Division of Communication and Arts
Fine Arts
The Associate of Fine Arts degree prepares graduates for participation in the student’s declared discipline or industry: creative writing, music, theatre, or visual art. Graduates demonstrate proficiency in the techniques and skills relevant to their discipline and use tools necessary for professional practice. A key outcome of the degree is a portfolio of work that may be used for employment or further academic study.
Programs
Fine Arts
Associate of Fine Arts
Associate of Fine Arts, A.F.A. - Degree Plan
Integrated Design
Technical Certificate
Integrated Design Technical Certificate - Degree Plan
Certificate of Proficiency
Integrated Design-Certificate of Proficiency
Graphic Design
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Graphic Design is designed to serve as a degree program for students who wish to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in an entry-level position in the field of Graphic Design. It is structured to prepare individuals to be capable of (1) creative thinking, (2) producing professional quality graphic solutions to an employer’s needs, and (3) applying knowledge in the means of producing this work, both traditionally and digitally.
Graduates will be employable in most areas of graphic design including corporate design, layout, and even web design. Employers include advertising agencies, corporations, design firms, printing companies, newspapers, educational institutions, and many other businesses with graphic communication needs.
An internship is required for graduation. Students must participate in a minimum of 100 hours of supervised work in a graphic design related position with a local company prior to graduation.
Basic skill proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics is a part of acceptance into this program. Your proficiency may affect the sequence of courses in which you can enroll and may extend the time required to complete this program. NWACC’s Art scholarship may be available to assist Graphic Design students. For application information, see the Division of Communication and Arts.
NOTE: The Certificate of Proficiency and the Technical Certificate in Graphic Design are built into the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design. Students may choose to progress through this degree by completing the certificates instead of following the recommended sequence by semesters.
Programs
Associate of Applied Science
Certificate of Proficiency
Technical Certificate
Media
The Technical Certificate in Media introduces students to skills needed in the fields of journalism and media, including information-gathering and research, layout and design, sound recording, video production and editing, and digital photography.
Programs
Technical Certificate
International Language
International language courses are considered electives and can contribute elective credit to most degree plans of the college. Otherwise, credit from international language courses is generally deemed transferable and will be accepted at Arkansas colleges and universities. Students with prior language experience should follow prerequisite guidelines and contact the International Languages Department for questions regarding placement. To learn more about French, German, and Spanish classes please locate specific courses in the Course Description section of this catalog.
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