Graphic Design (AFA)(Plan Code: LASFGAA)
Associate in Fine Arts
Program Details
Are you constantly pushing yourself to express your artistic talents on new and evolving digital platforms? If so, specialize in graphic design while earning your Associates of Fine Arts. At Clark, we nurture and provide a welcoming space for you to develop your artistic ambitions. Whether you are interested in working in the arts or expanding your artistic skills, we have a variety of courses that will develop your foundation. Our faculty will work collaboratively with you to help develop long-term goals and prepare you for the workforce or transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Please email Graphic Design faculty advisor Kathrena Halsinger at khalsinger@clark.edu for details about this program Are you still determining if this career path is right for you? Explore all the degree and certificate programs in the Creative and Communication Arts Area of Study online. There are free resources available to you in Career Services, like MyPlan which will help you establish a career, financial, and academic path to success. Additionally, you'll have access to free tutoring available to make sure you have the support you need to be successful throughout your program.
Graphic Design (AFA)(Plan Code: LASFGAA) Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2026-2027. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Demonstrate work and business ethics in graphic design practice.
- Effectively organize and manage graphic design projects.
- Generate original ideas and utilize processes toward solving visual communication problems.
- Implement tools and technology to realize visual ideas.
- Interact, collaborate and implement projects with peers, clients or others in various work environments.
- Place design projects and issues in context of society and culture.
- Recognize and apply foundational art theory.
- Use written, verbal and visual means to effectively present and communicate graphic design projects.