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Graphic Design Technology

Why Choose Graphic Design Technology?


This program is currently taught in a "high-flex" format, where students can choose to be online or in person.

The graphicÌýcommunications industry boasts one of the most diverse sets of employment opportunities in America, withÌýopportunities in every state and most citiesÌýand towns. Graphic design works withÌýprint, web, packaging, copy shops (digital print), commercial print, sign companies, and more. From business cards to wrapping cars, catalogs, websites, and social media, our students have choices.

The º£½ÇAV Graphic Design Technology program provides a clear pathway to employment throughÌýthe skills we teach and the experience we provide. Learn the entire Adobe Creative Suite and, most importantly, how all the applications work together to complete a project. When it looks good on the screen, you're only halfwayÌýdone; you must be able to repurpose what you've created for output and a variety of media outlets.

If you're a creative person who loves art and design, this might be the program and career path for you.

Program Info


If you enjoy using your creativity and innovation to design and influence visual communications, our Graphic Design Technology program can prepare you to work with commercial printing companies, pre-press imaging companies, advertising agencies, newspaper and magazine offices, screen printing and sign companies, and more.

How Long It Takes

All program lengths are estimates and are not guarantees.

Program Documents

This link provides access to items like program supply lists and fees, program maps to help you plan your entire time at º£½ÇAV, and more.

Your Questions, Answered!

Clover Park faculty and staff are available to introduce you to the college and all the programs we offer.Ìý

Info Sessions

Information sessions that can introduce you to programs and help you get started at º£½ÇAV are offered regularly when classes are in session. To learn more about the types of sessions and see when the next sessions are scheduled, visitÌýcptc.edu/info-sessions.

Contact Faculty Directly

Faculty welcome you to contact them with your questions.

Potential Careers

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

Get Started

  1. Talk with Entry Services in the Welcome Center to APPLY TO º£½ÇAV.
  2. Understand program costs, Tuition, and Fees.Ìý
  3. Find Ways to Pay for º£½ÇAV.
  4. Search for and enroll in classes in ctcLink by visiting www.cptc.edu/MyCC.