AA/AS in Design and Applied Arts

This concentration provides the foundational courses needed for students planning to transfer to bachelor's degree programs in graphic design and visual arts. The curriculum develops technical proficiency in design principles, digital media tools, and visual communication through sequential courses in drawing, design fundamentals, and digital graphics. Students create a comprehensive portfolio of work demonstrating range and competency across design disciplines. The program is recognized through MassTransfer, facilitating articulated transfer pathways within Massachusetts Public Higher Education. Instruction covers art history, design theory, and hands-on production skills, preparing students either for immediate transfer or for entry into creative professions.