Digital Design and Communication

Unlock the power of visual storytelling through digital graphic design and communication. Students tap into their imaginations and style to create illustrations, branded infographics, animations, photos, videos and social media content.

Students practice conceptualizing and designing innovative visual communication solutions, learn popular trends, and master software to communicate through multiple media formats. Check out the new Digital Design Fundamentals Certificate.

Students learn skills in:

Adobe Creative Suite software: Photoshop®, Illustrator® and InDesign®
Designing innovative visual communications
Digital technology to create and communicate information
Professional principles, design standards and artificial intelligence literacy

* Tuition/fees and additional costs are approximate and based on 2025-26 school year.

20 credit certificate
45 credit diploma
60 credit degree
Online courses
Start in fall or spring

Program Delivery

Fully online
No set meeting time; students attend lecture and access materials according to their schedule
In-person assistance (Hutchinson campus)
Fall and spring start

Program Cost*

Tuition/Fees

AAS – $14,314
Diploma – $10,736
Certificate – $4,771

Additional costs

Book costs vary
Laptop required

Recommended Computer Specs [PDF]

Careers & Jobs

Graphic Designer
Digital Designer
Multimedia Designer
Web Designer