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Design Online Degree Programs

The field of design offers many degree and career options. Educational basics solidify your study focus, and determine courses required for your career goals.

A digital design diploma begins with basics like graphic design, design fundamentals, color composites, layout and design, graphic design, composition, typography, computer graphics, electronic imaging and production, computer hardware and software, and computer peripherals.

The diploma prepares students for upper level degrees within this subject or for entry level positions in the graphics, Web, or multimedia design fields. Advanced degree design careers include graphic design, animation, information technology, multimedia, commercial and industrial design, medical illustrators, and more. Special knowledge courses such as HTML and varied software applications are required to work in website development. Industrial designers also use sophisticated applications for aerospace, automotive, and electronics industries in the field of design.

Earnings potentials within the field of design, depending on the design field and location, range from $26,280 to $70,610 with the median income being $46,080.

Online Certificate Programs

Diploma in Digital Design from The Art Institute Online

The objectives of this digital design program are to develop skills in design fundamentals, lettering and typography, and graphic design; create color composites and renderings;…

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Diploma in Residential Planning from The Art Institute Online

The objectives of this residential planning program are to develop skills in textiles, historic and contemporary styles, space planning, kitchen and bath planning, drafting, and…

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