Field of Interest
Prepare for a growing career in the digital arts! Our hands-on program can equip you with the training and multi-industry skills to become an expert in fundamental design principles, imaging techniques, graphic design, video production, creative branding, and web and interactive design, among other areas.
The Right Pathway for You
MCC offers Certificates of Completion and Associate Degrees for this program. Your interests and goals will guide you in selecting the pathway that is ideal for you. You may find a combination of certificates or degrees is the fastest way to realize your dreams.
Certificates
The knowledge and skills acquired while earning a Certificate of Completion (CCL) can help launch you into a new career or energize your current job. Generally requiring fewer credit hours than degrees or transfer programs, a CCL may be your best first step into higher education.
| Name | Type | Title | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Digital Arts: Digital Photography | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Graphic Design | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Illustration | Pathway Map |
Associate Degrees
MCC’s associate degrees enhance your resume and prepare you to enter the workforce with an advantage. Whether you are interested in simply completing basic, required college courses or specializing in a specific area, there’s a degree for you.
| Name | Type | Title | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Animation and Time-Based Media | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Graphic Design | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Illustration and Sequential Art | Pathway Map |
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of a degree or certificate within the Digital Arts program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages*. Some occupations may require additional education or training. You can click on any occupation to view more detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Art Directors
$58,370 Show expanded career information for Art Directors
Commercial and Industrial Designers
$75,867 Show expanded career information for Commercial and Industrial Designers
Desktop Publishers
$49,328 Show expanded career information for Desktop Publishers
Graphic Designers
$47,702 Show expanded career information for Graphic Designers
Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, and Other Fine Artists
$20,731 Show expanded career information for Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, and Other Fine Artists
Photographers
$47,370 Show expanded career information for Photographers
Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers
$72,944 Show expanded career information for Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers
Special Effects Artists and Animators
$58,835 Show expanded career information for Special Effects Artists and Animators
Financial Aid
You can get a high-quality, affordable education. MCC’s low tuition rates and various financial aid opportunities make it possible. Explore federal and state grants, Federal Work-Study, scholarships, student loans, and other options today.
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