Applied Graphic Communication | University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingWritingCritical ThinkingActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingTime Management

Knowledge

DesignFine ArtsComputers and ElectronicsCommunications and MediaEnglish Language

Abilities

OriginalityFluency of IdeasNear VisionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningVisual Color DiscriminationSpeech Recognition

Tasks

Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.
Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.

Technology

Document management softwareDevelopment environment softwareVideo creation and editing softwareWeb platform development softwareGraphics or photo imaging software

Tools

35 millimeter camerasComputer laser printersComputer scannersDesktop computersDigital camerasGraphics tabletsLaptop computersPersonal computersPhotocopying equipmentWide format printers

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium27-1024.00	Graphic Designers	title_inference	$61,300 median$103,030 top	+2.11%	570

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

Concept development from creative brief — produce 3–5 directions for review on routine projects.
Brand-system applications across multiple touchpoints — execute consistently in a defined system.
Multi-channel asset packages (web, social, email, print) — deliver as a cohesive system.
Client and stakeholder revisions — manage diplomatically and translate vague feedback into specific changes.
Photo art-direction and retouching — direct or execute to a senior's vision on shoot days.
Layout systems and grids — design and apply across publication-scale projects.
Junior designers and interns — mentor on technical and conceptual fundamentals.
Project timelines and dependencies — plan and meet on a personally owned project.
Cross-functional review with copy, account, and production — collaborate substantively in meetings.
New software and platform features — learn and incorporate from Creative Cloud releases.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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