Reach New Heights In Today’s Digital Design World As A Graphic Designer

Learn digital design with the most up-to-date software and hardware available

The digital design and animation industry changes in a heartbeat. We make sure that when you graduate, you have the skills and knowledge in the most current technologies available so you can hit the ground running in your career. We provide you with the most up-to-date and top-of-the-line software and hardware, including Autodesk 3ds Max and Master Collection Adobe Creative Suite, as well as a Vistablet for digital drawing.

You will advance your skills and creativity with coursework that includes challenging, relevant, and real-world scenarios. The curriculum incorporates techniques from both traditional art and multimedia design, and you will master industry-leading programs, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Flash to build user-friendly websites, render motion graphics, and create interactive media projects.

Learn more about our Digital Design and Animation Bachelor’s degree and how Rasmussen College is committed to your success. Complete the contact request form on the right or call us at (888) 549-6755. One of our program managers will be happy to talk with you and answer all of your questions.

Digital Design and Animation Courses

After you earn your Digital Design and Animation Bachelor’s degree, you will have a basic understanding of visual design, project management, and portfolio development. Understanding how to harness these skills will help you to be successful when creating multimedia material.  Plus, your instructors can be your greatest resource as you dive into the material and create something truly amazing.

Some key courses include:

Digital Video/Audio Project
Using what you have learned, you will produce a final project on digital video.

Web Design Project
You will create a website from initial concept to implementation.

Animation Graphics Project
You will learn how to apply 3D procedures across various software platforms while creating a 3D animation project.

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Digital Design and Animation Career Outlook

Almost every business needs a designer to develop creative material that truly speaks to their brand and their audience. With a design degree, you can help your employer get the look and feel they are looking for while creating something their customers will find visually vibrant.

Here’s a snapshot of one possible career:

You’ll leave Rasmussen College with a real world, professional digital design portfolio that will highlight your talents to potential employers. The Rasmussen College career placement staff starts helping you even before you graduate – with your resume, cover letter, interviewing techniques and how to search for a great career. And it doesn’t end there – throughout your career.

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"Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor, Dec. 2009. Web. 29 Nov. 2010.

BLS salary data may not reflect expected entry level earnings.

Seamless Credit Transfer Policies

Transferring your credits doesn't need to be difficult.  At Rasmussen College, our transfer policies are designed to maximize your credit transfer and minimize your time to graduation.

Check out some of our highlighted transfer policies below or visit our Transfer Policy for a full description of each policy.

• Transfer your entire Associate’s degree credits and enter at Junior status if you have an Associate's degree and are seeking a Bachelor’s degree in a similar field—this also means you will not have to complete any pre-requisites for most degrees ¹
•  Transfer all general education courses from your previously-earned Associate's or Bachelor's degree regardless of course of study ²
• Course-by-course evaluation of all courses with a grade of C or higher
• Credit by examination, which gives you an opportunity to test out of courses where you can demonstrate specific knowledge.  These tests are offered free of charge to Rasmussen College students. 
• Earn college credit through prior work, learning, and military experiences

Contact a program manager today at 888-549-6755 or complete the form on the right and one of our program managers will contact you to discuss transferring your college credit to Rasmussen College.

¹ Rasmussen College reserves the right to accept or deny transfer of credits based on guidelines defined in the course catalog.  Rasmussen College transfer policies vary by state and degree; contact your local campus to discuss your credit transfer options.
² Refer to the General Education Block Transfer For Baccalaureate Candidates for complete details and restrictions.