Graphic Technology | University of Northern Iowa

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: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Brand-identity systems from scratch — design and document for clients or in-house brands.
Multi-month project ownership — manage end-to-end from brief through final-art delivery.
Creative leadership in client meetings — present and defend concepts with stakeholders.
Junior and mid-level designers — mentor across the team on craft and process.
Award-quality work — produce on selected projects across the year.
Cross-discipline collaboration (UX, copywriting, motion, illustration) — partner substantively.
Production oversight across complex deliverables — own quality on large packaging or campaign rollouts.
Vendor relationships (printers, photographers, illustrators) — manage on behalf of the team.
Design-system documentation — author for organization-wide use.
Internal critique culture — set the bar through senior-level participation and feedback.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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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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