Are you interested in using art and design to help engage consumers? Do you notice design elements like logos, branding, and illustrations? The graphic design program can help you turn your artistic skills into a successful career!
Whether you are a beginning student or an industry professional, Allan Hancock College’s graphic design program will teach you how to plan and execute your designs in innovative and creative ways using digital tools from the state-of-the-art, fully equipped graphics studio. Students will gain an understanding of the complete graphics experience, from start to finish, including: learning design fundamentals, digital illustration, publishing, typography, 3D modeling, and portfolio and website development.
While enrolled in the program, students will have access to Mac Studio Pro computers, Cintiq monitors, large-format inkjet printers, 3D printers, a digital press, professional mat cutters, traditional tools for hand-crafting skills and more to create their projects and build their portfolios.
Graduates of the program are employed in local design firms, print shops, 3D modeling companies, large corporations like LinkedIn, or as self-employed freelance designers and illustrators. An associate degree will provide students with the skills they need to gain entry-level employment in the field or transfer to a four-year institution. A certificate option is great for those looking to develop new skills and/or advance their careers.
This program will help you to:
- research, conceptualize and create innovative responses to design projects using knoweldge of visual literacy for meaningful communication
- demonstrate proficiency in industry-standard processes and technologies to create, capture and manipulate visual content in developing artwork for digital and print media
- develop a portfolio and design mockups
- learn how to plan and execute the design of visual communications
- develop critical and creative thinking skills
- strengthen skills in communication, typography, and media integration
To view the program requirements and suggested course sequences for the degrees and/or certificates available for this program, please visit the course catalog.
Programs you may also be interested in exploring:
Contact Information
John R. Hood, Chair of Fine Arts
Professor of Art and Design
jhood@hancockcollege.edu
Allan Hancock College
805-922-6966 ext. 3705 - During campus closure please use my college email only or call 3252
800. S. College Bld. F
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Darlene Vera
Administration Assistant II - Fine Arts
darlene.vera@hancockcollege.edu
Allan Hancock College
805-922-6966 ext. 3252
800. S. College Bldg. F
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Faculty
Nancy Jo Ward, Professor of Art and Design
Phone: 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3444
- Mandy Schuldt, Associate Faculty
- Glenn Hiramatsu, Adjunct Faculty
- Brian Tippett, Adjunct Faculty
- Daniel Sambrano, Adjunct Faculty
- Laura-Susan Thomas, Adjunct Faculty
- Kai Schoneweis, Adjunct Faculty
Location
Bldg F, Rooms 210 and 209