Graphic Design & Multimedia Program

Graphic Design Courses

Flexible and Affordable Training

Pursue your passion for web development, graphic design, typography, photography, and video production. Take classes on your schedule, online classes, in the evening, or in-person.

Earn a Graphic Design degree or certificate.
Build a portfolio of work.
Work with real clients in Silicon Valley.

Learn Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, as well as apps like Sketch and Axure.
Transfer to a four-year college.

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Degrees & Certificates

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Graphic Design Classes

Study Graphic Design, Multimedia, Digital Illustration, Web Design, and Web Development courses.
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Course Descriptions

Once I found out that Mission offered online classes, I jumped at the chance and took courses in Photoshop, Illustrator, entry-level Graphic Design, and Photography, until there were no more online classes I could take. The positive energy and supportive environment I've experienced from fellow Graphic Design students is amazing.

Fidencio Enriquez '21

Graphic Design Graduate

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Courses to Consider

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Adobe Illustrator (GDS 062)

A beginning digital illustration course for graphic designers, illustrators, and artists. Learn how to create original illustrations and designs using Adobe Illustrator.

User Experience Design (GDS 070)

Study interaction design, info architecture, user research, and UX planning.

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop (GDS 064)

A beginning course for graphic designers, artists, and photographers. Create original artwork, refine photographs, and manipulate digital imagery.

Graphic Design 1 (GDS 035)

Learn about the practical, artistic, and technical sides of Graphic Design. Gain the critical thinking and technical skills required for careers in Graphic Design.

Mobile Game Design (GDS 041)

Design, program, test, and publish a mobile game.

JavaScript 1 (GDS 089)

Develop interactive web pages using JavaScript programming.

Job Market Outlook

Skills Needed

Excellent IT skills, especially with design and photo-editing software.
Exceptional creativity and innovation.
Adobe Creative Suite.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
An understanding of the latest trends and their role within a commercial environment.
Professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.

Career Paths

If you don't know what to major in, or you already have a major but don't know how it translates into a career, start here. At Mission we can help you research your major and career options so you can make informed decisions. Read more about Career paths.

Careers in Design

At Mission College, we facilitate degrees and certificates in Digital Illustration, Graphic Arts, Web Design/Development, and Multimedia. Develop a portfolio and prepare for transfer or job interviews. Learn more about Graphic Design jobs.