01 / Earn a degree in 3 years.
The B.Des in Visual Design is a 94-credit plan that can be completed in 3 years of full time study. Review the course sequence with an advisor to account for previous coursework and your schedule.
Yavapai College
In Visual Design
Prepare for jobs in design, marketing, and technology. Study in Prescott or online.
02 / In person and online classes.
Take classes at our technologically advanced facilities—using the latest equipment—in beautiful Prescott, Arizona, or take classes online.
03 / Skills that will set you apart.
Explore courses including Letters and Typography, Digital Illustration, Web Design, User Experience Design, and VFX and Motion Graphics.
Plan your career
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A:01 / 04
Brand and graphic design. — View details
Brands / Campaigns / Publications
Explore roles in graphic design, brand design, advertising, publications, and presentations.
B:02 / 04
Web and user experience. — View details
Web / UX / UI
Explore roles in web design, UX design, UI design, and digital product design.
C:03 / 04
Motion and illustration. — View details
Motion / Video / Illustration
Explore roles in motion design and digital illustration for agencies and in-house teams.
D:04 / 04
Packaging, production, and spaces. — View details
Packaging / Print / Environments
Explore roles in packaging design, production art, prepress, signage, and environmental graphics.
$ An affordable design degree
Understand tuition, account for other expenses, and explore ways to pay.
Tuition.
Your tuition depends on your residency, course level, and the classes you take.
Other expenses.
YC provides Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft licenses, many basic course materials, and access to campus computers. Check what else your courses require before buying supplies or equipment.
Financial aid.
Explore financial aid and scholarships, including eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
Payment options.
Review payment plans and payment deadlines before the semester begins.
Apply and register.
YC is an open-admission college. Applying is free.
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Verify your identity.
Follow the secure verification link in the email YC sends after you apply.
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Access your account.
After verification, YC emails your login information so you can access myYC.
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Complete your checklist.
Use YC's new student checklist to prepare for your first semester.
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Meet with an enrollment advisor.
After you’re accepted, meet with an enrollment advisor to review previous coursework, plan your classes, and register. Advising is required for the B.Des.
Find your advisor
5 Start with a certificate. Continue to a degree.
Plan for a Graphic Design Certificate after 1 year, an associate degree after 2, and a bachelor’s degree after 3 years of full-time study. Work with an advisor to meet the requirements for each award.
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1 year
Graphic Design Certificate
33 total credits
Begin with drawing, color, typography, and visual communication.
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2 years
AAS in Visual Design
61 total credits
Continue with illustration, web design, general education, and an elective.
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3 years
B.Des Visual Design
94 total credits
Continue into upper-division design, research, capstone, and portfolio work.
View details ↗ — B.Des Visual Design
Timeframes assume full-time study. Your course choices and previous coursework shape your route through the credentials.