Graphic Design

Build a Portfolio That Gets You Hired

Graphic design is a craft you build by doing it — client work, real deadlines, real feedback. ECC's program teaches you Adobe's core tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), typography, digital photography, and design history, then puts it all together in a capstone portfolio course. An optional internship lets you get client experience before you graduate.

Employers hire in-house graphic designers with exactly this kind of training — proof that this credential opens doors.

  • Graphic Design, AAS (EVGRA) — 70 credit hours. Core coursework: Adobe Illustrator, Digital Imaging, Typography, Digital Photography, History of Graphic Design, 2-D and 3-D Design, and a capstone Electronic Portfolio course. Optional internship available as a program elective.

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FAQs

Do I need previous design experience to enroll?

No — the program starts with foundational courses like Drawing and Graphic Arts Principles before moving into digital tools.
 

Will I have a portfolio when I graduate?

Yes. The program's capstone course is dedicated specifically to building an electronic portfolio, and an internship option lets you add real client work to it before you finish.
 

What software will I learn?

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, along with digital photography and digital imaging coursework.
 

Where do graphic design graduates work?

Not just agencies — in-house design roles exist at manufacturers and other companies that need consistent visual branding. Employers across industries hire in-house graphic designers, from healthcare to manufacturing.

 

 

Ellsworth Community College

1100 College Avenue Iowa Falls, IA 50126
 eccinfo@iavalley.edu
  641-648-4611

 

 

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