Sandy Fuhs Program Coordinator
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		Alumni Testimonial
		"The Graphic Design Program offers up-to-date technology. NSCC provides the students the latest software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver), Quark and MS Office. I now feel comfortable with both Windows and Apple workstations.“ Stominsky Cadet graduated with an Associate Degree in 2008. He is now pursuing his 4-year degree using many credits he transferred from NSCC. "At NSCC, I was able to create and compile a portfolio of my work including designs from the courses I took, part-time employment, personal experimentation and community service jobs. I could not have asked for more from a graphic design program." Christine Acampa got her dream job at Apple doing creative education. She received a Certificate from NSCC in 2007.
		Salary Information
		Desktop Publishers $30,600 Graphic Designers $34,570 source: www.salary.com

Digital Graphic Design

Mission

The Digital Graphic Design Program is dedicated to give students entry-level skills using current design techniques, hardware options and software applications prominent in the growing field of digital graphics design, printing, electronic publishing and marketing communications. The curriculum includes training, activities, projects and an internship where students gain hands-on technology, communication, research and design appreciation needed to work in these industries. The program provides opportunities for the student to be creative, develop a portfolio of their personal style, and acquire professional awareness and tools.

Programs of Study

• Digital Graphic Design (BG)
  Program Admission Requirements: Basic computing skills are required for admission to this program.
• Digital Graphic Design (GR)
  Program Admission Requirements: Basic computing skills are required for admission to this program.

A high school diploma, GED, or passing score on a federally approved Ability To Benefit Test is required for admission to all programs. Contact the Admissions Office for more information.

• View a complete list of Digital Graphic Design courses.

Announcements

Digital Design Studio Open Lab hours

Sandy Fuhs' Office Hours

Our Digital Design Studio is equipped with 20 state-of-the-art Apple computers in the classroom, 5 in the open computer lab in Lynn, and 1 in the open computer lab in Danvers. The high-speed, high resolution iMacs have 24-inch flatscreen monitors. We're using the latest software including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver and Acrobat Professional) and QuarkXPress. A scanner, large-format 8-color proofing device and scanning spectrophotometer with Eye-One color management offer complete workflow integration.

Program Resources

Digital Graphic Design brochure

Digital Graphic Design Careers brochure

Students' Portfolio

Please take a few minutes to view our Portfolio of designs created by our students.

COP202 Cooperative Education/Internship Course Information

The Business programs which prepare students to enter the workforce directly from North Shore Community College, which includes Digital Graphic Design (BG), require the successful completion of the COP202 Cooperative Education/Internship course. To be eligible to waive this program requirement, you must demonstrate relevant full-time or equivalent part-time work experience in your major field of study within the last 3 to 5 years.

COP 202 Exemption Form
If you may qualify for the exemption, download the COP 202 Exemption Form to Waive Program Requirement (PDF)

Coop Education Q & A's
Coop Education Q & A's (PDF)

Coop Education Flyer
Coop Education Flyer (PDF)