Graphic Design AAS - Marketing Specialty Track
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/17/2025
Program Description
Within the Graphic Arts AAS degree, the Marketing Specialty track (only) has been approved for WIOA funding. Combine creativity, technical skill, and an interest in art with a background in Marketing by pursuing this program. The Marketing Specialty is designed to prepare students to design and work for Marketing departments in a wide range of industries. MCC's art department fosters a vibrant community of student-artists. Youll find our studio space, instruction, and course offerings are diverse and up-to-date, cultivating ingenuity and creativity. Courses in the Graphic Arts program are open to all ages and abilities, and a wide variety of courses in the program cover basic to advanced skills. Youll learn techniques using computer-based applications and traditional approaches in design, drawing, and illustration. Youll graduate with a portfolio of work ready to share with potential employers and a solid foundation of knowledge to help you enter a career in Marketing.The Graphic Arts AAS program is designed so you can complete your Fundamentals of Design, Web Design and/or a Graphic Design certificate as you work toward your degree.
Established in 2011
CIP: 50-0409 Graphic Design.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
McHenry County College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151254 )
- Management Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 960.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,412.00 |
| Books | $485.00 |
| Fees | $1,699.00 |
| Total Cost | $9,596.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
For general information, please call a New Student Enrollment Coach in the Admissions Office at 815-479-7732. Once approved for training, please contact Kristen Mueller at 815-479-7842 or wioatraining@mchenry.edu
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Graphic Design AAS - Marketing Specialty Track
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/17/2025
Program Description
Within the Graphic Arts AAS degree, the Marketing Specialty track (only) has been approved for WIOA funding. Combine creativity, technical skill, and an interest in art with a background in Marketing by pursuing this program. The Marketing Specialty is designed to prepare students to design and work for Marketing departments in a wide range of industries. MCC's art department fosters a vibrant community of student-artists. Youll find our studio space, instruction, and course offerings are diverse and up-to-date, cultivating ingenuity and creativity. Courses in the Graphic Arts program are open to all ages and abilities, and a wide variety of courses in the program cover basic to advanced skills. Youll learn techniques using computer-based applications and traditional approaches in design, drawing, and illustration. Youll graduate with a portfolio of work ready to share with potential employers and a solid foundation of knowledge to help you enter a career in Marketing.The Graphic Arts AAS program is designed so you can complete your Fundamentals of Design, Web Design and/or a Graphic Design certificate as you work toward your degree.
Established in 2011
CIP: 50-0409 Graphic Design.
Provider Information
McHenry County College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151254 )
- Management Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 960.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,412.00 |
| Books | $485.00 |
| Fees | $1,699.00 |
| Total Cost | $9,596.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
For general information, please call a New Student Enrollment Coach in the Admissions Office at 815-479-7732. Once approved for training, please contact Kristen Mueller at 815-479-7842 or wioatraining@mchenry.edu
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction