
Graphic
Designers
7%
7%
11%

9.  Ranked #10 in Community Colleges In The
United States
 Low Student to Teacher Ratio 15:1
 Hands on Learning
 40 years of Full Accreditation
 25 Clubs and Organizations
 22 Academic All-American since 2005

10.  Varsity Athletics
 Non-Varsity Activities
 Spirit Squad
 Rodeo
 Equestrian
 Livestock Judging
 Band
 Choir
 Men
 Track
Cross Country
 Half
Marathon
 Basketball
 Golf
 Wrestling
 Baseball
 Women
 Track
 Cross Country
 Half
Marathon
 Basketball
 Golf
 Volleyball
Softball

12.  Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook,
2014-15 Edition, Graphic Designers,
on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/graphic-designers.htm
(visited February 10, 2014).
 http://www.colbycc.edu/academics/associate-of-arts/graphic-
design/index
 http://www.colbycc.edu/