Digital Design
Inlet Grove’s Digital Design and Multimedia Program is designed to train students for competitive positions in the field of digital design. Learn originality, vision and gain necessary technical skills via real-world design projects. Upon completion of the program, students will have the necessary foundation, skills and practical proven portfolio that will help them to be successful in pursuing a career in graphic design. Course instruction is guided by industry trends and introduces students to a variety of different multimedia projects, including, but not limited to graphic design, illustration, photography, and digital graphics.
Course Information
| Years | 4 |
| Certification | Yes |
| Online Credit | Yes |
| Wheel Class | Yes |
| Block Schedule | Yes |
| Prerequisites | 3.0 GPA |
| Location | On Campus |
Instructor
Matthew Haughn
I’ve been an artist and graphic designer my entire life and have taught visual arts and design since 1997. From 2011 to August 2022, my family and I lived abroad in Turkey before returning to the United States.
My teaching career began in Atlanta, Georgia, followed by work in Washington, D.C., and later in Turkey, where I taught in both Istanbul and Izmir. Degrees include a University of Georgia diploma from the Lamar Dodd School of Art in Athens, along with a Master of Arts in Art Education from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.
Extensive travel throughout Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and North America has shaped both my perspective and my work. Outside of the classroom, favorite interests include scuba diving, hiking, camping, art museums, and the occasional rock concert.
Certifications
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
College Credit
Find out if you are eligible to receive college credit for certifications earned at Inlet Grove: College Credits (ACE)
Career Outlook and Salaries
Graphic designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for applications such as advertisements, brochures, magazines, and reports.
Quick Facts: Graphic Designers
| 2022 Median Pay | $57,990 per year $27.88 per hour |
| Typical Entry-Level Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Work Experience in a Related Occupation | None |
| On-the-job Training | None |
| Number of Jobs, 2022 | 270,900 |
| Job Outlook, 2022-32 | 3% (As fast as average) |
| Employment Change, 2022-32 | 8,900 |